Dinner at Yakitori Mizuki (焼鳥 みずき)

Dinner at Yakitori Mizuki (焼鳥 みずき)

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【Date】Weekends in July, around 6 PM【Waiting】I made a reservation and was seated right away.【Interior】The restaurant has counter seating and semi-private rooms, providing a decent number of seats. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, making it comfortable to enjoy your meal without feeling too formal.【Ordered Menu】〈Omakase Course〉JPY 5,500 *There may be some items missing...- Chicken Rillettes- Chicken Breast- Matsuba Fried Chicken- Chicken Thigh with Yuuan Sauce- Omi Shamo Chicken Thigh- Chikara-kobu (Chicken Tendon)- Chicken Liver- Shamo Chicken- Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)- Shiitake Mushrooms- Chazuke (Tea Rice)- Pistachio Ice Cream〈Add-ons〉- Chicken Skin with Ponzu- Chicken and Truffle Cream Croquette- 3-4 SkewersI was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant, which is a regular winner of the Bronze Award, and it turned out to be the best yakitori place.I ordered the JPY 5,500 omakase course, and I was impressed by the number of dishes, which exceeded my expectations for the price. The cost performance is outstanding.Each skewer was grilled right in front of me by the chef, with a strong aroma of charcoal. Most were seasoned with salt, and the flavors were perfectly balanced—truly delicious. The quality was clearly on a different level compared to everyday yakitori, making me realize what professional cooking tastes like.What surprised me was that the fried items were just as exceptional as the skewers. The Matsuba Fried Chicken served in the course was freshly fried, crispy, and juicy, so I also ordered the Chicken Skin with Ponzu and the Cream Croquette as add-ons. The cream croquette, which seemed to be a seasonal item, was infused with truffle and had a delightful crispy yet creamy texture that was simply amazing.Typically, famous yakitori places only allow regulars to make reservations or have a system where skewers keep coming until you stop them. However, this restaurant allows first-time visitors to make reservations, and the option to add your favorite items to the course is straightforward. The atmosphere is welcoming and not too stiff, which I really appreciated.I will definitely be back.It was a great meal!

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