When I enjoyed yakitori at the members-only salon "Sou," I mentioned that the next place to visit was the popular yakitori restaurant "1000" in Yokohama's Kannai. Well, I ended up going there too! The reason is that I received an earlier invitation for an Omakase experience here, while the date for yakitori at "Sou" came later. (Perhaps I just noticed it late...) As I mentioned in my review of yakitori at "Sou," the prices there are considerably higher compared to what each restaurant typically charges. For "1000," the Omakase price in Kannai is JPY 16,000, while at "Sou," it’s JPY 27,500 for just the meal and JPY 33,000 with alcohol pairing. Of course, the contents of the courses may differ, but still, considering the transportation and accommodation costs to visit the main location in Yokohama, it doesn’t quite add up. However, this restaurant has already become quite difficult to book, even though it opened in 2021, and I had hesitated to go right after it opened. So, I decided to visit this time. The unique name "1000" comes from the owner, Kensuke Chida. He trained at the renowned "Rihotei" and its sister restaurant "Yakitori Bikyoku" right after graduating from middle school, and he opened his own place at the young age of 25. I was excited to enjoy the yakitori prepared by this young chef. Oh, at yakitori "Taniguchi," I was seated on the opposite side, so I’m not sure, but didn’t they add another shorter grill next to the one used by Taniguchi? Did they bring that from the restaurant? Are they using both a tall and a short grill? By the way, I chose the alcohol pairing course again, and the drinks served were the same as before. - Shimonaka onion potage from Odawara: Mild, creamy, and delicious. - Sori (chicken skin): Lightly grilled skin with just the right amount of salt, very tasty. - Cream cheese with smoked daikon and cherry white miso: The cherry white miso should be enjoyed while cold. Both are delicious and perfect for snacking. - Presentation of Takasaka chicken liver: - Takasaka chicken liver and chicken breast? This is also Takasaka chicken. Dip it in sesame oil powder and enjoy with salt or soy sauce. The sesame oil powder is not salty. Oh, this sesame oil powder tastes like sesame oil… which is expected! All parts are delicious, whether with salt or soy sauce. - Takasaka chicken "Yodare Chicken": It might be a bit dry. The sauce is delicious. After finishing, I was asked not to drink the soup yet because they would add wontons. - Yodare chicken soup with truffle wontons: The aroma of truffles is wonderful. Smooth and delicious. Then, they added noodles. - Yodare chicken soup with noodles: The firm, thin noodles are delicious! Now I can drink the soup! It’s full of sesame. - Heart: Topped with ginger. It’s piping hot. The heart has a good amount of elasticity. - Ginkgo: Slightly sticky with a bit of bitterness. - Steamed tsukune chawanmushi with fava bean puree on top: The puree is smooth and interesting. When you scoop it, you get the texture of chawanmushi. There’s a large piece of tsukune inside, and it’s delicious. - Tsukune: It’s grilled rare, so please enjoy it while it’s hot. Indeed, the inside is creamy and delicious! - Seseri (neck meat): Wow, this is another large portion. It has a good chewiness and a nice texture, making it very tasty! - Hokkaido green asparagus: It has a nice aroma. It’s fragrant yet retains its juiciness, making it delicious. - Thick fried tofu: Served with grated daikon. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, very tasty. - Liver: It’s grilled rare. At this point, they asked for my order for the final dish. After this, two skewers will be served, followed by the meal. I can choose one or all from chicken curry, grilled rice balls, shoyu ramen, or rice cooked with new ginger and sakura shrimp. They also mentioned that half portions are available for everything except the grilled rice balls. Also, they have a bento that lasts until tomorrow afternoon, so I can order that too. - Elf France (quail egg): Oh, when you bite into it, the yolk bursts out. Delicious! - Thigh meat: The skin is crispy and juicy. The meat is well-cooked yet tender, and when you chew it, the flavor comes out, making it delicious! - Meal: - Grilled rice balls warmed over charcoal: The surface is crispy and fragrant from the charcoal. They perform a little show by pressing butter onto it. Enjoy it wrapped in nori. - Chicken curry (regular size): Quite delicious. I didn’t order it, but the rice cooked with sakura shrimp is topped with kumquat, so they suggested breaking it up before eating. Refills are free. - Dessert: Crème brûlée: Instead of the type that hardens with caramel on top, this one has a crunchy topping. But it’s delicious. - Souvenir: Chicken soboro bento: It’s a two-color soboro bento with chicken and egg. I heard it’s good to warm it in the microwave for about 2.5 minutes, but… did I just eat it as is?! I thoroughly enjoyed the rare Takasaka chicken yakitori here. It was delicious. It was a great meal. On my way out, I asked if I could make a reservation for the restaurant, and they said yes, so I’ll be able to visit the restaurant as well. I’m looking forward to that day!
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