There are only two options for where to sit: shared tables or the counter. The limit is deliberate and fits the house's idea. Oidē is an invitation you'd only use with people you're close to, and here that closeness happens naturally. With the team, who'll explain that karaage is crispy fried chicken and okonomiyaki a hearty cabbage pancake, and with whoever's next to you, ready to toast a kanpai over a shot of sake. Since tables are in demand, the wait ends up being part of the experience. The tip is to order a drink early and let things unfold, no rush.