20 Izakaya Picks Around Gotanda Station! Including places known for seafood and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)

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This authentic sumibiyaki yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers) restaurant is about a 5-minute walk from Gotanda Station, and carefully grills its skewers over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal) for a fragrant finish.

You can enjoy juicy, satisfying branded chicken paired with drinks. It is an easy place to use both as an izakaya (Japanese pub) and as a spot for a meal.

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Yakitori is available to order from a wide range of parts. If you sit at the counter, you can enjoy watching the chef's grilling technique and the flames rise as the chicken fat drips onto the charcoal.

The rare cut "soriresu (oyster cut)" is carefully grilled, with a springy surface and a moist, juicy inside.

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The photo shows the Kodawari Tamago no Oyako Rice bowl. This luxurious dish uses plenty of eggs from a contracted farm, with chicken bound together in a slightly sweet dashi broth.

Reviews say the eggs' rich, mellow sweetness fills your mouth, and they pair perfectly with the chicken.

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Sakaba Soregashi is an izakaya located a 3-minute walk from Gotanda Station. Set in a renovated old Japanese house, it has a warm and homey atmosphere.

The interior keeps the charm of a traditional Japanese house, making it perfect for enjoying Japanese sake and small dishes. You can relax and enjoy conversation in a calm, grown-up setting.

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This place is all about enjoying Japanese sake. The food is seasoned on the bold side to pair well with Japanese sake, so your drinks go down easily.

If you choose the “Soregashi Course,” you can casually enjoy popular menu items that go perfectly with drinks. As an option, you can also add 10 kinds of Japanese sake.

The "Tokusei Menchi Katsu (special minced meat cutlet)" has a crispy and juicy texture. With its rich seasoning, it is very popular as a great match for drinks. You can enjoy it as part of a course or A la carte.

Since it is packed tightly with meat, they recommend enjoying it simply with lemon.

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Just a 2-minute walk from Gotanda Station. This is an izakaya where you can casually enjoy fresh, high-quality seafood dishes and Japanese food.

The retro interior has the feel of a good old-fashioned izakaya. It is known for dishes that show the chef’s skill and care in every plate, from meals made with fresh seafood to simple snacks.

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The "sashimi assortment" comes with 6 kinds per person. They serve thick cut slices in a beautiful assortment. Everything is wild caught, and the freshness is outstanding.

Each fish tastes great in its own way, and the different textures make it fun to eat. They also seem happy to adjust it to each guest's preferences.

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The "yakitori (grilled chicken skewers)" here is distinctive because it is not skewered. The whole cut of meat is grilled until fragrant, then finished with a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze that tastes like teriyaki.

It is said to be grilled to a juicy finish, with the heat of shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) adding a nice kick that makes the drinks go down easy.

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Just a 2-minute walk from Gotanda Station, this is a small izakaya (Japanese pub) on the first basement floor of a building.

This unique spot offers only an All you can eat and drink menu. It also has a good selection of tasty drinks, and it is popular because you can fill up on simple home-style dishes.

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All the food is left up to the restaurant as Omakase, and unless you say stop, an endless stream of side dishes keeps coming, making it exciting to see what dish will be served next.

The small interior has a homey feel, with guests seated close to one another. You can mix your own drinks, so you can also enjoy sours made just the way you like them.

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The menu changes depending on what they get in that day and the season. Just like at home.

The photo shows an assortment of obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking) from one day. It is said to be a full spread, with basil-flavored macaroni salad, tama-konnyaku (simmered small konjac balls), and dressed side dishes.

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A 2-minute walk from Gotanda Station. This is a casual izakaya (Japanese pub) where you can enjoy tasty low-priced snacks and drinks.

The menu centers on motsuyaki (grilled offal skewers), and also includes stylish stew and liver paste. It is an easy place to use whether you want to settle in for drinks or just stop by solo for a quick bite.

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The motsuyaki (grilled offal skewers) is made with fresh offal delivered direct from the market, carefully skewered and grilled over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal) until plump and fragrant.

The liver has a melt-in-your-mouth texture with no off notes at all. The teppo (rectum) releases sweet fat the more you chew, making your drink go down even easier.

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To finish, the popular veggie potage ramen comes loaded with plenty of vegetables and a big piece of roast pork, making it very filling. People like the sweetness of the vegetables and the rich tonkotsu shoyu (pork-bone soy sauce) flavor.

Even the half size has surprising volume, so it is also a good pick for sharing with everyone.

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A 3-minute walk from Gotanda Station. This is Saku Saku, an izakaya (Japanese pub) known for its charcoal-grilled fish.

Surrounded by warm wood tones, the interior has a spacious and relaxed feel. With warm hospitality, this down-to-earth spot is the kind of place where you can enjoy a quick drink while snacking on sakana (small dishes to go with drinks).

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They offer a wide range of classic izakaya dishes, including sashimi and yakitori. Of course, they also have a great selection of Japanese sake.

The "katsuo no tataki (seared bonito, Tosa style)" is a dish of fresh bonito topped with plenty of yakumi (condiments) such as onion and myoga (Japanese ginger). Garlic chips add a nice accent, too.

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Fish grilled over sumibi (charcoal fire) comes out flaky, juicy, and cooked just right. The key is the extra touch, as seen in dishes like saikyo-yaki (Kyoto-style miso-marinated grill) and teriyaki.

The "saba (mackerel) shichimi-yaki" in the photo is a popular dish, with the gentle aroma of shichimi (seven-spice blend) and the springy texture of the mackerel. The house-made soy sauce tare (sauce) is said to bring the flavor together.

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This izakaya is a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Gotanda Station. You can enjoy fresh motsu (offal) with drinks.

Motsu, the organ meat of beef and pork, is appealing because each cut has a different taste. You can enjoy the goodness of motsu in Hot Pot, grilled skewers, sashimi, and more.

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The limited-quantity popular menu item "reba-nira" features liver marinated with nira (garlic chives) and sauce, then grilled right at your table. A staff member cooks it in front of you.

The liver is fresh, with a plump and springy texture. The sweet and salty sauce mixes with the egg yolk topping for a blissful taste.

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In addition to specialty dishes like the famous "Rebanira" and meat dishes such as "shio motsu nikomi (salt-seasoned offal stew)," the restaurant also offers a full lineup of skewers that you can order in your preferred style, from A la carte to Omakase.

The photo shows "shiro (pork intestine)", "kashira (pork cheek)", "tanmoto (base of the tongue)", and "teppo (part of the rectum)".

They also serve items that are perfect to finish off a night of drinking, such as "goma no ha no onigiri (rice ball wrapped in sesame leaf)" and "motsuyaki-ya no ramen (ramen from a yakiton shop)".

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A 2-minute walk from Gotanda Station. This is a place where you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese sake and freshly grilled sumibi kushiyaki (charcoal-grilled skewers), and it works well as an izakaya.

There are counter and table seats, and it is said to be easy to drop in whether you are alone or with a group.

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They have a wide selection of distinctive drinks, including Japanese sake and craft beer. The “Tasting Set,” which lets you compare several kinds of Japanese sake, is also very popular.

You can also enjoy pairing carefully charcoal grilled skewers by skilled chefs with Japanese sake.

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The “Beef Outside skirt Skewer with Wasabi Soy Sauce” is made by slowly grilling beef diaphragm over charcoal. It is a healthy lean cut, yet it is said to have a tender and juicy texture.

The beef is topped with wasabi and a secret soy-based sauce, and the pairing is excellent.

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A 4-minute walk from the west exit of Gotanda Station. This is an izakaya where you can enjoy good Japanese sake and appetizers.

The Japanese sake selection consists only of famous labels Specially chosen by the owner himself. The easy-to-understand chart showing the characteristics of each label is Homemade by the owner. This is a place that both Japanese sake enthusiasts and beginners can visit with ease.

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Appetizers arranged in a jubako (tiered lacquer box). The look is understated, but each item shows careful, detailed work.

The food and Japanese sake bring out the best in each other, so it is easy to end up drinking a little too much. The chart inside the restaurant is also popular for making it easy to choose a sake that suits your taste.

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The “sukiyaki korokke (sukiyaki croquette)” is a very popular item with a sweet and savory soy sauce seasoning. Made with Matsuzaka beef, each crisp bite is said to release rich beef flavor and egg yolk sauce from inside.

You can enjoy it in the “otoshi set” and “kaiseki course.”

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This stylish izakaya is a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Gotanda Station and offers a lineup of distinctive drinks such as cocktails and sours.

It feels like a hidden gem with no sign at the entrance. Step through the door, and you will find a spacious interior and a variety of Private room options.

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Every dish is carefully made. Presentation, plating, aroma, and taste all come together, with plenty to enjoy.

The drink menu offers a wide lineup, including unique cocktails. If you add All you can drink to the course meal, you can enjoy more than 100 kinds of drinks.

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The photo shows piping hot fried potatoes with nori (seaweed) and shiokara (salted seafood), and you can get free refills with every course.

Every course is very filling, and you can really feel the restaurant's hospitality in wanting everyone to leave satisfied.

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A 3-minute walk from Gotanda Station. This izakaya (Japanese pub) & oyster bar has an unpretentious atmosphere, like a beach house by the shore.

In the bright and lively interior, you can enjoy seafood shipped directly from production regions across Japan, from bold steamed oysters to delicately flavored fresh oysters.

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For the "mushi-gaki (steamed oysters)," the staff boldly cook them right in front of you on the Teppan-yaki grill. You can enjoy the oysters steaming up with a live-show feel.

The plump, glossy oysters fresh off the steam are said to fill your mouth with creamy umami when you bite into them.

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The "Nama-gaki (fresh oysters), mada-gaki (Pacific oysters), 3-shu Tabe-kurabe Set" is a delicate set that lets you compare oysters from different production regions.

From rich and creamy to light and juicy, it lets you enjoy the deep range of flavors oysters have to offer.

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This izakaya restaurant lets you casually enjoy rare ingredients such as Ozaki-gyu (Ozaki beef), Sanemon-buta (Sanemon pork), and fresh fish delivered directly from Misaki Port.

Good ingredients go hand in hand with fine drinks. A wide range of alcoholic beverages, including craft beer and Japanese sake, is another draw. It is located a 3-minute walk from Gotanda Station.

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The "PLATINUM Plan" is a great value plan where you can enjoy small portions of fresh sashimi, Domestic oysters, and rare cuts of meat. It also comes with All you can drink.

The dishes are beautifully arranged with careful presentation, and the cooking is said to be impressive in the way it brings out the best in the ingredients.

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The "Ozaki gyu (Ozaki beef) meat sushi" is a popular menu item made with mildly tangy vinegared rice topped with thin slices of Ozaki gyu.

People say the fat of Ozaki gyu melts in your mouth and quickly disappears. It also gets praise for its light, clean finish.

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Just a 1-minute walk from Gotanda Station, this is an unagi (eel) skewer izakaya where you can casually enjoy grilled eel skewers, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and drinks.

The restaurant retains the charm of an old kominka (traditional Japanese house), creating a friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere. It is a place where you can enjoy unagi, which often has a luxury image, more casually and at easy-on-the-wallet prices.

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The standard grilled skewer, "tanzaku (grilled strips of eel)", is made by grilling steamed unagi (eel) with a soy sauce based tare sauce. The skin turns crisp, while the flesh stays plump and juicy.

They also offer a wide range of other grilled skewers, including "shiro-tanzaku," which is served without tare sauce, and "kurikara," made by grilling only the belly portion.

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The "Tare-yaki Kunsei Unagi to Ajitama Potesara" is popular for its unexpected combination of unagi (eel) and potato salad.

Fluffy potatoes dressed with mayonnaise, crisp onions, fragrant unagi, and a sweet savory soy sauce tare. They all come together for a surprisingly great taste.

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Washoku Yoshi is just a 1-minute walk from Gotanda Station. This izakaya lets you enjoy creative Japanese food and drinks in a calm, quiet atmosphere.

There are counter seats, table seats, and fully private rooms, so you can use it for different occasions.

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You can enjoy Special high-end drinks such as Japanese sake, Domestic whisky, and shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

The delicate dishes, made with fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients, are seasoned to pair well with the drinks. The presentation is also beautiful, making the meal a treat for both the eyes and the palate.

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The "sashimi assortment" offers not just freshness, but also concentrated umami and a texture that seems to cling to your tongue, making it hard to stop eating.

There are a three-item assortment and a five-item assortment, so you can choose depending on your mood.

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Kushiage Ohira Gotanda is a kushiage (deep-fried skewers) specialty restaurant where you can enjoy them freshly fried, just a 3-minute walk from Gotanda Station.

The long, narrow interior has a calm, grown-up feel. With a wide selection of wine and other drinks that pair well with kushiage, it is also a great place to use like an izakaya (Japanese pub).

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The kushiage (deep-fried skewers) menu is Omakase only. After asking about any ingredients you do not like or any allergies, the chef fries the day's recommended skewers.

The ingredients include meat, seafood, and seasonal vegetables. They keep bringing out different kinds of kushiage until you tell them to stop.

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The coating on the kushiage (deep fried skewers) is light and crisp. It locks in and brings out the good flavor of the ingredients.

If Omakase is not your thing, the "Okimari Course" is a good choice. The number of kushiage is fixed, so you do not have to worry about when to ask them to stop. It also makes it easy to keep track of your budget.

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This restaurant is a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Gotanda Station, where you can casually enjoy sushi and izakaya menu items.

They offer a wide selection of alcoholic drinks, including beer, sour cocktails, and highballs. Its casual and easy-to-drop-by atmosphere is part of the appeal.

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You can enjoy a wide variety of dishes just the way you like, including fried foods, salads, and hors d'oeuvres.

If you're visiting with a large group, the set "course" with food and All you can drink is recommended.

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The fish is shipped direct from the production region and purchased whole, then filleted at the restaurant, so it is exceptionally fresh.

The photo shows the course menu's "5-kind sashimi assortment." The thick-cut sashimi is known for being delicious and very satisfying.

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This is a casual izakaya (Japanese pub) where you can enjoy Tebasaki (chicken wings) Kara-age and gourmet dishes from the Kyushu region.

The spacious interior includes zashiki (tatami seating) and Private rooms, so you can choose the setup based on your group size and the occasion. It is a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Gotanda Station.

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"Tome Teba" is a popular menu item made by deep-frying chicken wings and seasoning them with the restaurant's original flavoring. The way to enjoy them is to bite right into them while they’re freshly fried and piping hot.

There are three kinds: the simple "Meibutsu Tome Teba (Salt)," the sweet and savory soy sauce-based "Meibutsu Ama Teba," and the spicy "Meibutsu Kara Teba."

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The "Hakata motsu-nabe (Hakata offal Hot Pot)" is a popular Hot Pot made with Special Domestic beef offal. You enjoy it as it cooks right at the table.

One of the pleasures is the springy texture of the motsu-nabe and how the flavor changes as it simmers. To finish, they add champon noodles and enjoy every last drop of the soup.

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Just a 1-minute walk from Gotanda Station. This izakaya chain serves seafood barbecue and fresh sashimi.

The interior is bright and lively. With long opening hours, you can enjoy food and drinks here any time of day.

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Hamayaki (grilled seafood cooked at the table), where you grill the seafood yourself, is popular. You cook shrimp, shellfish, kushiyaki (grilled skewers), and more on the tabletop roaster.

If you wash down the freshly grilled piping hot seafood with a cold beer, it feels like pure bliss.

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The photo shows the good-value lunch menu item, the "osashimi assortment set meal." It comes with an assortment of fresh sashimi, a small side dish, and fried food. It even includes dessert.

People also like that they can choose details such as the amount of rice, as well as miso soup, udon, and more.

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Kuinomoya Wan Gotanda Higashiguchi Ten is a 1-minute walk from Gotanda Station. It stands out for its calm atmosphere inspired by a traditional kominka (old Japanese house).

The interior reuses items that were actually used in old homes, and the beer glasses are made of Mashikoyaki (Mashiko ware), which has the warm feel of clay. This is a place where you can experience the good old style of the Japanese dining table.

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For the sashimi assortment, you can choose either a three-item assortment or a five-item assortment, both served with beautiful presentation.

The menu is extensive, ranging from meat dishes to fish dishes. You can enjoy healthy Japanese creative cuisine.

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The popular “Kodawari Meibutsu!! Dekkai daikon radish Oden” is a dish that lives up to its name, with a huge daikon radish that really stands out. The daikon radish soaked with dashi pairs well with the topping of tororo kombu kelp (shaved kombu kelp).

It also comes with egg and fish cakes, so it is quite filling and best shared.

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A 1-minute walk from the East Exit of Gotanda Station. This is an izakaya where you can enjoy stylish, international cuisine.

The Japanese modern interior includes Private room seating and has a stylish, calm atmosphere. With cute cocktails packed with fruit juice and a full lineup of sweets, this is also a place where guests can relax in comfort.

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The menu is incredibly varied, with meat dishes, fish dishes, takoyaki (octopus balls), pizza, shumai (steamed dumplings), and more. You can also enjoy a wide range of flavors, including Korean style, Chinese style, and ethnic style seasonings.

"Doma Doma Jiman no Kara-age" is a popular menu item. You can also add tartar sauce as an option.

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The photo is said to show “Nan no Margherita.” It’s a surprising cross-cultural collaboration dish.

They also offer highly original dishes such as Japanese-style noodles carbonara and Japanese-style carpaccio. It’s fun to get excited wondering what they taste like.