● Recommended Points * 【Location】Just a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station (Toei Line Exit 4)! A sacred place from the Showa era right in the heart of the bustling district! * 【Cuisine】They purchase over 20 whole pigs daily, showcasing an obsession with freshness that is evident in every skewer! * 【Atmosphere】Founded in 1949, this popular spot, maintained by the third generation, captivates even foreign visitors! ● Manpuku Comment The exterior looks like a high-end restaurant. As soon as you step inside, the charcoal and smoke envelop you in the "Showa aroma!" You can't help but think, "Wait, it's 2026, right?" With many foreign guests, it has become a well-known Tokyo sightseeing spot. The larger portion skewers are cooked slowly, resulting in a tenderness that is on another level. With hearty dishes available, you can say, "Today, we’re enjoying a full course at a yakitori restaurant!" This place is not just a yakitori shop but a high-end motsuyaki restaurant! --- ● Usage Scenarios Solo Dining: ★★☆☆☆ Date: ★★★★☆ With Friends/Colleagues: ★★★★★ Family Dining: ★★★★☆ Business Meals/Meetings: ★★★★☆ --- ● Atmosphere Interior: Showa retro-style public dining hall. Lively atmosphere. The distance between you and the foreign guest next door feels just right for a toast. Staff: They don’t say much, but the skewers arrive as expected. --- ● Food Review ※ If in doubt, order this! ◎ Liver The moment it enters your mouth, it melts away! Enjoy the rare texture of liver sashimi with a low-temperature grill! This smoothness has no unpleasant odor! It’s a testament to the freshness of the daily deliveries! I want to shout, "Is this really liver from a yakitori restaurant?!" ◎ Upper Fat Soft and fluffy… What is this? The fat spreads and then disappears in a mysterious texture. The title "Upper" is not just for show. I’d bow down just to have another one! ◎ Steak (Sirloin Cap?) The rare finish is practically "meat sashimi!" The juicy flavor that bursts forth makes you wonder if it’s due to the freshness… I couldn’t help but look up to the heavens. If you love rare meat or meat sashimi, you should dash over right now! --- ● Summary The smoke from 1949 and the meat cravings of the Reiwa era collide in Shinjuku. Even if your wallet cries, your stomach will laugh with joy at this long-established restaurant! Ah, I should have ordered another liver skewer!
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