This time, we’re in Koshien again.
We visited “樹,” a creative izakaya right next to Koshien Stadium.
At first, I wasn’t sure how to read the restaurant’s name, but apparently it’s pronounced “Tatsuki.”
They told us the place has been open for about five years.
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First up was an “Asahi Draft Beer (medium)” (480 yen).
The mug was larger than I expected, so it felt like a good deal.
This was the otoshi appetizer.
I had a hard time deciding what to order, but I started with the “Fresh Seared Chicken Liver” (550 yen).
Maybe because the chicken was so fresh, there was none of that liver smell, and the sear was just right.
As I ate the liver, the beer kept going down fast…
Next was this: “Cod Milt with Ponzu” (580 yen).
I guess I really do have a thing for these organ-type dishes…
And the beer picked up even more speed.
This was my third glass.
Since the mugs are big, it really feels like I’m drinking quite a bit…
To finish, I had an “Onigiri (plum)” (150 yen).
From the way the rice was cooked to how it was shaped and seasoned with salt, everything felt just right.
So, how much did the bill come to?
Things have been going pretty well lately…
Here it is!!
2,920 yen!!
Another big success this time.
Lately, I’ve been shifting away from simply trying to drink a lot for cheap, and more toward bringing out the best of each place and its value for money.
When you think about it that way, you really can enjoy yourself plenty at just about any restaurant for 3,000 yen.
This time I ordered three Asahi Draft Beers (medium), Fresh Seared Chicken Liver, Cod Milt with Ponzu, and an Onigiri (plum).
That was it!
Creative Izakaya “樹” Menu
This is the menu.
As you’d expect from a creative izakaya, they have original dishes, but they also offer plenty of classic à la carte items.
They also seem to have banquet courses.
Inside Creative Izakaya “樹”
There are counter seats, table seats, and tatami-style seating.
These are the counter seats.
You can get a good view of the kitchen from here.
These are the table seats.
These are the raised, tatami-style seats.
The seats shown in the photos are pretty much all there is, so there aren’t that many seats overall.
It’s a nice place to enjoy a relaxed drink with a small group.
Since it’s close to the stadium, there were lots of autographs from Hanshin Tigers players.
Creative Izakaya “樹” Exterior
This is what the outside looks like.
It’s near the stadium, but it’s on a narrow street, so it may be a little hard to find.
There aren’t that many shops around it, so the light from this restaurant shines brightly along the nighttime street.
Creative Izakaya “樹” Restaurant Information
★Hours
11:30～15:00
17:00～24:00
★Closed Mondays
★Phone Number 0798-49-8232
★Address Hyogo PrefectureNishinomiya City
