Wine Bar Friend Shobo

The owner, who comes from a background in Japanese cuisine, has expanded the menu from 'skewers' to a focus on 'Japanese cuisine' as we move into the next stage, coinciding with our third anniversary. Unlike at the beginning, the current Friendly Bookstore does not limit itself to skewers, nor is it bound by the conventions of wine, and we offer a variety of dishes daily that change with the seasons. What dishes will be served is a surprise each time! Please check our website and social media for updates on the dishes, including our days off!

The price fluctuates depending on the daily procurement situation. Even with the same liver, there are individual differences in freshness and firmness. We adjust the cooking method based on those individual differences when serving.

Like the liver, the price fluctuates depending on the daily supply situation. Even with the same Hatsu, there are individual differences in freshness and firmness. We adjust the cooking method based on those individual differences when serving.

Yukhoe is a 'super limited' menu item available only for '3 meals a day'!! The skewered version is the best one that allows you to enjoy a moist texture.

First, sear the skin side to give it color, then let the thigh meat rest in residual heat to keep it moist. It is very tender and fragrant, making it perfect for wine!! Be sure to enjoy this new chicken thigh skewer.

If it's on the menu when you visit, consider yourself lucky. The texture is reminiscent of a whelk, which is its most distinctive feature! It's the perfect skewer to wrap up your day.

Once you try them, you'll be hooked‼ You won't find such crispy & juicy chicken wings anywhere else‼ Female customers are extremely satisfied‼ This is the most popular menu item.

Originally, bacon refers to something that has been smoked. Most bacon sold in local butcher shops and supermarkets is steamed and only infused with the smell of smoke. Our shop offers authentic smoked bacon, luxuriously grilled on skewers over binchotan charcoal. Please enjoy this blissful piece.

Our pork is sourced from the Aomori Prefecture brand pork known as 'Kawaken Buta'. Its greatest feature is not the 'fat' but the 'lean meat', which is said to have a sweetness that becomes the ultimate 'umami lump' when grilled over binchotan charcoal. It is perfectly finished to pair with salt, sauce, or ponzu, making it an exquisite dish.

Needless to say, this is an incredibly luxurious skewer made from braised pork belly. It takes 'more than 3 days' to prepare, so if you find it on the menu when you visit, it's a 'super lucky skewer‼'

We offer various seasonings to match the wine you are drinking. Many discerning customers order salt and sauce separately.

This is a perfect choice for a proper drinking snack. If you want to enjoy it elegantly, go for the 'salt flavor.' For those who prefer to drink with gusto, the 'sauce flavor' is recommended. Many customers also order one of each, salt and sauce.

The shiitake skewer boasts overwhelming popularity among vegetable skewers; it is incredibly juicy and has an absolutely wonderful aroma. It is definitely not just shiitake mushrooms grilled and drizzled with soy sauce. We take the time and effort to grill them to perfection. This is a must-order for shiitake lovers!!

The distinctive feature of Kawaken Pork is that it is raised on a carefully selected feed that includes garlic during the fattening period, making it tender and delicious even when cooked. The fat is white and light. There is no unique odor typical of pork, and its high moisture retention ensures that the umami is not lost. The red meat contains a moderate amount of fat, making it juicy with a fine texture.

It will take about 20 minutes.

Actually the most popular dish at our restaurant!

It changes based on the daily market supply situation. Please check the menu on the blackboard in the store on the day.

If you're unsure what to order, this is the option for you. Let us choose from the menu for you. What you'll get is a surprise at that moment! This is a service menu. For parties of two or more, please order one for each person.

This is a limited quantity recommended menu by the chef. It is prepared after receiving an order, so it may take some time during busy hours. We recommend making a reservation in advance if possible.

A dish made with fresh chicken breast that can be served as sashimi, mixed with plum paste and shiso. It pairs perfectly with white wine, especially rosé wine.

Nameko mushrooms are always available at the supermarket. At our shop, we prepare both the 'nameko mushrooms' and 'tofu' homemade. Please experience the difference from store-bought products!

Today's Sausage

You can choose between breast meat and thigh meat. A half-and-half option is also available. The seasoning is adjusted according to the season and the wine you are drinking.

Topped with tomato sauce

Made in-house and prepared after an order is placed. The first order of the day will be served as warm tofu. From the next day onwards, it will be served chilled.

It takes about a week or more from preparation to completion. While the main offerings are Japanese cuisine, this is a genuine dish that rivals Western restaurants. Of course, it is available in limited quantities.

We use fresh chicken breast and gizzards that can be eaten as sashimi, coated in our homemade sauce with a hint of Sichuan pepper, perfectly seasoned for this time of year. Please enjoy the moistness of the chicken breast and the crunchy texture of the gizzards.

Recently becoming a staple menu item in izakayas, 'Ume Suishou' is made using shark cartilage. However, our establishment has taken it a step further by combining this shark cartilage with chicken yagen cartilage to create a unique dish.

During this time, it will be tofu made with 'corn' and 'tomato'. Half & half servings are also available.

※Other seasonal recommendations are also available.