Moran izakaya aged yellowtail wraps and chicken katsu: Robata Sobeu

Today I'm introducing a great spot near Moran Station for a drink with tasty snacks! This time I went to Robata Sobeu (로바타소브) Moran branch, an izakaya near Moran Station where you can enjoy everything from fresh aged sashimi to crispy fried dishes.

Doesn't this yellowtail look amazing?? It was the first yellowtail of the year for me, so I was really looking forward to it! And it lived up to the hype. It's not quite the perfect season yet, but the tender yellowtail sashimi was so good, so good.

What's the atmosphere like at this Moran Station bar?

Robata Sobeu Moran is a Moran Station bar that feels comfortable while still giving you that classic izakaya vibe. This day I had yellowtail, the seasonal fish I've been craving lately, and chicken tenderloin katsu haha. If you're looking for a bar with a nice atmosphere near Moran Station, keep this one in mind!

It's good for a casual drink with friends, and also fine for dinner plus a drink after work. When you're searching for a bar near Moran Station, the choice of snacks matters too. I liked that Robata Sobeu has everything from sashimi to fried dishes.

How is the aged yellowtail served, and how do you eat it?

The aged yellowtail at Robata Sobeu Moran comes with sushi, seaweed (gim) and aged kimchi, so it's perfect for wrapping together~~!! The first thing I ordered was this seasonal dish, fresh and chewy aged yellowtail sashimi.

Like this: yellowtail on the seaweed, sushi on top, and then aged kimchi, all wrapped up in one bite. So good.

How does this year's first aged yellowtail taste?

The aged yellowtail here had the chewy texture aged sashimi is known for, and a nutty flavor that builds the more you chew. Yellowtail was the dish I was most excited about that day, and yellowtail is best sliced thick, right? haha

When I picked up a piece, the rich flavor typical of yellowtail really came through. The fatty richness spread through my mouth and went so well with drinks.

Freshness matters most with sashimi, and the yellowtail I had that day was satisfying in both texture and flavor. If you're looking for aged sashimi near Moran Station, it's worth a visit. If you love yellowtail, definitely keep an eye out for it on the menu!

Is the chicken tenderloin katsu dry?

The chicken tenderloin katsu at Robata Sobeu Moran was crispy outside and juicy inside, so it wasn't dry at all. Sashimi alone felt like not enough, so I ordered it as my second dish, and personally I liked this one quite a lot too.

The outside was fried crisp, while the inside had the soft texture chicken tenderloin is known for. I worried tenderloin might be dry, but it was juicier and milder than I expected, easy to eat without feeling heavy. The crunchy coating and tender meat went so well together that I kept reaching for more haha.

If the aged yellowtail is nutty and rich, the chicken tenderloin katsu is light and crispy, so alternating between the two worked really well. Being able to enjoy both sashimi and fried food is another charm of an izakaya, don't you think?

Who would I recommend Robata Sobeu Moran to?

If you're looking for a bar with a nice atmosphere at Moran Station, I recommend Robata Sobeu. That day I had aged yellowtail and chicken tenderloin katsu together. From the chewy, nutty yellowtail to the crispy, juicy katsu, each dish had its own charm, so it was a satisfying meal.

It's a good place to visit when you want a drink with tasty snacks near Moran Station. If those dishes sound good, go for it! Especially on days when you crave aged sashimi near Moran Station, or if you want an izakaya near Moran Station with a variety of snacks, check out Robata Sobeu Moran.

I recommend it for meetups with friends or a casual drink after work!! I'll be back next time to try other dishes.