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About this place
In Haneda Asahicho, Ota City, Toriichi Haneda is a yakitori restaurant with reasonably priced skewers and a generous choice of dishes to enjoy with drinks. Yakitori is the focus, with a wide range of familiar cuts. The liver is noted for its springy bite and savoury depth; negima skewers are grilled until aromatic, with generously sized pieces of meat. Hearts, gizzards and tail are also on the menu. Tsukune comes in variations with shiso or cheese, and the relaxed approach makes it easy to order a few at a time, with salt or sauce to suit your taste.
The side dishes have plenty of character, too. There is chili con carne with a choice of toast or crackers, jacket potato with toppings such as salted squid or mentaiko, and a simmered dish infused with flavour over time. These warm, izakaya-style plates bring variety to the table. Lighter small plates, including chilled tofu and chicken skin with ponzu, are available as well, so you can mix and match to suit the pace of the meal.
Drinks range from draft and dark beer, including a half-and-half blend, to Hoppy and sours, as well as fruit liqueurs. Sake and shochu are also available, offering a refreshing counterpoint to the rich, aromatic skewers. Soft drinks include less common choices such as Co-Up Guarana, giving non-drinkers options to enjoy, too.
To finish, choose a fragrant grilled rice ball seasoned with soy sauce or miso, or grilled rice-ball ochazuke with your choice of toppings—a satisfying end to the meal. The restaurant serves in the evening and has limited seating, so making a reservation before you go is recommended.
