Just a short walk from 大久保駅, this place is full of local character, with its lights staying on late into the night. やきとり居酒屋 しょうちゃん is an izakaya you can casually drop into for seriously tasty yakitori, an “unbeatable everyday choice.” The skewers are grilled fragrantly over charcoal, crisp outside and juicy inside. The skin and thigh in particular have an exquisite balance of savory flavor and fat, so delicious that you just keep drinking. The prices are reasonable too, making it perfect for a drink after work or a second stop. Filled with smoke and lively energy, the interior has an easygoing atmosphere and a comfort that makes you linger without realizing it. A place to remember for nights when you want a quiet drink with yakitori.

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I came here for a solo drink. The food and drinks in the photo came to about 3,000円, which is excellent value! d(^^*) I especially recommend 豚ハラミポン酢—the spicy kick of momiji oroshi pairs wonderfully with the ponzu♡ The カツオのたたき is a bit much for one person, so sharing would be good! An izakaya I'd like to visit again!🍺

Stopped by briefly on my way home. I was thrilled they had 馬刺しのユッケ and ordered it. Of course, it tasted delicious. I ate it wrapped in shiso. It was so good that I kept drinking beer. The yakitori are about 160円 per skewer and quite large, so they're satisfying to eat.

A friend told me this place had delicious yakitori, and since I was driving 🚙 home late from work, I tried it as takeout first! Even late at night, it's bustling with customers. I bought ４ kinds: ねぎま, カシラ, ハツ, and シロ, all with tare sauce to take home. These days, even charcoal-grilled yakitori at supermarkets costs over 200円 per skewer, so I was shocked that しょうちゃん is incredibly cheap at 160円 each。。。🫢 The skewers were packed tightly with meat and looked so good they made me want a drink🍺. I'm grateful they're open until 3 in the morning. It's a place I'd like to keep secret🤫, but I really want yakitori lovers to visit at least once‼️

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I came with a small child, so being allowed to use an outside seat to avoid cigarette smoke was a huge help. It didn't look particularly busy that day, but the food took a long time to arrive, which was disappointing. The drinks arrived lightning-fast, though。。。 For the yakitori, I think slightly larger pieces of meat would have been more satisfying, even if the price per skewer went up. All the staff are cheerful and kind, so I want to support them.

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