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'''''The Battle Toad''''' tavern is a place where weary, battleworn heroes can stop for a while for a drink and the good company of other fatigued, battle-scarred heroes.

It is also the only tavern in all of [[Map of Godville|Godville]] to have a toad in kimono behind a bar. The amphibian bartender is said to never drop a glass, be it full or empty.

== Famous Patrons ==
Among the drunks, common hooligans, and wandering riff-raff, there seem to be a few that could be considered this humble abode's famous patrons.

Most notable would be the well-known '''Tsunade-hime''', who downs sake like it's water and can mix drinks like nobody's business. In one horrific contest for Best Drunkard Ever™, she drank every drink available and not only didn't lose her stomach contents, but also demanded a discount on sake for the rest of that night.<ref>Some witnesses dispute that this feat was instead accomplished by Tsukikage Ran, but that wandering samurai cannot be located for comment.</ref>

Patron heroines '''Misato''' and her friend '''Shura''' hold the current drinking championship at the '''Battle Toad's''' bar. Their uncanny ability to empty any and all cans left before them and still kick asses is a sight to behold.

The best-tipping customer (and thus the bartender's favorite) is '''Kyoraku-san'''. There is ongoing debate and wagering between other patrons as to whether this fellow is a hero, a stray god, or something else entirely. No one has asked outright, yet, because if anyone spooked the guy, the wrath of the [[Battle Toad]] would be great and many lives would be lost.

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The history of significant dates, such as fires, floods, and barfights is as long as a toad's tongue and tavern staff don't have the patience to list it, but would like to note that barfights are good for luring heroes and heroines inside. They are a permanent part of the entertainment repertoire 

=== Amphibian Bartender ===
The creature behind the bar is no other than a real [[Battle Toad]]. When the monster's heroine retired, she thought she would open a bar so there would always be beer to drink. The canny creature saw the laziness of its master and decided that having heroine as tavern owner was bad for business. The heroine was never seen again, and her name forgotten in tavern history.

==Menu==
Creating a menu is a tricky thing when:

* ''{{1st}}'': You are a toad.
* ''{{2nd}}'': Your customers are a bunch of tasteless <s>ninja</s> <s>samurai</s> heroes who wouldn't see a snack if it landed on their noses.
* ''{{3rd}}'': Apparently, human customers don't eat flies.

Wading through these initial difficulties, tavern staff managed to cobble together a list of roughly edible snacks and dishes available for customers.
[[File: Kanagawa.jpg ‎|120px|‎|frame| Odawara Kamaboko is customarily eaten to celebrate new beginings, which for heroes is a regular event, what with all this dying and resurrection. ]]
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===Snacks===
* Amazake<ref>A traditional sweet, low-alcohol drink made from fermented rice. Can be used as a dessert, snack, natural sweetening agent, ''baby food,'' salad dressing, or smoothie.</ref>
* Breadsticks
* Pocky<ref>Once, there was an accident with breadsticks and chocolate fondue that changed the history of snacking ''forever.''</ref> 
* Dango<ref>Three sweet rice dumplings on a stick. Because everything tastes better on a stick.</ref>
* Arare<ref>Small, round crackers made with glutinous rice and flavored with soy sauce. Heroes will eat anything mixed with peanuts at a bar.</ref> 
* Odawara Kamaboko Fish Cakes<ref>These are made of minced and steamed fish paste. </ref>
* Gane: Sweet Potato Tempura<ref>Glorified french fries.</ref>
* Akumaki: Bamboo-wrapped Rice Cake
* Anmitsu<ref>May contain flavorings such as anko (red bean mash), agar jelly, mochi (rice cakes), fruits, and/or boiled peas.</ref> and ice cream 
* Konpeito Sugar Stars<ref>Known monster enthusiast Hayao Miyazaki shows ash monsters with this sweet treat in his documentary movie "Spirited Away."</ref>

===Entrees===
* Yokohama Gyu-nabe Beef Hot Pot 
* Takomeshi: Steamed Octopus with Rice 
* Shirokoro Horumon: Grilled Pork Offal<ref> ''LImited-Time Offer! Discount in celebration of getting rid of the nearby [[Boartender]] competition!''</ref>
* Nikuman: Steamed Buns filled with Pork<ref>Hah! Take that, [[Boartender]]!</ref>
* Yokosuka Kaigun Kare Curry
* Goto Udon<ref>Enjoyed by heroines for its faint aroma of camellia flower.</ref>

== Signature Drinks == 
The '''Battle Toad''' tavern is known for the restorative properties of its beverages. They not only soothe a beaten hero's pride, but also treat bruises and cuts. 

The not-so-secret secret to this phenomenon is that between strong alcoholic drinks the waitstaff serves drinkable healing artifacts. 
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Heroes just can't seem to remember their names as they are sneakily added to the tab of unsuspecting patrons. 
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Sure, they let heroes get back to their heroic deeds much quicker, but toads are not THAT altruistic.
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Artifacts restore heroes' health, thus making them soberer and allowing for greater consumption of beer. And the bill gets bigger and bigger.
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===Liquors===
* Sake<ref>Fermented from rice. 15-18% alcohol.</ref>           
* Shōchū<ref>Distilled from sweet potato (imo), barley (mugi), rice (kome), and other ingredients. 25-30% alcohol (up to 45% on a good, illegal day).</ref>
* Awamori<ref>Distilled from long-grain indica rice.</ref>

===Beers & Lagers===
* Happoshu<ref>Low-malt beer.</ref>       
* [[Bottle of domesticated beer]]
* [[Can of ambrosia]] lager

===Yummy but Mysterious brews===
* Momoshu<ref>Peach liquor</ref> with sparkling mineral water and ice 
* Tropical Punch
* Yuzushu<ref>Yuzu citrus steeped in junmai sake.</ref> Citrus Refreshment
* Aojiru<ref>Muahaha, it's not alcohol! 'Tis but “green soup” made from kale!</ref> Delight        
* Unlimited [[potential energy bar]]
* [[Essence of awesomeness]]: Because You Are Worth It
* Yummy Yakult<ref>It's never too late to try some probiotics.</ref>
* [[Iodine solution]] Cider<ref>It could be beer, it could be wine... who knows?</ref>
* Chuhai Cocktail<ref>Shōchū mixed with soda.</ref>
* Umeshu Plum Wine<ref>When you accidentally drop sugared plum in your perfectly good Shōchū.</ref>
* Pocari Sweat<ref>Restores electrolytes. That's all you want to know.</ref>
* Hoppy <ref>Beer-flavoured beverage, usually mixed with Shōchū. Studies suggest that Hoppy might help with recovery from seasonal depression and respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and bronchitis. Stocked next to Iodine solution cider.</ref> Happy Juice

== Footnotes ==
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