Iseya Koen Branch

Delicious yakitori. Loved the tsukune. Because it’s crowded expect to wait. Food takes a while to arrive.

Going to a Japanese izakaya will be a good experience. So we decided to have some BBQ food with beer tonight. Long queue outside restaurant. Fortunately the restaurant is very big with a few storeys so we can go inside quickly. Food is not as good as we think. Pork liver is still raw. Quite disgusting. Intestines may be overcooked, too chewy. The best food is corn. Very fresh and sweet. It’s good not because of their grilling skills. It’s just Japanese corns are always good in quality.

Famous dining place for visitors as well as locals after having a great stroll at Inokashira Park. I assume it is ideally located just right by the entrance of Park. The place was crowded when I dined in, overall waiting time is about 10-15 minutes or longer during the weekends. Yakitori is their signature dish, and you will also see other items typically found at Izaka-ya.

I used to love the atmosphere of this place before it was renovated. The original vibe had a unique charm that made it stand out. I haven't had the chance to visit since the renovation, so I’m curious to see if any of that old character remains. Back in the day, the yakitori was exceptionally delicious, and the overall ambiance of the restaurant was delightful and inviting. It was a special spot where the combination of great food and a cozy atmosphere made it a memorable dining experience.

This charcoal grill place is always very popular. Went at a quiet time so the queue was shorter. Their tongue and heart skewers are very juicy. The seasoning was simple but really delicious.

This yakitory stand is pretty popular with constant lines around it as it makes easy and cheap takeouts to eat in Inokashira Park. At 100 yen a skewer, you can mix a bunch of them. My favorite was the chicken meatball. Overall they were pretty average but can't complain about how cheap and easy it was for quick skewers in the park.

An easy place to get takeout yakitori skewers near the park. They give you the skewers in a sealed bag so it stays warm but be careful bc the skewers are sharp and punctured our bag, making the juices spill out!! My favorites were the negiyaki (grilled scallions) and tsukune (chicken meatball). When you order, go up to the takeout counter and let the chef know what you want. They’ll ask you what flavoring (shio/salt or something else I don’t remember), then you pay and step aside while you wait. I wouldn’t say it’s the best quality skewers. Some things we ordered like the hanadori was tough and the meatballs weren’t the most flavorful, but it’s fun to eat at the park so 4 stars for VIBES~~~~

Queue on Saturday in the sun - 15 minutes then in - full of locals - order biru & umeshu - get English menu - some Yakitori, some sashimi - and enjoy the busy conviviality overlooking Inokashira Park! Tofu - textured, mature - tastes like homemade - good! Side dish of? Stomach - I don't normally like - somehow delicious! Sashimi 800 yen - but delicious! 2860 yen for two - good food at a reasonable price - that's all I want - and I'm Happy! 🙃