Dinner at OHKUSA (オオクサ)

Dinner at OHKUSA (オオクサ)

at OHKUSA (オオクサ) on 22 September 2026
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This yakitori restaurant is located about a 5-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.It has been selected as one of the "Best Yakitori Restaurants in the East 2025" and has also received the "THE TABELOG AWARD 2026 Bronze".The exterior is stylish, and the interior is equally chic.Counter seating is available.Reservations are only accepted within one week of the desired date.Photography inside the restaurant is prohibited, and entry is also restricted for those in the same industry.They offer local and premium chicken, including Takasaka chicken.The type and cuts of chicken used vary depending on the freshness of the day.★What I had on this day★Chicken breast (Kyoto Kurenai chicken)Fig and burrata cheeseChicken breast (Takasaka chicken)Liver (Abedori)Chiba's Oomasari (peanuts)Outside skirt (Tsukuba Akane chicken)Coarsely ground minced meatTakasaka chicken and chestnut soupBack liver (Kyoto Kurenai chicken)Shizuoka Amela tomatoesThigh meat (Takasaka chicken)Chicken wings (Hakata chicken)Risotto cooked in Takasaka chicken broth★Impressions★One of the dishes was "Takasaka Chicken and Chestnut Soup."It was incredibly delicious ( ゚д゚)!!At the same time, I found it to be quite rare.This is because, instead of being served as sashimi or skewers, Takasaka chicken was featured as an ingredient in the soup.However, once I tasted it, I realized that it was precisely because of the delicate nature of Takasaka chicken that this dish stood out.In contrast, the "thigh meat" from Takasaka chicken was served in a portion size I had never seen before.This dish showcased the rich flavor of the fat characteristic of Takasaka chicken, perfectly grilled to savor its luxurious taste.I was able to enjoy both delicacy and boldness through these contrasting dishes.I could go on and on, but I’ll stop here with this one example; the course structure was also outstanding.There are indeed restrictions at "OHKUSA."However, I can now confidently say that these restrictions are necessary for "OHKUSA."This is because "OHKUSA" possesses overwhelming freedom.And it is precisely because of these restrictions that one can truly appreciate that freedom.It was a great meal! (*´꒳`*)

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