１丁目, 豪徳寺 · Tokyo
1-44-8 Gotokuji, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0021, Japan
Lively neighborhood yakitori shop near Gotokuji Station grilling chicken skewers like white meat, meat roll with soft-boiled egg, and liver, with Saga and Kyushu side dishes.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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