Inageya

When picking up dinner sides or evening drinking snacks right from the counter display, Inageya in Sumida Ward's Kyojima neighborhood is a dependable neighborhood fixture. Its appeal lies in modest, everyday pricing across everything from individual skewers to generous prepared chicken specialties.

The chicken rolls and wire-grilled chicken are the primary draws, with many longtime regulars coming back for them specifically. They deliver substantial portions at wallet-friendly prices. Lightly battered, bite-sized karaage is also available, pairing effortlessly with the grilled skewers to round out a home spread.

The skewer selection covers classic favorites, including tender young chicken, chicken thigh, negima with scallions, and savory tsukune meatballs. When ordering skewers with sweet-savory tare sauce, staff pack an extra container of sauce on the side so the chicken stays flavorful at home. Skewer choices also feature salted chicken wings, aromatic grilled wings, liver that stays tender even once cooled, and grilled eel liver.

Because popular items frequently sell out toward the evening, stopping by earlier in the day offers the best selection. The shop accepts transit IC cards like Suica and PASMO in addition to cash, making it an easy pit stop on a walk or during the commute home.