Are you all enjoying Golden Week? (^_−)−☆I’ve also started a blog! Please check it out!!https://nakazaki-kenji.jp/Golden Week has begun again this year!!I received a longer break from work, so I’m visiting the yakitori master “Torishiki”’s disciple’s restaurant consecutively!!I’ve tried to make reservations about 7 times to visit Torishiki, but I realized I had never visited any of the disciple’s restaurants.So, I’m taking advantage of this holiday to visit for 9 consecutive days!!I ended with a visit to “Omino” in Oshiage!!Let me briefly introduce the restaurant.**Concept of the Restaurant** "Everything is to enjoy delicious yakitori."Every day, we refine every aspect to create delicious yakitori.We skillfully prepare the chicken, carefully skewer each piece, and focus on the charcoal fire, waiting for the perfect moment.When the ultimate moment of deliciousness arrives, it’s served to our customers.We aim for them to savor that joy and think, "I want to come back here again."**Omino's Philosophy** "As a bridge connecting high-quality yakitori and our customers."If the restaurant is a stage, the customers are always the stars.To ensure they have a great time, we pay meticulous attention to every step in providing yakitori.We always remain in the background, allowing our customers to fully enjoy the depth of yakitori, which is our important role.To achieve this, our craftsmen hone their skills.From preparation to skewering and handling charcoal, we strive to master everything necessary for delicious yakitori.Moreover, we never forget to subtly pay attention to our customers’ every move.We aim to provide a comfortable experience for both regulars and first-time visitors alike.With confidence and pride in our ingredients and techniques, we face yakitori daily, creating an atmosphere where customers can relax and enjoy delicious yakitori without feeling pressured.This is the spirit of hospitality that flows through Omino.**About Masayoshi Omino**Born in 1977 in Tokyo.His family ran an eel restaurant, but after graduating from university, he worked as a systems engineer.However, his passion for becoming a yakitori chef, which he discovered during his part-time job in college, grew stronger, and at 32, he became an apprentice at “Torishiki.”After 8 years of training, he opened “Yakitori Omino” in Oshiage in 2017, earning a Michelin star in 2019.In March 2021, he opened his second location, “Omino Kamiyacho,” in Toranomon.It seems they also serve lunch on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 11:30.The course is said to be structured similarly to dinner.I got off at Oshiage Station on the Asakusa Line and headed to the restaurant.It took about 5 minutes to walk from Exit A1 to arrive at the restaurant.Upon entering, the staff warmly welcomed me.The service was incredibly polite and attentive, making for a very comfortable experience. d(^_^o)The interior is compact, with only 15 counter seats, and it has a clean and bright atmosphere that is very calming.It resembles the ambiance of Torishiki quite well.I ordered a bottle of beer as my first drink. d(^_^o)I was quite thirsty today, so the beer was refreshing!!After that, I continued to enjoy a sansho highball.Now, let’s start the omakase course!!I’m excited to see what kind of yakitori I’ll get!!**Pickles**Just like at Torishiki, they serve turnips, daikon, and cucumbers.They are crunchy and refreshing with a pleasant acidity.**Daikon**This grated daikon has a lot of moisture.It’s not spicy and leaves a refreshing taste in the mouth.**Liver** This is chicken liver.It looks plump and delicious!!It’s creamy and incredibly tasty!!The aroma is wonderful, and with each bite, it’s heavenly!!It’s perfectly cooked to a slightly rare center. d(^_^o)**Gizzards**The crunchy texture is delightful!!With each bite, a light umami flavor bursts forth!!The saltiness is just right, making it perfect with beer. (//∇//)**Broccoli**It’s incredibly fragrant and packed with flavor!!The stems have a crunchy texture and a gentle sweetness that is superb!!This is delicious broccoli. ( ◠‿◠ )**Kashiwa (Chicken Thigh)** Crispy on the outside and hot and juicy on the inside!!The sauce is light, enhancing the meat's flavor!!With each bite, the juices overflow, and it’s irresistible. (//∇//)**Ginkgo Nuts**They are hot and fluffy, with concentrated aroma and sweetness!!The ginkgo flavor is strong and delicious!!The cooking is impeccable. d(^_^o)**Thick Fried Tofu**Crispy on the outside and fluffy and creamy on the inside!!The aroma of the condiments is refreshing!!**Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)** This is huge! (　ﾟдﾟ)It’s fluffy and crunchy, and incredibly delicious!!It breaks apart in your mouth, spreading flavor everywhere!!And it’s juicy, which surprised me! (　ﾟдﾟ)**Palate Cleanser**Here, we have yam somen.It goes down smoothly and is crunchy and delicious!!The acidity of the plum paste pairs well!!**Quail**The aroma of the charcoal is irresistible!!When you bite into it, the yolk bursts out, and it’s the best!!The rich flavor makes it perfect with beer.（＾Ｏ＾☆♪**Cartilage** This is also huge! (//∇//)It’s chewy and crunchy, and the more you chew, the tastier it gets!!There’s plenty of meat around the cartilage, making it very flavorful!!**Heart**It’s plump, juicy, and delicious!!The moisture is perfectly sealed inside, making it the best!!The ginger on top adds a nice accent. d(^_^o)**Snap Peas** The skewering is beautiful!!These are crunchy and sweet, and absolutely delightful!!The aroma and sweetness of the snap peas are intense!!Wow, this might be the best I’ve had in these 9 days! (　ﾟдﾟ)**Chicken Drumsticks**These are also quite heavy! (　ﾟдﾟ)Crispy on the outside and plump and juicy on the inside, with sweet fat oozing out with each bite!!But this fat is not greasy at all and is easy to eat!!**Green Beans** Green beans are quite rare.These are hot and packed with flavor and aroma!!This is something new!! You can purely enjoy the flavor of the green beans!!**Chicken Thigh**It’s plump, juicy, and incredibly delicious!!The spiciness and aroma of yuzu pepper are irresistible!!Although it’s thigh meat, it doesn’t have skin, making it light and tasty. d(^_^o)**Lotus Root** Here we have the favorite of drinkers, lotus root!!This is delightful!!It’s thickly sliced, crunchy, sweet, and delicious!!It brings out the sweetness of the lotus root perfectly, and it’s amazing!!This is the best lotus root, and I was moved. (//∇//)**Chicken Wings** This is huge!! (　ﾟдﾟ)This is the biggest one I’ve ever seen!!Wow!! The skin is crispy, and the inside is juicy and delicious!!It’s hot, and I almost burned myself, but I couldn’t stop eating!!**Shin Meat**This was my first time trying shin meat, and it was incredibly tender and juicy!!The chives in between add a stimulating aroma and spiciness, making a great accent!!This combination is impressive. d(^_^o)**Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)** Let’s also try the famous oyakodon!!The egg is creamy and rich in flavor!!The chicken is also flavorful, and the sauce is perfect!!I finished it all in one go.（＾Ｏ＾☆♪**Soup**It’s hot and soothing with a light flavor!!I was completely satisfied until the very end!!Both the yakitori and vegetables were exquisite!!I was thoroughly satisfied, even with the closing oyakodon!!Here’s what I had today:1. Pickles2. Liver3. Gizzards4. Broccoli5. Kashiwa6. Ginkgo Nuts7. Thick Fried Tofu8. Tsukune9. Yam Somen10. Quail11. Cartilage12. Heart13. Snap Peas14. Chicken Drumsticks15. Green Beans16. Chicken Thigh17. Lotus Root18. Chicken Wings19. Shin Meat20. Oyakodon21. SoupAs expected from the Torishiki family, the cooking techniques for each part of the yakitori were exceptional and incredibly delicious!!What impressed me the most were the creamy and sweet liver, the crispy outside and juicy inside kashiwa, the fluffy and crunchy tsukune, and the huge chicken wings that were crispy on the outside and hot and juicy on the inside.Each was outstanding! (//∇//)The vegetables were also delicious,with the fragrant and crunchy broccoli, the hot and fluffy ginkgo, the crunchy and aromatic snap peas, the hot and flavorful green beans, and the thickly sliced and sweet lotus root.Each was cooked to perfection, bringing out the aroma and sweetness of the vegetables. (￣^￣)ゞThe staff were wonderfully attentive,constantly changing plates and towels. (//∇//)I felt very comfortable and was able to enjoy my meal at a leisurely pace.The pace of serving the yakitori was also great,and I was full after about 1 hour and 30 minutes. d(^_^o)Thank you to the staff for today!!I will definitely visit again if I have the chance. (^_−)−☆