Yagi

At Yagi, part of the pleasure is taking in the large platters lined up on the counter and deciding what to have with your drink. Visitors have written about dishes including chicken and daikon simmered together, simmered flatfish, aubergine stir-fried with minced meat, and corn tempura. You can build your meal around simmered dishes, or add something fried or stir-fried, depending on what is on display that day. One visitor chose the chicken and daikon; another ordered Chikuzen-ni and squid and aubergine simmered together. They remembered the dishes as unfussy, home-style cooking that pairs easily with drinks.

Some diners choose from the platters, while others have ordered from the menu on the wall. Macaroni gratin, simmered hamburg steak, and chicken stir-fried with green pepper have also featured in visitors’ accounts. Make a gratin or hamburg steak the centre of your meal, or order several small dishes to enjoy with drinks. Rather than deciding in advance how many dishes to have, this is a place where it feels natural to choose by looking at what is in front of you. For another option, there is garlic fried rice with green chilli. One visitor described the heat in terms of 3 chilli peppers and noted that diners could specify the number.

One visitor account describes the dining area as having only U-shaped counter seating, making it suitable for a solo meal. Some diners have enjoyed chatting with regulars seated nearby, while others say they felt comfortable even on a first visit. That close-up counter setting helps shape an evening here. Beer and sake are among the drinks available, and one visitor was surprised by the strength of the alcoholic drinks. The restaurant accepts cash only, so check your payment arrangements in advance.