[Nakadori, Fukushima Prefecture] If you want to go to “Senbero” on Nakadori in Fukushima Prefecture, check out these 5 restaurants!

Fukushima Prefecture, the third largest prefecture in the country, is divided into three regions by the Ou Mountains and the Abukuma Highlands, which extend from north to south.

The Nakadori region, in the middle of which the Tohoku Shinkansen passes, includes Fukushima City, where the prefectural government is located, and Koriyama City, the second most populous city in the prefecture, and is home to approximately 60% of Fukushima Prefecture's population, making it the largest region in either Kanto or Tohoku. There is also a lot of foot traffic.

And in places where these people gather, there are also ``Senbero Sakaba'' where you can easily enjoy drinking.

In this article, we will introduce three Senbero bars around Fukushima Station and two around Koriyama Station.

What is the definition of “senbero”?

The word originally referred to a bar where you could get very drunk for 1,000 yen, but now it has come to mean a bar where you can get 2 to 3 drinks and snacks for 1,000 yen.

In this article, we have defined the criteria for certification as a "Senbero" bar as follows.

  • You can order two glasses of alcohol (type and quantity are free) and one snack in addition to the appetizer and drink it for less than 1,000 yen.
  • Set prices such as "Senbero Set" are available for less than 1,000 yen.
  • Family restaurants where you can eat rice crackers are not eligible.

We also introduce sets that cost less than 1,500 yen as "high-priced rice crackers," but we appreciate your understanding.

Please note that prices in the article include tax unless otherwise stated and are as of the end of September 2023.

Sandaime Torimero Fukushima Station East Exit Store

From the third generation Torimero Fukushima Station East Exit store official website

It is a chain izakaya that operates all over the country, but in Tohoku, there is only one branch in Fukushima Prefecture, one at the Fukushima Station East Exit and one in Iwaki.

The yakitori sauce is made with plenty of stewed chicken feet (momiji) and chicken crests (combs), and when it cools due to the collagen, it has a jiggly texture similar to boiled curd, and prices start from 88 yen.

Kushiage and chicken thighs start at 198 yen each, vegetable skewers start at 88 yen each , so you can rest assured at a reasonable price.The signature large meatballs are 308 yen, and garnishes include egg yolk, grated ponzu sauce, and cheese sauce. .

From the third generation Torimero Fukushima Station East Exit store official website

As for drinks, a medium mug of draft beer is 218 yen (a large mug is 548 yen), and highballs and sours are available at 328 yen, a ``senbero'' price.

Sandaime Torimero Fukushima Station East Exit Store <Information>

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Let's go! Chicken Yarrow! Fukushima Sakaemachi store

Let's go! Chicken Yarrow! From the official Facebook

A 7-minute walk from the east exit of Fukushima Station, this is a chain izakaya that operates mainly in the Kanto region. Yarrow skewers made with chicken skin and spicy skewers are 108 yen each, and fried chicken wings are also 108 yen each. It's reasonable.

The 218 yen fried chicken (Wada-chan karaage) is one of the popular menu items, along with the large, round meatballs (548 yen), as the unique deep seasoning goes well with highballs.

Let's go! Chicken Yarrow! From the official Facebook

A glass of lemon sour is a whopping 55 yen, a pitcher is 273 yen , a highball is 109 yen, draft beer and sake are 328 yen, a hoppy set is 328 yen, and a medium refill is 108 yen , all of which are priced at Senbero. .

Let's go! Chicken Yarrow! Fukushima Sakaemachi store <Information>

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AKEBONOBARRACK

From the AKEBONOBARRACK official website

Opened two years ago in Okitama-cho, just east of the downtown area from the east exit of Fukushima Station and across National Route 13, this izakaya is designed to resemble a post-war barracks and has a retro Showa era feel.

From the AKEBONOBARRACK official website

Akebono soy sauce ramen (800 yen) and croquettes from Tatsumiya Nikuten in Kunimi (180 yen each), and other reasonably priced side dishes such as special menma (200 yen), cold tofu (cold tofu), 300 yen, and edamame (edamame), 380 yen. .

From the AKEBONOBARRACK official website

Drinks are 550 yen for draft beer, 450 yen for highballs and sours, but the ``Choinomi Set A'' is 1,000 yen with one drink, green onion pork, menma, and cold tofu and is available as a rice cracker .

Also, the B set is 2,000 yen, but it comes with 2 drinks, and the Akebono Warajiyaki is included in addition to the snacks of the A set, which is a good deal.

AKEBONOBARRACK＜Information＞

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Yakitori Dojo Koriyama Jinya Branch

From Yakitori Dojo Koriyama Jinya store official Facebook

There are two yakitori dojos in Koriyama City, and this one is located a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Koriyama Station, where you can enjoy rice crackers with yakitori from 4pm in front of the station.

Chicken and pork skewers are 199 yen each, vegetable skewers are 150 yen, and liver skewers are 195 yen, but these are the most popular and recommended skewers for grilled skewers.

From Yakitori Dojo Koriyama Jinya store official Facebook

also have horse sashimi and broiled sashimi made with horse meat from Aizu , but the restaurant's favorite is the stew of pork offal (480 yen), which is said to be ``a must-order item!''

From Yakitori Dojo Koriyama Jinya store official Facebook

Sake is 380 yen for a sake bottle, highball and draft beer are 398 yen for a small mug, all sours are 440 yen, wine by the glass is 330 yen for red and white, and hoppy set is 440 yen, all of which are "Senbero" drinks. is possible.

Yakitori Dojo Koriyama Jinya Store <Information>

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Okonomi Honpo Popo

From the west exit of Koriyama Station, go through the arcade and turn right onto Omachi Street.

About 300 meters ahead, you will see an ``Okonomiyaki'' sign and a curtain on the left, and it will take about 5 minutes to walk there.

There are about 5 tables with okonomiyaki griddles inside the restaurant, giving it the feel of okonomiyaki in the downtown area of ​​the Showa era.

There are eight types of okonomiyaki (340 yen to 390 yen) , and the proprietress grills them on the griddle at your table, while yakisoba and yaki udon (390 yen) are prepared in the back.

The recommended item is the Kushiage Tempura, which costs 480 yen for 5 pieces, and the 5 kinds of toppings change daily depending on what's in stock.Oden (450 yen per person) and yakitori (80 yen per piece) are also available.

You can enjoy ``Senbero'' at low prices, such as draft beer for 330 yen for a small mug (500 yen for a medium mug), shochu high (250 yen for a small mug), and 1 go of sake (300 yen).

Okonomi Honpo Popo <Information>

  • Store name: Okonomi Honpo Popo
  • Location: 1-13-17 Omachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 024-923-0898
  • Business hours: 15:00-21:00
  • No regular holiday
  • gourmet site

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summary

Fukushima Station has a downtown area at the east exit, while Koriyama Station has many restaurants around the arcade from the west exit.

Both have a mix of old and new shops with unique characteristics, making it an interesting place to enjoy bar hopping.

There are also Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants in and around each station building, where you can enjoy a light rice cracker while waiting for the Shinkansen.

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