５丁目, 成田東 · Tokyo
3-22-4 Koenji Kita, Suginami, Tokyo 166-0002, Japan
No-frills Koenji yakitori institution beloved by locals for dirt-cheap, high-quality grilled chicken skewers in a deeply unfussy izakaya setting.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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