Izakaya Hopping Around Tamachi Station! 20 Popular Spots with Menus That Go Great with Drinks

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Sumibi Kushiyaki Keigyo Tamachi Ten is an izakaya located about a 3-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station, and it is known for its tasty authentic charcoal grilled dishes.

The system is based on the Omakase course, with additional à la carte items available to order.

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The "Omakase course" is popular for dishes made with Special chicken, fish, and vegetables from around Japan, carefully grilled over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal).

For the "sasami skewer," you can choose your topping from "wasabi," "ume shiso (pickled plum and perilla)," or "natto (fermented soybeans)."

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The drink menu is full of a wide variety of options that pair well with the food.

For Japanese sake, the owner’s recommended labels are available in a lineup of about 30 kinds. They also sometimes stock seasonal bottles and limited edition sake.

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Robata to Motsuni En is an izakaya (Japanese pub) popular for its otsumami (table appetizer), the "motsuni (stewed offal)," as well as dishes made with seasonal ingredients and robatayaki (fireside grilling).

Inside, the restaurant has lively counter seating, along with fully private rooms that are perfect for private dining.

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The tori momo (chicken thigh) is boldly grilled over the flames of the robata, with a nice char on the outside.

It has a great balance between the crisp skin and the juicy meat, and it is said to taste good with either salt or tare sauce.

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The drink selection always includes more than 30 kinds of Japanese sake, and the original alcohol menu is also quite extensive.

The seasonal fruit sours are made with plenty of fruit at its peak, and are said to be something you can enjoy with both your eyes and your taste buds.

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Tori Ichidai Hanare is a sister restaurant of Tori Ichidai Honten, an izakaya in the Tamachi Station area that is so popular it can be hard to get a reservation, and this branch is also said to be always bustling with customers just like the Honten.

Starting with their signature menu item, samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup), they offer a lineup of carefully crafted creative dishes centered on chicken.

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Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) is made by slowly simmering a young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, Korean ginseng, jujubes, and other ingredients.

The chicken is tender and delicious, almost melting in your mouth. You can also add an extra layer of flavor with the house-made miso sauce.

The "5-skewer yakitori assortment" uses Shingendori (Yamanashi chicken), letting you enjoy the recommended cuts of the day.

Each one is carefully grilled, making it a fun assortment to enjoy as you eat.

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Tekkа Honten is a charcoal grilled izakaya in the Keio Nakadori Shopping Street that is popular for its nice, homey atmosphere.

The menu is said to be popular for dishes made with asabiki reba (fresh morning processed liver) shipped directly from the Shibaura meat market, as well as yakitori grilled over Kishu binchotan (Kishu white charcoal).

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The "Wagyu Horumon Spicy Miso Yaki" is popular as a dish that goes great with drinks, with plump-textured Horumon and a nice accent from the topped green onions.

If you dip it in the spicy miso served on the side, you can enjoy a different kind of great flavor.

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The sashimi assortment is a popular menu item that lets you enjoy fresh seafood shipped directly from the fishing port.

For drinks, they offer a wide variety centered on Japanese sake selected by a kikizakeshi (sake sommelier), along with draft beer and Hoppy.

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Sagaken Misemura Fumoto Akadori Tamachi Honten is a popular izakaya known for its carefully curated menu, including dishes made with ingredients from Saga Prefecture.

The interior is a stylish space inspired by a mountain lodge at the foot of the hills. There are counter seats, table seats, and Sunken kotatsu seating.

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The "Mitsuse-dori (Mitsuse chicken) Sumibi Kushiyaki (charcoal grilled skewers)" is well known for its wide lineup, from "thigh" and "yagen Cartilage" to rare cuts.

A warming stand for yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is placed on each table, so you can take your time and enjoy your meal while it stays warm.

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For group dining, courses with All you can drink are also popular.

The main dish, takkanmari-nabe (Korean chicken Hot Pot), is slowly simmered, and the rich flavorful soup and its great harmony with the vegetables are said to be excellent.

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Senbane in Tamachi is a popular izakaya where you can enjoy creative dishes based on regional cuisine from across Japan.

The interior, renovated from a traditional old house, is spacious and has a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind. There are Semi-private room seats and fully private room seats as well.

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The "renge-zushi (spoon sushi) 5-kind assortment" is a popular menu item that looks as good as it tastes.

You can enjoy bite-size sushi made with 5 kinds of toppings, including tuna and salmon. It is said to taste great even without soy sauce.

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In winter, the Sendai specialty seri-nabe (Japanese parsley Hot Pot) is also recommended. First, add the chicken to the soup, and once it is cooked through, swish the roots, stems, and leaves of the seri through the broth and eat them.

You can order it for 2 or more people, and it is also included in the "Senbane Manyu Course."

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Umanamiya Mita Honten is a popular izakaya in Tamachi where you can enjoy dishes made with fresh horse meat delivered directly from Odagiri Sangyo Bokujou (Odagiri Sangyo Farm) in Aomori Prefecture.

Inside, there are counter seats, table seats, and fully private room seats, so you can use it for different occasions.

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The "Utamaro-nabe (horse meat sukiyaki Hot Pot)" can be ordered for two or more people, and the horse meat is said to taste great when eaten with the miso-based dipping sauce made with whole garlic cloves.

For an extra charge, you can add more meat or include vegetables and soba noodles.

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A wide selection of drinks, including Japanese sake and shochu, is another draw. Reviews also said that when paired with dishes made with garlic, the drinks just keep flowing!

"Shusse Lemon Sour" is a playful menu item that gets bigger each time you reorder it.

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Kaisen to Kamameshi no Omise Uoyoshi Tamachi Ekimae Ten is a popular izakaya where you can enjoy fresh seafood sourced from Toyosu Ichiba (Toyosu Market) and dishes made with Special ingredients.

The interior has a stylish wa-modern (Japanese modern) atmosphere. There are a variety of seating options, including casual counter seats and plenty of Semi-private room seats where you can relax in comfort.

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The menu is popular for dishes that let you enjoy seasonal seafood, starting with the "Assorted Sashimi Three Kinds assortment".

For meals with 2 or more people, a course with All you can drink is also recommended, where you can enjoy fish dishes prepared in a variety of ways.

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The signature unagi no kamameshi (eel pot rice) also drew reviews saying that it smells delicious the moment you lift the lid, and the aroma really gets your appetite going!

People say the plump eel is full of flavor, the rice is well soaked with the eel sauce, and even the crispy scorched rice at the bottom is fragrant and incredibly good.

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Sumibiyaki to Sosaku Shuko Iki Tamachi Ten, about a 4-minute walk from the Shiba Back Exit of JR Tamachi Station, is a popular izakaya known for its nice hideaway atmosphere.

The interior has a stylish Japanese modern design, and there are table seats as well as Private room seating.

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The menu features a full lineup of creative dishes made with carefully selected ingredients and extra attention to detail.

The "Jumbo Momo Kushi" is said to be grilled until crisp on the outside, letting you enjoy its juicy flavor.

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The “super tender boiled Beef Tongue” is simmered until it is so soft you can cut it with chopsticks, and it is said to be delicious.

If you are not sure what to order, a course with All you can drink that lets you enjoy the popular menu items is also recommended.

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○気 is an izakaya about a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Tamachi Station, where you can enjoy dishes from all over Kyushu.

The interior is spacious and has a calm atmosphere. There are table seats in total that can be used to suit the size of your group.

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The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, from seasonal fish dishes to house-made kushiage (deep-fried skewers) and small plates that pair perfectly with drinks.

The sashimi in particular is said to be cut thick, making it very satisfying to eat.

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The drink menu offers a full lineup, with more than 100 kinds of Special Japanese sake from around Japan and more than 180 kinds of shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

They also have beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options, so you can enjoy pairing the food with drinks that suit your taste.

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About a 1-minute walk from the Mita Exit of JR Tamachi Station, Kashi Bangaichi Tamachi Ten is a popular izakaya where you can enjoy a wide variety of seafood dishes.

The interior has a kominka-style (traditional Japanese house-style) design and a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind. There are also Private room seats that are perfect for a private meal.

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The hako-mori sengyo sashi (boxed assortment of fresh sashimi) is a great first order, letting you enjoy very fresh seafood.

For group dinners, they also offer courses that let you enjoy the menu, including the sashimi assortment.

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The drink lineup includes Japanese sake and shochu, along with other options that pair well with the food.

They always have more than 20 kinds of Japanese sake available, and sometimes seasonal limited edition and premium labels come in as well.

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Koshitsu Settai・Uchitate Soba Nagayama, located along Keihin 1-gosen about a 1-minute walk from Tamachi Station, is an izakaya where you can enjoy carefully crafted creative Japanese dishes, including soba (buckwheat noodles).

The first floor has table seating and a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to drop by. The second and third floors also have Private room seating where you can relax in comfort.

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The signature "soba (buckwheat noodles)" is said to be made from flour ground in-house with a stone mill so that heat does not build up.

The "moritsuyu" is a recommended dish that lets you simply enjoy the flavor and texture of the soba.

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The "Kaisen Soba Sushi" uses soba noodles instead of shari (sushi rice), and the harmony with the popping texture of ikura (salmon roe) is said to be amazingly good.

It is a popular menu item that is also included in recommended options such as the "Kanayama Course," where you can enjoy the restaurant's recommended dishes.

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Tamachi Sumibikushiyaki Shojikiya, about a 5-minute walk from Tamachi Station, is a popular izakaya (Japanese pub) that people like for its hideaway location tucked away down a side street.

Inside, the restaurant has a calm and refined Japanese-style space. On the second floor, there are also Private room seats that are perfect for a more private meal.

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The "Iwate brand pork" dish, Ganchu-buta (Iwate brand pork) Chuck Eye Roll aburi-yaki (seared grill), is said to be cooked up juicy, with a charcoal aroma that really whets the appetite.

Adding the yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste) served on the side lets you enjoy a different kind of good flavor as well.

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The "Manpuku Course," available for groups of 3 or more, lets you enjoy 10 dishes made with seasonal ingredients, with All you can drink included.

The "sashimi assortment" gets good reviews for its thick, generous cuts of various kinds of sashimi, which also make it feel like a great deal.

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Uo to Nihonshu x Yakitori Tamachi Shoten So Honten is a popular izakaya where you can enjoy carefully crafted dishes made with ingredients specially selected by the head chef, along with Japanese sake specially chosen from around the country.

Inside, there is a wide selection of table seating that can fit different group sizes, as well as Private room seating for up to 20 people that is perfect for Banquets.

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The “Sashimi 3-point assortment” is a recommended dish where you can enjoy super fresh seafood caught that morning. You can enjoy the rich flavor of each fish and its melt-in-your-mouth taste.

It is also a popular item included in the “Kiwami Course,” which can be ordered for 2 or more people.

The menu is full of variety, with not only washoku (Japanese cuisine) but also Chinese food and dishes from many other countries.

The "ramu-kushi (lamb skewer)" is said to feature juicy lamb grilled until fragrant, with plenty of spices bringing out its flavor.

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Kanpaiya is a creative izakaya where the popular dishes are Special Wagyu, seafood brought in from the market, and kushiyaki (grilled skewers).

The spacious interior has also drawn reviews praising its relaxed atmosphere, which makes it easy to enjoy a leisurely meal. It also has a good selection of fully private rooms for small groups.

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The "Salmon Rare Katsu" is topped with plenty of ikura (salmon roe), making it a dish that looks appetizing at first glance.

The balance of the crisp, fragrant coating, the moist salmon, and the tartar sauce is said to be just right.

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Reviews say the food is high quality, with seasoning that pairs well with drinks.

Even the salads and fried dishes are said to be good, and the “Beef Tongue choregi salad” is also a popular menu item. The meat has enough presence to feel like the star of the dish, and the well grilled Beef Tongue and the salty choregi are said to be a great balance.

A popular taishu izakaya (casual Japanese pub) in the Tamachi area with a wide variety of menu items. Their signature Homemade jumbo grilled gyoza dumplings are especially popular.

In addition to the lively main dining area, they also have Private room seating where you can relax, making it easy to choose the right setting for the occasion.

The “Homemade Jumbo Yaki-Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)” are popular for their juicy taste, with plenty of pork and vegetables packed inside their thick wrappers.

There are also options topped with “yuzu negi (yuzu and green onion),” “garlic,” and “negi mayo (green onion and mayonnaise).”

The menu also offers a full lineup of authentic Chinese dishes.

The "Chicken Kara-age and Vegetables Stir-Fried with Black Vinegar" features crispy chicken Kara-age and colorful vegetables coated in a black vinegar sauce, and it is said to have an appetite-boosting tang.

The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is slowly grilled over charcoal, bringing out a rich, flavorful taste.

The “tsukimi tsukune” is a dish of softly grilled tsukune (chicken meatball), eaten with egg yolk mixed in.

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The lineup centers on Special Japanese sake and shochu selected from across Japan, with labels that pair well with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

For meals with groups of 3 or more, the courses with All you can drink that let you enjoy the manager’s recommended dishes are also popular.

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About a 2-minute walk from Tamachi Station, Koshitsu Izakaya Wakkanai Gyoko x Wakkanai Bokujyo Tamachi Ten is an izakaya with a lineup of carefully selected dishes centered on food made with ingredients from Hokkaido.

Inside, they offer plenty of box seats that can accommodate small groups and up. There is also Sunken kotatsu seating where you can relax in comfort.

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The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including a sashimi assortment featuring seafood from Wakkanai, Hokkaido, and in winter you can also enjoy Ishikari-nabe (salmon and vegetable Hot Pot with miso).

For Banquets and group dinners, courses packed with Hokkaido gourmet specialties are also popular.

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The "Ise ebi (spiny lobster) whole assortment" is said to surprise some people with its size. It has a plump, springy texture, and it is popular for its sweet flavor that spreads across the palate.

Many reviews also said the lineup of Japanese sake to enjoy with the food is very good.

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Mita Gyoza Sakaba is a 5-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station. This izakaya is known for its filling gyoza (dumplings) and Beef Tongue.

The interior has a Japanese modern feel, with mainly hall seating as well as Private room seating.

The signature menu item, the “Homemade Large Gyoza (dumplings),” is made to pair well with alcohol.

The “Yuzu Negi Large Gyoza” is known for being delicious, with crispy and juicy gyoza accented perfectly by the aroma of yuzu and the sharp bite of green onion.

The “All you can eat and drink” option is popular because you can enjoy All you can eat servings of 9 popular dishes, including chicken Kara-age.

For drinks, you can also enjoy free refills from a wide range of options, from beer and Japanese sake to non-alcoholic beverages.

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Necchu Sakaba Sakana-tei Tamachi Ten is a well-reviewed izakaya known for its lineup of dishes made with carefully chosen ingredients, including seafood sourced from Toyosu.

The spacious interior has 144 seats in total, with table seating in the main floor as well as Semi-private room and Private room options that can be used based on the size of your group, making it easy to choose seating for all kinds of occasions.

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The "Tezukuri Gyoza (handmade dumplings)" are known for their crisp sear and juicy, addictive flavor.

Each dumpling is quite large, and they come as a set of five, so if you visit with a group, sharing them sounds like a good idea.

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The motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot) is said to be a great match of rich broth and plump, bouncy motsu, making it especially tasty.

For group meals, the "Authentic Motsu-nabe Hot Pot Course" with All you can drink is also recommended, letting you enjoy the restaurant's popular dishes as well.