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| - They have some real authentic stuff here that are perfect with a few drinks, like raw baby squids-these go great with alcohol. They also have traditional -style oden! I didn't get to try these, as there's a lot to try.
Lots of yelpers have raved about their karaage. At the end of the day, it's Japanese-style deep fried chicken, so I didn't find myself having to wipe a tear of joy as other yelpers made it sound like I would get when I take a bite, but yes, it was good traditional karaage. In case anyone's wondering how karaage is different from American deep-fried chicken (if you already know, skip to last paragraph), here's a quick summary; they take the flesh off the bone (usually thigh, as it's very juicy and chewy), season lightly Japanese-style, and dust the chicken flesh in starch instead of plunging into a batter, so it's a much lighter taste that lets you taste more of the chicken, and it's still crispy and juicy. They do not have 50 different kinds of sauces like wing places; they always serve with fresh lemon for you to squeeze over the hot karaage, and if you pay just a little more, you can have it with mayo.
Overall, I had a great time. The place isn't big, and there were many groups of 4 people or less enjoying the food and each other's company. I saw people who got off work, students, people on dates, a nice mix. I'd say party of 8 or 10 is the biggest you should have here without booking out the whole place. They have well-priced drink specials on the weekdays. Yes, it's on the pricey side for the portion, but it was worth it for the authentic taste and fresh ingredients.
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