Izakaya Binchō Kittchō-ya — Restaurant in Takayama

I just got back home after trying to eat here.

The host lied about seating. He said there was no seating, then sat a table of four while I sat there waiting and using the internet to plan my retreat.

Google said it was less busy than usual and there is usually no wait. Plus they are open until 2am, so clearly I could have waited to be seated; I arrived at about 8pm.

I believe the staff is lying instead of admitting they are not serving foreigners.

Also, the menu posted outside is in English.

I am writing so management and the franchise are aware of the way employees are treating...

First ever visit to an Izakaya and it was amazing which I personally recommend simply getting the skewers.

Although they charge a small fee of 200 yen per pax (attendance fee?), they are selling their chicken skewers at 80 yen?! Order at least 20 per table and you'll make your money's worth. Loved the chicken heart and gizzards skewers as well to pair with...

Was skeptical initially because of the mixed reviews, but really pleasantly surprised at the end. There was a grumpy waiter and a super friendly one so we just ordered off him. Food came super quick until I ordered too much yakitori and could tell they had to freshly grill new ones, fine by me worth the...