A little while ago, I finally stopped by a place I’d been curious about every time I walked past it.
The red lantern out front is hard to miss.
There’s something about the way it blends into the evening light—it feels quietly nostalgic, almost cinematic.
Inside, it’s a small space with around ten seats, quietly run by a single, soft-spoken owner.
It opened in 2010, but the atmosphere feels like it’s been frozen in the Showa era—retro, warm, and somehow calming.
Almost like stepping back into your childhood home.
The signature dish is kushiage (deep-fried skewers).
Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about craving kushiage on a slow weekend evening.
Okra & shrimp with shiso.
You don’t see okra kushiage that often, but the texture inside—slightly sticky and tender—was just right.
The shrimp with shiso is a personal favorite.
Classic picks like pork cutlet, quail egg, and chicken with cheese—can’t go wrong (around ¥180–200 per skewer).
Interestingly, there was no sauce—everything was seasoned with salt.
But it really brings out the natural sweetness of the ingredients, and honestly, it works.
Simmered beef tendon (gyusuji nikomi).
Every dish, quietly prepared by the reserved owner, had a rugged, no-frills charm.
It’s the kind of place that makes you want to stop by alone after work and have a quiet drink at the counter.
Thanks for the meal.
Gochisou Seikatsu
1-17-3 Shimouma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (1F)
Hours: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Closed: Thursday