But there's so much more that Tokyo has to offer from ramen to traditional izakayas to katsu and moreIn Tokyo, the typical 9-5 office worker has a name: the salaryman. But instead of 9-5, Japanese Salarymen work 9-9 (at least), always wear black suits and white shirts, and when they’re finally done with the workday they drink the night away with co-workers and clients before waking up and doing the exact same thing the next day. (There are even ads on the streets pleading with salarymen not to pass out and sleep on the sidewalks or trains.)
One staple spot in the Salaryman-infested Shinbashi neighborhood is Torishige - it’s a yakitori restaurant, which is a common type of place to eat grilled chicken skewers, but this one is a standout. Get the tsukune (ground chicken) or momo niku (chicken thigh) if you want to play it safe, or get adventurous with raw chicken sashimi appetizer or hatsu (heart) skewers for a real treat. Feel free to drink too much and take a nap on the streets for the real salaryman experience after your meal -
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Read moreA Tokyo friend learnt of this this place from his colleagues many years back and brought us here for dinner. Thus, for an authentic local experience, this is the original one amongst the many outlets.
Our experience yesterday in wintry February, go for the 10 course chicken with beer and "white crane" sake. The aversion to usual parts of the chicken that I would normally have is somewhat disarmed by the exquisite taste in all of them.
The way the portions are tenderized, salted and seasoned, grilled to a succulent tenderness defies how one would normally associate these 'unwanted' parts that are normally avoided. It was definitely an awesome local...
Read moreTonight's dinner was an absolute delight! The food at this place was not only incredibly delicious but also left a lasting impression on my taste buds. Every bite was bursting with flavor and made me savor each dish even more.
Not only was the food outstanding and the service top-notch, but the price was also surprisingly reasonable. It's rare to find such high-quality cuisine at such affordable prices, making it an even more attractive dining option.
Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in search of a remarkable dining experience. I can't wait to visit again when I come back to...
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