01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
The dish commands attention the moment it arrives: nira-tama-yaki, spread wide and thin across a large platter. Cooked just enough to leave the eggs rich and soft, it carries a delicate sweetness and savory dashi broth finish that keeps chopsticks moving despite the generous portion. Located just moments from Nishi-Nippori Station, Sankichi serves up these unpretentious teppan plates and skewers at very reasonable prices.
The signature grilled skewer lineup includes staples like pork liver, heart, and skirt steak, alongside crunchy throat cartilage and tender shirokoro offal served with a refreshing touch of wasabi. Savoring each skewer with a Hoppy set—available in white or black—or a generous draft beer mug makes for an easy, satisfying stop.
Beyond the grill, the à la carte menu has plenty to offer, from refreshing pounded cucumber dressed with Kishu umeboshi plum to whitebait with scallions, or toro-tama natto-yaki combining creamy egg with fermented soybeans. The dining room offers both counter and table seating, accommodating casual solo stops on the way home as comfortably as lively gatherings among friends. Payment is cash only, so be sure to have currency on hand before settling in.
