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Tokyo, the center of Japan’s politics, economy, and culture, also preserves good old traditions and has many sightseeing spots. Tokyo is also a hub for great food, with lots of appealing gourmet spots. This time, we’ve put together a list of recommended izakaya (Japanese pubs) in Tokyo where you can fully enjoy tasty food and drinks.
Created: July 21, 2026
This article is based on7,007Tabelog reviews.
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Yakitori Tsukada Shibuya is a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station in Tokyo. This izakaya serves sumibiyaki yakitori (charcoal-grilled chicken skewers) made with jidori (premium free-range chicken), which makes up only 1% of Japan's chicken distribution.
There are table seats and Private room options, but if you want to enjoy watching the chefs grill the yakitori, the counter seats are recommended.
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The yakitori, grilled by skilled chefs with perfectly judged heat, is said to let you enjoy the sweet richness and umami of high quality fat in every skewer.
The "Tsukimi Tsukune" is a very popular dish, eaten mixed with fresh, rich egg yolk. Another popular choice is the signature menu item "furisode (shoulder meat)". This rare cut taken from the shoulder is known for being juicy.
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If you are not sure which yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) to order, choosing a course is recommended. The contents vary by course, but you can enjoy 10〜14 dishes. Along with a wide variety of skewers, you can also fully enjoy excellent chicken dishes.
Another feature is the solid selection of wines that pair perfectly with sumibiyaki yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers).
saki413
The Private room was comfortable, the course was just the right volume and tasty, the assortment and tableware were stylish, and the staff were pleasant, so it was a Manzoku dinner.
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ムック1000
On this day, I only had a glass of champagne, but next time I’d definitely like to try a few glasses of wine. This hidden gem in Shibuya is easy to recommend for dates or casual wine gatherings.
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KINKA sushi bar izakaya Shibuya is a hideaway-style izakaya from Canada. You can casually enjoy new-style aburi sushi (seared sushi), sashimi, and drinks made with tea.
The modern interior has both counter and table seating. It is located a 4-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
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The popular "Aburishasu" is a signature menu item where you can enjoy aburi-zushi (seared sushi) such as salmon, mackerel, and shrimp. Each topping is carefully seared one by one, giving them a nice fragrant taste that goes well with alcohol.
The "KINKA Roll," where you can enjoy the popping texture of tobiko (flying fish roe), is especially popular for being very tasty.
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After enjoying sushi and drinks, a dessert with a Japanese touch is a great choice.
The restaurant’s recommended "Ganso Amai Bo" is a special dessert featuring deep-fried bread generously coated with sugar and ice cream topped with berry sauce. Its bright presentation is also popular, and many people apparently take photos of it.
まなおもち
The sushi is easy to eat and delicious! I had a surprise plate prepared, and all the staff celebrated with Maroon 5 music playing, which was such a wonderful service!!
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ニャン二郎
A friend used to visit this place often, and really wanted to go again, so they took me there. The sushi selection was extensive, and what caught my eye were items you do not usually see as sushi, like kinmedai (golden eye snapper), along with creative sushi. I especially liked the kinmedai and sujiko (salmon roe) sushi roll, which was very delicious and became a favorite.
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Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto Ginza Corridor Ten is located on Ginza Corridor Street, about a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station. This popular spot lets you enjoy sukiyaki casually, a dish often seen as one of Japan’s national foods.
At night, they also serve side dishes and alcohol, so you can easily stop by and use it like an izakaya (Japanese pub).
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The signature menu item, sukiyaki, is served as a Hot Pot and comes in a self style where you add warishita (sukiyaki broth) and sugar to your taste.
It uses Japanese Black Wagyu and Domestic beef, and is said to let you fully enjoy the rich flavor of the high quality meat and the sweetness of its fat. Another nice point is that you can order extra cuts of your preferred meat.
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The "OMAKASE Course," which lets you enjoy a total of 8 dishes including sukiyaki, is also popular. One of its highlights is that it includes Special menu items available only with the course.
The luxurious dishes in the photo, such as uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe) meat sushi and Beef Tongue grilled with salted sauce, are said to be excellent and a perfect match for drinks.
torak834587
For Ginza, if you can get this kind of meal at this price, I’d say it’s more than enough. I was satisfied even with the most reasonably priced meat grade. Since they pour in plenty of warishita (sukiyaki sauce) from the start, it may not be Kansai style, but if it tastes good, that hardly matters. Be sure to finish with the udon, maybe bound with egg!
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よしお酒
As it starts bubbling away, you just dig in. Enjoy a blissful moment savoring bara-niku (short plate meat) and lean meat at the same time! It goes well with egg, of course, and tororo (grated yam), too! While fully enjoying the vegetables as well, cook the udon well to soak up and enjoy the broth that comes out. The udon is way too good...and there is quite a lot of it, so you will end up absolutely full! They have (assorted varieties available) of whisky!
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Kushiyaki BISTRO Fukumimi Ginza 5, located a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station in Tokyo, is an izakaya that mainly serves skewers made with Special jidori (local chicken).
The restaurant is almost always close to full with guests from Japan and abroad, so it is best to make a reservation before visiting.
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They offer a wide range of skewers, not just yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), but also kushiyaki (grilled skewers) made with beef, pork, and vegetables.
If you are not sure what to order, the "kushi assortment" is a good choice. You can enjoy five kinds, including "shiso-maki (shiso leaf roll)," "negima (chicken and scallion skewer)," and "pork belly with grated daikon and ponzu sauce)," and it is a better deal than ordering A la carte. The photo shows two servings.
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In addition to kushiyaki (grilled skewers), they also offer a wide selection of a la carte dishes and rice dishes. Every dish is carefully prepared and tasty, and they say it goes great with drinks.
The photo shows the "mentai dashimaki." This dish features a rolled omelet cooked with dashi broth and topped generously with mentaiko (pollock roe).
せなりあ
Of course the yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is great, but the appetizer of crackers and cheese cream is also excellent, and the To finish zosui (rice porridge) is seasoned perfectly. This is a place I would like to stop by again when I come to Ginza (Tokyo’s Ginza district).
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HoneyGinger
I visited with 4 colleagues! There were also quite a lot of tourists. We waited in line for about 1 hour on a weekday evening, but every yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) was very good. The tori-zosui (chicken rice porridge) at the end was also excellent✨I’d love to visit again☺️
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If you want to casually enjoy fresh and delicious crab in Tokyo, Tsukiji Kani Matsuri is a great pick. This crab specialty restaurant is a 2-minute walk from Tsukiji Station.
The interior is said to be spacious and open. At night, you can enjoy alcohol and crab to your heart's content in an izakaya (Japanese pub) kind of mood.
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One thing that stands out is the crab All you can eat course, and it seems many people enjoy it with drinks.
The specialty "zuwai-gani (snow crab) All you can eat" is a popular course where you can eat as many meaty beni-zuwai-gani (red snow crab) legs as you like. It also comes with one whole hon-zuwai-gani (snow crab), known for its top class sweetness and rich crab miso.
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They also offer a wide selection of à la carte dishes made with crab.
The restaurant’s recommended kani matsuri don (crab festival Rice bowl) is known for being hearty and very tasty. It is a luxurious dish that lets you fully enjoy crab and ikura (salmon roe).
よんよん7496
Three of us shared sushi, sashimi, taraba tempura (red king crab tempura), and kanimiso kora-yaki (crab miso grilled in the shell). Personally, I really loved the tempura because it was thick and so light and airy. The sashimi was also plump and large, with a great bite to it. But it was really salty, and my throat was dry all day long!! No soy sauce needed. This is the kind of food that makes you want to drink〜(I was the driver, so I couldn’t drink and was totally crushed) ww
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af41b1
It turned into the day I ate the most kani (crab) in my life lol. Every crab dish was so aromatic, rich with flavor, and delicious enough to make me think, Was crab always this good?! The zuwaigani (snow crab) is served whole in the shell, so it makes quite an impression lol. It seems to get crowded on some days, so it might be a good idea to book early.
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Yakiniku Kokokara R is a Yakiniku restaurant with the feel of a traditional retro Japanese izakaya. You can casually enjoy high quality, tasty meat sourced through the restaurant’s own procurement routes.
Because this small restaurant is popular, making a reservation is recommended. It is about a 5-minute walk from Tsukiji Station in Tokyo.
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In addition to standard Yakiniku, one of this place’s standout features is a menu with visually impressive items like thick cut meats and rare meats, offering a fun dining experience for guests from Japan and abroad.
The "Bubui Atsui Tan" in the photo is said to be excellent and satisfyingly hearty. The equally thick cut "Bubui Atsui Outside skirt" is also popular for being very tasty.
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The signature meat rice is a dish you’ll want to order To finish after enjoying Yakiniku and drinks. It is said to be tasty with a nice garlic kick. Since it is served in a hot stone bowl, they recommend letting it sit for a while and then eating it with crispy scorched rice.
All of the rice dishes are said to be hearty and highly satisfying.
ねこさん(=^x^=)
The yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat) and kimchi are great, but this is the place I recommend when you want to dig into chunky cuts of meat at a good price. The words written on the beer mugs are fun too. As expected, the top picks are the chunky cuts of meat and the aburi yukke (lightly seared yukhoe-style raw beef). The grilled onions are also great for changing up the flavors and go well with drinks. Be careful not to drink too much.
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みほ340817
Heart sashimi, Outside skirt sashimi, tongue yukhoe, and Mountain chain tripe parboiled. Everything was delicious. We lightly grilled the premium liver and ate it, and it was the best!! I had the next day off, so I also ordered garlic baked in foil. The smell did not linger at all!! Everything was so good that we drank a lot too, but I do not think the bill was that high.
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Yakitori Kufuraku Ginza Sohonten is about a 1-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station.
This hideaway-style izakaya serves authentic charcoal-grilled skewers made with seiryu-dori (free-range chicken) from Iwate Prefecture, known for its rich flavor and umami. They also offer a Special selection of Japanese sake from around Japan, including local sake from the Tohoku region.
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Inside, the restaurant offers a calm Japanese-style space that makes you forget the noise of the city, with a full range of seating including Semi-private room and Sunken kotatsu seating.
If you want to enjoy watching a skilled grill chef cook yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) right in front of you, the lively counter seats are a great choice. Another plus is being able to eat them as soon as they come off the grill.
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They offer 3 types of courses and an à la carte menu, but if you are not sure what to order, a course is recommended. You can enjoy a wide range of items, including Special skewers as well as salad and other signature dishes.
The "Kiwami Toro Reba (ultimate melt-in-your-mouth liver)," included in every course, is low-temperature cooked liver and is said to be an excellent dish that pairs well with drinks.
Wei C
What I really appreciated was that they checked in advance whether there were any ingredients in the course I didn’t like, and if there were, they would swap them for different skewers with great care! Everything was delicious, and it really felt like a place in Ginza’s prime location.
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rakichan1997
I visited after reserving a course for dinner. Even though it was a weekday, the restaurant was very lively, so I recommend making a reservation. The dishes served in the course were very good, and they had a wide selection of drinks, which made the meal a lot of fun.
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Sushi Sakaba FUJIYAMA TOKYO Akihabara Honten is well known as a place in Tokyo’s Akihabara area where you can casually enjoy tasty sushi and drinks. This popular izakaya offers All you can eat sushi.
It is a popular spot that is often fully booked day after day, so if you already know your plans, it is best to make a reservation before visiting.
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The most budget friendly option, the "Fujiyama All you can eat Plan A," is a course where you can enjoy All you can eat premium sushi, including luxurious kobore temaki (overflowing hand-rolled sushi), with about 70 kinds in total. If you include side dishes such as Kara-age, you can enjoy about 90 kinds.
The sushi is said to be fresh and delicious across the board. You can also add All you can drink for an extra charge.
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One of the highlights is that you can fully enjoy crab. The "Fujiyama All you can eat Plan P" is the most popular course with great value, letting you enjoy zuwai-gani (snow crab), premium sushi, and side dishes.
The zuwai-gani is said to be thick, packed with meat, and delicious, making the Japanese sake go down easy.
ゆさく17
Since it was All you can eat sushi, I wondered if I could finish it. But I was glad it was served one piece at a time. I got to try lots of different kinds. I enjoyed it very much. The toppings were good. It made me want to go again.
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リュウスケ/東京グルメ/新宿グルメ
The maguro (tuna) and salmon in particular are rich and fatty, and that melt-in-your-mouth feel is hard to resist. What is more, they offer not just sushi but also a great selection of sashimi and a la carte dishes, and every one of them pairs well with drinks! They also have a wide lineup of Japanese sake and shochu, and both go perfectly with the sushi.
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Asakusa Monja Monrou is a spot you can casually drop by after sightseeing in Asakusa. It serves monjayaki (savory pan-fried batter) that originated in Tsukishima, Tokyo.
It also offers a wide range of a la carte dishes and drinks, so you can use it like an izakaya (Japanese pub). The restaurant spans three floors and feels spacious, but since it is popular, making a reservation is recommended.
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Even if you do not know how to make or eat monjayaki (savory pan-fried batter), you can relax. The staff will cook it right in front of you on the Teppan-yaki griddle and finish it at just the right doneness.
One of the best parts is enjoying the lively sounds and aroma while you wait for it to be cooked nice and crispy. They will also carefully show you the best way to eat it.
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It is also popular for its wide selection of snacks to enjoy with drinks before the monjayaki (savory pan-fried batter), including Teppan-yaki and other items.
The drinks menu is also extensive, with everything from beer to shochu (Japanese distilled spirit) and Japanese sake, so you can enjoy different drinks to match your food.
かつひろくん。
We ordered Monrou’s recommended one, plus lots of highballs. I usually make monja (savory pan-fried batter) myself, but the pros are different, their technique is really smooth. When I do it myself, it burns quickly, but here they kept the heat at a level where it hardly burned at all. The staff also had a really great vibe, so rather than ☆5, I’d say 10
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ぴよたんんんん
The flavor really lets you taste the rich umami of the dashi, and paired with the aroma of the sauce, it is so good that your drinks go down easily. There is also a wide variety of toppings, from standard choices to more unusual ones. I went with a basic combination, but even so, the satisfaction level was still quite high. The best part was scraping off the slightly charred bits from the edge of the Teppan-yaki with the spatula and eating them.
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Located just a 2-minute walk from Ueno Station with excellent access, Wagyu Yakiniku All you can eat Nikuya no Daidokoro Ueno Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant that buys whole premium kurogemagyu (Japanese Black beef) and serves it in a great-value all-you-can-eat style.
If you add All you can drink as a set, you can enjoy as many of your favorite drinks as you like in a good-value style, almost like an izakaya (Japanese pub).
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The cuts of meat you can order vary by course, but all of them are said to be so high in quality that you would never guess it is All you can eat. They are tender, with a full sense of the meat's flavor and the sweetness of the fat.
In particular, the Beef Tongue and Odo Harami (classic Outside skirt) have a great reputation for being outstanding. They are said to be so good that you will want to drink several glasses of beer.
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At dinner time, they offer three kinds of All you can eat courses. Every course is appealing because you can fully enjoy more than 110 items.
The side dishes and desserts are all served buffet style. Along with classic kimchi and potato salad that pair well with drinks, they also have rice dishes and noodles that are perfect to finish off after drinking.
I went because I absolutely wanted to introduce the taste of Beef Tongue to my junior colleagues from Korea! The cost performance was good, and the staff were kind too! My junior colleagues were also very Manzoku with the Beef Tongue and said they want to eat it again when they come to Japan! The negi-tan (Beef Tongue with green onions) was delicious! Since it had sauce, the grill got dirty quickly, but they replaced it right away, so that was nice. It's a place I'd like to visit again.
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choice1234
The meat was very tender and delicious. Among the non-meat items, the side menu curry was also very good, with the meat simmered well. The All you can drink option was also very reasonable, since you can order alcohol and soft drinks separately. The waitstaff had a very good attitude. The menu was extensive, and after ordering, the food came out very quickly, so I was able to eat until I was Manzoku.
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Gonpachi Asakusa Azumabashi, with excellent access just steps from Asakusa Station, is an izakaya where you can enjoy carefully prepared Japanese food along with Japanese sake and shochu.
This two story restaurant is known for its lively counter seats on the second floor. Window side seats are also popular, where you can enjoy night views of the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree.
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They offer both courses and a la carte dishes. The three available courses let you enjoy a range of Japanese dishes, including kushiyaki (grilled skewers) cooked over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal) and freshly fried tempura.
The photo shows the handmade "seiro soba (chilled soba served on a bamboo tray)." It is recommended to enjoy it with Japanese sake. This simple dish lets you fully enjoy the aroma and good flavor of the soba.
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Popular for its tasty sumiyaki (charcoal grilling). The menu is extensive, with chicken, vegetables, Kuroge Wagyu, and more.
The item on the far right in the photo, "tanuki," is made by stuffing kneaded ground chicken into shiitake (shiitake mushroom) and grilling it. The chicken juices and the rich savory broth-like flavor from the shiitake spread in your mouth, making it very delicious.
aaaaa75604
The restaurant has an open kitchen, so you can watch the cooking from the counter. They also serve an unusual dish called temaki-zushi (hand-rolled sushi), and the yakitori was the best item by far, so I ordered seconds.
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okakichi97
This is a place where you can enjoy drinks while looking at Tokyo Skytree and Asahi Beer, and you can add A la carte All you can drink, so it is easy on the wallet. There is also a wide range of food, and everything tastes good.
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Yakitori Toribian is an izakaya where you can enjoy yakitori made by grilling (Each) cut of ultra-fresh shamo (gamefowl) with perfect heat control, along with noodles to finish the meal.
Because this is a small, popular restaurant with counter seating only, it is best to make a reservation. It is about a 12-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro, near Sensoji (Sensoji Temple).
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If you are not sure what to order, it is a good idea to choose from the three available courses. Every course lets you enjoy a wide range of dishes, including eight recommended kushiyaki (grilled skewers) of the day.
The photo shows the "Jikasei Reba Pate (house-made liver pâté)," which is included in every course. It is said to be very smooth and delicious.
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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), including rare cuts and many other parts, are all said to be expertly grilled and excellent.
They offer a wide selection of wines, and the knowledgeable owner will choose ones that pair well with the yakitori. It is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the pairing of yakitori and wine.
柿ピ
Craving some good yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), I called that evening to check for availability on the day, got the OK, and visited. From the chicken sashimi to the Appetizers assortment, plus dishes that went well with yakitori and wine, I ended up drinking too much. For the final dish, you can choose either ramen or oyako-don (chicken and egg Rice bowl), and it ended with pudding. I left feeling completely full.
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がそりん
The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) was delicious, grilled to just the right point so it was fragrant, tender, and still had a nice bite. Beyond the yakitori, I was also very happy with the liver paste, the seasonal vegetable assortment, and the Shoyu Ramen and pudding to finish. The drinks menu is also well stocked, with a wine selection that pairs well with yakitori and local craft beer.
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Kani・Kaisen Izakaya Kani Shin Ueno Honten is a popular seafood izakaya where you can fully enjoy benizuwai-gani (red snow crab) caught in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, right in Tokyo.
The spacious interior is said to have a calm atmosphere with a classic old Japan feel.
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One thing that sets this crab specialty restaurant apart is its wide range of courses that let you fully enjoy crab. The menu details vary, but they also offer courses where you can luxuriously enjoy All you can eat.
From crab tempura to kama-meshi (rice cooked in a pot), every crab dish is said to be delicious and pairs well with Japanese sake.
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The popular kani miso korayaki (grilled crab tomalley in the shell) is a favorite whether you order a course or go à la carte. It has a creamy, smooth texture that makes you want to eat one after another.
After finishing it, it is recommended to pour in Japanese sake and enjoy kora-zake (sake served in the shell). Its addictive taste makes it perfect for anyone who wants to try a unique Japanese sake experience.
Yuuki7811
It was excellent. The Premium course was very filling. They made a whole zuwai-gani (snow crab) easy to peel and eat. It was such a nice service! From the Appetizers to the kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) at the end, I have no complaints. The staff kept smiling the whole time and looked after us well. Even though I was completely full, I changed up the flavor by turning the kamameshi into ochazuke (rice with tea or broth), and it was absolutely delicious again.
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ユミ0188
I got to eat enough crab to feel Manzoku. It was a full crab feast. They also had a good variety of Japanese sake, so it was fun to compare and taste different kinds. It is close to the station, so I would like to come again.
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Torasuzu is a casual izakaya you will want to stop by while sightseeing around Kaminarimon in Tokyo. It stands along Kannon-dori, just a short walk from Asakusa Station, making it very easy to access.
A key feature is that it always stocks more than 40 kinds of Japanese sake, and you can enjoy daytime drinking here. The restaurant occupies a three-story building and has counter seats, table seats, and fully private rooms.
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They offer a full lineup of Japanese dishes that go great with drinks. In particular, "oden (Japanese hot pot stew)" is popular as one of Japan’s classic simmered dishes. They serve a Kanto-style version made with carefully prepared dashi broth.
You can choose your favorite ingredients from options like "daikon radish," "konnyaku (firm yam cake)," "tamago (egg)," and "atsuage (thick fried tofu)."
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If you want to try unique sushi, the long "Tora Sushi" is a perfect choice. They offer the classic "Tora Sushi" made with seafood, the eel-based "Una Tora," and the "Niku Tora" made with Yonezawa Beef, one of Japan's three great Wagyu varieties.
If you can't decide which one to choose, they also recommend ordering two kinds in half sizes.
イングランド リバプール
I had a quick drink at the counter. I ordered beer, a highball, Japanese sake, and oden (Japanese hot pot items), and the karashi mustard and oden were excellent. There were lots of customers too, so I was glad it seemed to be a popular spot.
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suzu25250412
They had a really wide selection of drinks, which made it perfect for a bar-hopping stop. I had the strawberry sour, and it was so easy to drink that even I, with very low alcohol tolerance, could enjoy it lol. The food was great too, with everything from snack style dishes to more filling meal options! It was also nice that it was close to the station.
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Kyo-machi Koishigure Shinjuku Honkan is a retro-modern izakaya where you can enjoy the charm of Kyoto while staying in Tokyo. Centered on Kyoto’s traditional cuisine and Japanese sake, it offers Japanese dishes that make the most of the ingredients along with great drinks.
All rooms are either Private rooms or Semi-private rooms, creating a relaxing setting. It is also just steps from Shinjuku Station, so access is excellent.
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They offer a wide variety of Japanese menu items, including Appetizers, mains, and rice dishes.
Their sushi is popular for its striking look and hearty portions. The sushi in the foreground of the photo is "ebi avocado wasabi mayo (shrimp avocado with wasabi mayo)" and "ikura toro salmon onion (salmon roe, fatty salmon, and onion)." It lets you fully enjoy the rich flavor of the seafood.
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If you want to fully enjoy the charm of Kyoto, obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking) is a great choice. You can enjoy gently seasoned dressed dishes and simmered dishes that bring out the natural flavors of seasonal ingredients.
It is also known to pair perfectly with Japanese sake. Another draw is the lovely presentation that lets you feel the spirit of Japan.
にゃい@
We went with highballs for drinks and ordered the pork shabu-shabu and oden we came for, along with a few other dishes. All the drink glasses had different patterns, which was cute. Also, the food came out very quickly. That is always nice when you are hungry.
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きんちゃん3333
A friend wanted to check it out, so we visited! First off, the exterior and atmosphere are great◎ And having a Private room is also a big plus◎ Since we were in Kyoto, we ordered sukiyaki (Japanese hot pot with thinly sliced beef)! They also have a wide range of drinks, and the premium gin rickey was very good, so I definitely recommend trying it!
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"Sushi to Robata Sushiyama Shinjuku" is popular as a place where you can enjoy a day trip to Hokkaido while staying right in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This izakaya has also earned praise for its hideaway feel, and you can mainly enjoy sushi and robata-yaki (fireside grilling) made with seasonal fresh seafood from Hokkaido.
The calm interior, centered around wood tones, offers counter seats, table seats, and Private room.
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You can order either a course meal or from the à la carte menu. One of the highlights of the drinks selection is its wide range of Hokkaido Japanese sake, shochu, wine, and more, and the course menu can also come with All you can drink for an extra charge.
The seafood, including sushi and sashimi that show off the skill of Japanese craftsmen, features famous local foods from all over Hokkaido, and all of it is said to be freshly delicious.
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For those who want to enjoy lots of traditional Japanese dishes, the Manten Course is a great fit.
It includes 14 dishes in all, centered on sushi, along with chawanmushi (savory steamed egg custard), dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet), miso soup, and dishes made with fresh seafood.
kanabee1921
Everything was delicious✨There are still more things I want to order, and next time I want to try a course too！！！Also, they had lots of drinks I’d never had before, like beer with milk and Abashiri Beer, so I was super excited. The beer with milk was very easy to drink!
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ぽんぽん78831
I visited for dinner to eat sushi. The restaurant is quite spacious, with plenty of distance between seats, so I got the impression that it is a place where you can talk comfortably and with peace of mind. And each dish was delicious, with a wide selection of drinks too! The drinks went down so easily, and I was really Manzoku！！！(They also have several kinds of beer from Hokkaido, so you can enjoy even just the beer！！)
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Fukumimi Shinjuku Ten Hanare is a hideaway-style izakaya where you can enjoy authentic kushiyaki grilled by certified specialists and Special Japanese sake.
The stylish interior with a Japanese feel has counter seats, table seats, and Sunken kotatsu seating. It is located on the basement level of a building, a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station.
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The grilled skewers are the restaurant’s signature menu item, carefully cooked over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal) to a perfect finish—crisp on the outside and juicy inside.
They offer a wide selection of not only chicken, but also pork, beef, and vegetables. The “Special skewer assortment,” which lets you enjoy 5 kinds, is a good pick when you are not sure what to order.
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They also offer a full range of dishes beyond kushiyaki (grilled skewers). Everything is said to be delicious and a perfect match for Japanese sake.
The "mentai dashimaki" is a dish of dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet) topped with mentaiko (pollock roe), the seasoned roe of Alaska pollock. It is said to be perfect as a snack with drinks and incredibly good.
TakackatA
The dish that left the biggest impression on me was the smoked egg potato salad. Sorry that the photo is hard to see...... It comes as an assortment of boiled potatoes, smoked eggs, and special mayonnaise, and you keep mashing and mixing, mashing and mixing, over and over. The rich mayonnaise seasoning makes it a perfect snack with drinks! I would definitely order it again.
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chiffonon
The grilled skewers are reasonably priced and really tasty, but the quality of the basashi (horse sashimi) went beyond expectations! The marbling was just right, and when you bit into it, it had the pleasant bite that makes horse meat unique while still melting in your mouth. They also have box-style Sunken kotatsu seating and Semi-private room seating, so it’s a great pick when you want to relax over drinks or for a group date.
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Yumeshu Shinjuku Honten, a Japanese sake bar in a building just a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station, brings together Japanese sake from all 47 prefectures. Even while staying in Tokyo, you can casually enjoy Special Japanese sake from production regions all over Japan. One highlight is the All you can drink course that lets you enjoy every kind.
The interior has a calm Japanese style with black as the main tone, making it a relaxing place to spend time.
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The restaurant’s top recommendation, the “Mushu Sengyo Housekibako,” is an assortment of sashimi made with premium fresh fish. With a dry ice presentation, the vividly colored fresh fish looks like jewels, making this a dish that delights both the eyes and the palate.
The fresh fish served changes depending on the day, but they say that when you enjoy it with dry Japanese sake, the natural flavors of the ingredients stand out even more.
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The “Beef Outside skirt Steak” is a superb dish that pairs the rich flavor of high quality Outside skirt with the sauce’s full bodied tang and sweetness, finished to go perfectly with Japanese sake.
It is tender and delicious, with a very filling portion, so it is recommended for those who want a hearty meal.
コトノハのグルメ
What stood out most throughout the visit was that this is not just a place with great food, but a place where you can spend time with Japanese sake at the center of the experience. The more-than-abundant lineup and the many dishes that pair alongside it make this a dream spot for anyone who loves Japanese sake.
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てぃーえー25321
We enjoyed a wide range of Japanese sake, from classic labels to rare ones. There were also plenty of dishes that pair well with Japanese sake, including sashimi (raw fish), so the drinks went down easily! They also offered easy-to-order Japanese sake sets, such as ones that pair well with sashimi and ones that pair well with cheese!
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Izumo Ikebukuro is a popular spot in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, where you can enjoy unagi (freshwater eel) in a casual setting. It is an izakaya where you can enjoy drinks with unagi as a snack, whether it is daytime or evening.
The restaurant has two floors and offers counter seats, table seats, and Semi-private room seating. For dinner time, it is best to make a reservation before visiting.
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The restaurant's signature unagitama Rice bowl (eel and egg rice bowl) is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy food with a striking look.
The eel is said to be very tasty, with a nice grilled aroma on the outside and flaky, tender meat inside. One standout feature is that you can choose the amount of rice from 100〜750g, and the photo shows the largest size at 750g.
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They offer several courses that let you fully enjoy eel. One appealing option is a good value course that includes All you can drink.
The "addictive hone-senbei (fried eel bones)" included in every course is a unique eel dish. They deep-fry eel bones with their special salt. It is crisp and tasty, and goes perfectly with drinks.
pilomiii
We started by ordering beer. We had umaki (rolled omelet with eel), yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), sakura-sashi (horse sashimi), sakura yukhoe (seasoned raw horse meat), and shiokara jaga butter (salted seafood innards with buttered potato)♪ The horse sashimi was delicious. I was happy to get to eat eel too, and felt Manzoku! The lineup of Japanese sake also seems to change daily, and every one was easy to drink and delicious Japanese sake♪
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Mr.チーズケーキ
We wanted to eat unagi (eel), so we looked for a place that served it. We visited it as an izakaya (Japanese pub), but the Unagi Rice bowl seems to be their specialty. The unagi was soft and tasty. I ended up eating about three unagi skewers. The tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) was good too.
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Kushiyaki Ganchan is a long-running kushiyaki (grilled skewers) izakaya, a 5-minute walk from Roppongi Station, where you can enjoy a retro Japanese atmosphere. You can enjoy skewers grilled over bincho-tan (high-grade charcoal) together with carefully selected Japanese sake and shochu.
The cozy interior has counter seats and Semi-private room Sunken kotatsu seating.
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All of the kushiyaki (grilled skewers) are said to use high quality ingredients and be cooked just right, making them a great match for Japanese sake. The chicken they use is Akane-dori (a branded chicken from Ibaraki Prefecture), which is said to release more and more umami with every bite.
Popular choices include the "tebasaki (chicken wings)" in the photo, with crispy aromatic skin and juicy meat inside, and the creamy "reba (liver)."
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If you have trouble deciding what to order, the course with Omakase grilled skewers is a good choice.
Some courses also include dishes other than grilled skewers, such as the oyako-don (chicken and egg rice bowl) shown in the photo. Oyako-don is a Rice bowl topped with simmered chicken bound together with beaten egg. People say the egg is soft and creamy, and it tastes great.
3d42d8
Whatever you order is delicious, but the Heart, shiso-maki (shiso leaf roll), and shiitake (shiitake mushroom) are especially good, and I end up ordering them again even when they are already included in the course. The secret Japanese sake selection is different every time, but it is so good that I always end up drinking too much and getting completely drunk before I know it.
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ともたんX
The grilled dishes were tasty, the Japanese sake was good too, and the place had the feel of a classic old-school yakitori restaurant, so I could relax and enjoy myself.
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