Harapeko-ya Tama Shōten — Restaurant in Okayama

I’m not sure if the reservation is required, but I had my friend in Japan call to make a reservation anyway. The vibe is good, there is counter seats and table seats. The staff were very nice, I can speak a little Japanese and they tried to communicate with me. We really appreciated that. The food was very good, I loved grilled beef, grilled beef tongue, and matsutake mushroom soup. There were varieties of drinks. The dessert, panna cotta, was nice too! The price was reasonable. We think this is our most favorite restaurant for this...

If you're looking for modern izakaya food where you can't find anywhere else, this is the place!! I was scared to try the chicken liver dish but the staff highly recommended it. It took me by surprise in a good way! And the other dishes were all very creatively and deliciously done! Particularly the daikon dish, and it says on the menu "no one leaves the restaurant without trying this dish.". It's the best combo you can get, chives + oxtail bones + daikon in soup.

Make sure to call and book cuz apparently it's a super...

This is gyuniku shabu shabu restaurant but can service chicken for shabu shabu. We visited on weekdays and there was no people. But still Service was very slow if you are having all you can eat. You have to call many times for simple vegetables refill. I think it’s...