Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan｜囲坊主

I had been interested in this restaurant for several years, and finally got the chance to go there on Sunday at 6pm, so I made a reservation just in case. I thought it would be empty considering the day of the week, but it was almost full and the age group was generally on the higher side, giving it an unusually promising atmosphere. The owner was very responsive, and there were no exceptions to today's recommendations, making it the first time I've been to a good izakaya in a while. The downside is that the entire store is dark, making it difficult to take photos and to see the menu.

This is a local shop that I've been interested in for a while. I haven't had a chance to go there and I've been wanting to go there for a long time, but this time I finally visited. Entered the store at 7pm. I had made a reservation, but the other seats were already full. It is in a location that is far from tourist spots and the station, so one can only expect a shop with so many customers. The menu is so extensive that it can be confusing and it takes a long time to order. We ordered seasonal items, standard stews, and beer. Sakura shrimp kakiage → I can't stop crispy. Roasted duck → The chewy texture is divine Deep-fried liver skewers → The inside is rare, crispy, and plump Grilled raw stingray fin → Certainly, the name is true. They also have beer from overseas. A wide range of Japanese sake is also available. It goes without saying that everything is delicious, but this is a bar where you can enjoy both food and drink with an added impact. I want to go every week. --- Return visit in May Visited with two friends. I arrived much earlier than I had booked, but they happily accommodated me. As usual, there were so many menu items that I couldn't choose, but this time, I was interested. Curry udon Try burgers too Both were more than good and the size was more than I could have imagined from the price. Even though it's at a level where you can finish it with just one item, Curry udon is 500 yen Hamburger is 1,000 yen Two men tried their best, but it was a belly punch.

Whatever you eat, it's delicious! And even though the quality of the food is high, the cost performance is surprisingly good! Although it's a little difficult to get to because it's far from the station, it's a restaurant I definitely want to go to again. The atmosphere inside the store is good, and the staff are kind. It's a popular restaurant, and there aren't that many seats, so it's best to make a reservation.