01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Bite into one of the generous pieces of karaage here, and a resounding crunch gives way to deep, satisfying seasoning. Around midday at Toriyoshi in Iidabashi, tables across the room are set with this young chicken karaage set meal. The firm, crisp coating and savoury seasoning are made for plain white rice, making it an easy choice whenever a midday meal needs real substance.
The set-meal roster extends well beyond chicken. The ginger pork set is another regular fixture, matching thinly sliced pork with the warmth of ginger and the gentle sweet-savoury pull of soy sauce alongside shredded cabbage and rice. Small extras like natto or a raw egg can be added to tailor the meal to taste. For more variety, the daily service lunch lets diners choose 3 side dishes from the day's blackboard, making it easy to pair fish with something crisp and fried in smaller portions.
Evening Skewers and Small Seafood Plates
Come nightfall, the room takes on the lively hum of an izakaya. Chicken dishes take centre stage, including a 5-skewer assortment of Shingen chicken and low-temperature-cooked white chicken liver sashimi, alongside platters of fresh raw seafood. With draft beer or other drinks in hand, it is an easygoing spot to share unassuming small plates over a drink with friends or colleagues after work.
