Izakaya hopping around Tennoji Station! 20 recommended spots from seafood to yakitori

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Sakana no Meshiya Tenpata lets you enjoy fresh seafood brought in from the wholesale market every morning, and it also offers a wide selection of drinks, making it easy to stop by with the casual feel of an izakaya (Japanese pub).

The stylish interior has counter seats, table seats, and Private room seating. It is located inside Via Abeno Walk, about a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station on Each line.

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The "katsuo (bonito) wara-yaki (straw-seared) Aburi Shio Tataki and Sudachi Ponzu" is a recommended house specialty. They use a hibachi with a shichirin (small charcoal grill) inside to sear the surface of the katsuo with straw and bring out its rich flavor.

The katsuo is fragrant and tasty, and it pairs well with drinks. If you sit at the counter, you can also enjoy watching the wara-yaki cooking process as the flames rise.

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Every dish is carefully prepared and very tasty, with stylish presentation that is said to satisfy both the eyes and the palate. The photo shows the "Sashimi Seven-Variety assortment," which lets you fully enjoy the flavor of fresh seafood, and the "Smoked Six-Variety assortment," which will make you want a glass of white wine.

Because it is a popular restaurant, making a reservation is recommended.

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Yakiton Jinya is a hidden kushi-yaki (grilled skewer) izakaya tucked away in a back alley, a 5-minute walk from Tennoji Station on all lines, where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled pork made with carefully selected Kagoshima pork.

The interior, arranged in a kominka (traditional Japanese house) style, has a calm and relaxing atmosphere. It has counter seats, table seats, and Private room seating.

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In addition to courses that come with All you can drink, you can also order from the a la carte menu, and another nice point is that there are three kinds of A la carte All you can drink courses.

The signature yaki-ton (grilled pork skewers) is cooked with just the right heat to bring out the best in the ingredients. Each one is said to be excellent, with rich flavor spreading through your mouth.

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The drink lineup is extensive, including Japanese sake and shochu, and the yakiton (grilled pork skewers) is also said to pair perfectly with wine.

The "jika-sei potesara (house-made potato salad)," which lets you really enjoy the texture of the ingredients, is a popular dish with a rich, tasty flavor that goes perfectly with drinks. They also offer a wide range of other dishes that pair well with alcohol.

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Umai Kaisen to Agetate Tempura New Tsurumatsu, which serves carefully selected seafood dishes and tempura, is an izakaya located on the M2 floor of the Tennoji Mio Plaza Building, directly connected to Tennoji Station on Each line, making access excellent.

The interior has a casual wood-toned feel, with counter and table seating.

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The "Mekiki no Sakana-ya Hako-mori (fishmonger’s box assortment)" is a popular standard menu item that lets you enjoy a selection of especially fresh seafood brought in from the market, and it is a great choice when you are not sure what to order.

Not only is it fresh and delicious, but it is also appealing to the eye. The portion is generous as well, and it is said to be highly satisfying.

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The tempura, said to have a light and crispy batter, comes in a wide range of options including seafood, vegetables, and chicken. The photo shows chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cake), a kneaded fish paste product made by shaping ground fish paste.

They also offer a wide selection of drinks, so you can enjoy pairing them with tempura and seafood dishes. There is also an A la carte All you can drink course where you can enjoy more than 30 kinds of drinks.

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Located on the first basement floor of the Abeno Lucias building and directly connected to Tennoji Station on (Each) line via an underground passage, Abeno Sakaba is a popular casual izakaya tavern that is said to always be lively, known for its tasty yaki-ton (grilled pork skewers).

The clean and bright interior has table seating and a standing-drink counter.

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In addition to courses with All you can drink and an a la carte menu, they also offer two kinds of counter-seat-only Quick Drink sets. For table seats, you can order a 90-minute All you can drink option.

In the front of the photo is the "Rebateki," which lets you enjoy liver with a house-made sauce of sesame oil, salt, and green onion. It is said to have no off notes at all and to taste very good.

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The specialty "tonteki (pork steak)" is the most popular item on the menu. It is thick and juicy with a satisfying bite, and the sweet-savory sauce goes great with drinks. You can choose from 100g, 200g, or 300g.

If you are not sure what to order, the "yakiton (grilled pork skewers) 5-skewer assortment," featuring the manager's Special selection of skewers, is recommended.

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On the 3rd floor of Shinjuku Gochiso Building, a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station on (Each) line, Oniku ni Suruka Osakana ni Suruka Kano Tennoji Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy creative meat dishes and fresh seafood.

The interior has counter seats, table seats, and Private room seating, and is said to be a stylish space lined with Japanese sake.

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For seafood lovers, the "120% of cost! sashimi assortment" comes highly recommended. This signature dish lets you enjoy the best fresh fish of the day, Special selected by the head chef.

Each piece is said to be thick-cut, fresh, and delicious, and a great match with drinks. Its beautiful presentation, neatly arranged on the plate, is part of the appeal. It can be ordered from 2 servings.

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The “Wagyu Niku Hitsumabushi,” topped with plenty of Wagyu, ikura (salt-cured salmon roe), and egg over rice, is a dish with a big visual impact.

It is said to be an excellent dish that lets you fully enjoy the rich flavor of ikura and Wagyu, and it also goes well with drinks. It is said to be perfect for people who want to eat both meat and seafood.

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Abeno Sushi Ebisu Tennoji Abeno Ten is a sushi izakaya where you can casually enjoy authentic nigiri-zushi (hand-formed sushi) with drinks.

It is located about a 5-minute walk from Tennoji Station on the various lines, right near Abeno Hoop. The interior, with both counter and table seating, has a calm Japanese atmosphere.

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They offer courses with All you can drink and A la carte options. For those who want to drink a lot while enjoying their favorite dishes, the A la carte All you can drink course is recommended.

The nigiri sushi made with kurozu (black vinegar) rice is said to feature fresh, tasty toppings across the board, making the drinks go down easy. You can enjoy it either as part of a course or A la carte.

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The “ikura (salmon roe) cocktail” in the photo is a very popular dish among ikura lovers. You eat it wrapped in nori (seaweed) together with thinly shredded cucumber.

Ikura is salted salmon or trout roe, known for its popping texture. It is said to be an excellent dish where you can enjoy the contrast between the textures of ikura and cucumber.

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Yaktorito Wine Kasshiwa Tennoji Ten is on the 4th floor of the MIO Plaza building, directly connected to (Each) line of Tennoji Station. This stylish izakaya pub lets you fully enjoy the pairing of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and wine.

The interior is said to be a calm and comfortable space. It has both counter and table seating.

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You can order from either the course menu or a la carte. A nice point is that you can easily add All you can drink to the course.

The signature "Juicy! Tsukimi Tsukune (chicken meatballs with egg yolk)" is a popular dish eaten with sauce and egg yolk. It is said to be an outstanding dish, with a light texture packed with rich chicken flavor.

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It is well known for offering a wide range of creative dishes that are not only delicious but also pleasing to the eye.

The photo shows a 5-item Appetizers assortment, which lets you enjoy a little of five different Appetizers. It pairs perfectly not only with wine but also with the "Gorogoro Fruit Sour," made with frozen fruit instead of ice.

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Tabeteya Ittoku Abeno Ten is a Japanese restaurant tucked away in a back alley about a 5-minute walk from Tennoji Station on (Each) line, where you can enjoy creative Japanese dishes made with seasonal ingredients as well as classic izakaya favorites.

The calm interior spans four floors, and except for the counter seats on the first floor, all seating is in relaxing Private rooms.

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They offer a wide variety, with more than 50 items on the grand menu and more than 40 daily specials, and they also have a full range of courses.

Every dish is carefully prepared and said to be delicious. The photo shows the "Special sashimi assortment, five kinds," which is said to be rich and fatty. It is perfect as a snack with drinks.

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They stock Japanese sake and local sake from all over Japan every day, and you may even come across bottles available only on that day.

One of the popular menu items, "Satoimo no Korokoro Age" is a grown-up take on French fries that goes well with drinks. The flavor and level of frying are just right, making it addictively good.

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Hakata Motsu Nabe Ippachi Tennoji Ten, where you can enjoy authentic motsu-nabe (offal hot pot), a specialty of Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture, is located on the B1 floor of the Abeno Lucias Building, directly connected to Tennoji Station on each line via an underground passage.

The interior is said to have a calm Japanese modern feel. All seats are Sunken kotatsu seating, and Private rooms are also available.

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The signature motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot) is available both as part of a course and à la carte. They offer a wide range of soup bases, including miso, soy sauce, and salt, which is a nice touch because you can choose based on your mood.

The motsu is plump with sweet fat, and the soup is rich with the good flavor of the vegetables, making it tasty and highly satisfying.

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The "Tebasaki Kara-age (fried chicken wings)" in the photo is a popular signature dish that goes great with drinks. The flavor of the secret sauce coating them is just right, and they are said to have an addictive taste.

The restaurant also offers a wide range of carefully prepared a la carte dishes, including classic izakaya menu items, and they are all seasoned to pair well with drinks.

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Sumibiyaki Tori Tsumugi, where you can enjoy chicken dishes made with superbly fresh asa-biki jidori (freshly butchered local chicken), is a 10-minute walk from Tennoji Station on all lines.

The interior has counter seats, Sunken kotatsu seating, and table seating. The comfortable, relaxing Japanese-style space is always lively with locals, it is said.

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They offer a wide range of drinks, including Japanese sake, shochu (Japanese distilled spirit), wine, and cocktails, so you can casually enjoy chicken dishes with an izakaya feel.

The photo shows the very popular house specialty, "teba spicy age (spicy fried chicken wings)." It has a sweet and savory addictive taste that pairs well with beer. You can order it in units of 5, and it is also available for takeout.

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The photo shows the "mentaiko (marinated pollock roe) cheese toast," a pizza style dish that will make you want wine, made by topping bread with mentaiko and cheese and baking it.

They also offer courses with All you can drink included. They also have an A la carte All you can drink course.

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Uogashi Ryori Zakoba, on the second floor of a building in Onore-dori, is a seafood restaurant where you can enjoy fresh fish delivered directly from the wholesale market every day. It is about a 5-minute walk from Tennoji Station on (Each) line.

The calm interior has table seating and Private room options. They also offer a wide selection of drinks that pair well with seafood, and it sounds like an easy place to drop by casually like an izakaya (Japanese pub).

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They offer courses with All you can drink and an a la carte menu. There is a wide range of courses, from casual to more lavish.

The Monaka Kaisen Bakudan, with fresh seafood packed into a monaka shell made from glutinous rice flour, is one of the restaurant's recommended dishes. It is known for being not only tasty but also fun to look at.

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The hamayaki (grilled seafood cooked at your table) is also popular, and you can enjoy it either A la carte or with the "Kaisen Hamayaki Course." Everything is said to be very tasty and goes great with drinks.

The drink lineup is extensive, with Japanese sake, shochu, chu-hi, and more. There is also an A la carte All you can drink course, where you can fully enjoy about 40 kinds.

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Located about a 1-minute walk from (Each) Tennoji Station, Aji-dokoro Naru Abeno Ten is a long-established izakaya run directly by a Japanese sake brewery from Nara Prefecture.

The interior is equipped with counter seats, table seats, and Sunken kotatsu seating. In a warm wooden space, you can enjoy classic izakaya dishes and oden (Japanese hot pot dishes).

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You can order either a course or à la carte, and the photo shows the “Nakimasu Set,” recommended as a starter when ordering à la carte. It is a good value set that comes with 1 drink and 2 kinds of fresh fish sashimi.

Available only when ordering your first drink, it basically comes with a pint glass of draft beer, but they can also accommodate other drinks.

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The house specialty oden (a traditional Japanese simmered dish) features ingredients slowly cooked in dashi broth. It is simmered in a 60cm large pot right in front of the counter seats.

The recommended "daikon radish" is said to be excellent, with the broth fully soaked in despite its large size. It also pairs perfectly with Japanese sake.

Rikimaru Robatayaki Yaguraya, where you can casually enjoy fresh gyokairui (seafood) grilled robatayaki-style with drinks, is located on the main street of the Abenosuji Shopping Street, a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station on Each line.

The restaurant is spread over two floors and offers an open Japanese-style space. It has both counter and table seating.

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They offer courses with All you can drink and A la carte. The drink menu is extensive, and they also have an All you can drink course on its own.

The counter seats on both the first and second floors are a big draw, letting you enjoy great drinks while taking in the live feel of robatayaki (fireside grilling). You can also look over the ingredients and choose them yourself.

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Every robatayaki (fireside grill dish) is said to be delicious with a nice smoky aroma. The "Katsu Hotategai no Bata-yaki" in the front of the photo, or grilled live scallop with butter, is a especially popular signature dish that many people rave about as a must order standout, and it also pairs perfectly with drinks.

They also offer a wide range of classic izakaya dishes, including sashimi and salads.

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Located on the 4th floor of Abeno Q's Mall, directly connected to Tennoji Station on (Each) line via an underground passage, Washoku Tachibana offers kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), seafood dishes, and classic izakaya fare in a calm Japanese-modern space.

The spacious interior is equipped with Sunken kotatsu seating and table seating. It also has many Private room options.

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The kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) are carefully prepared with the skilled techniques and attention to detail of expert chefs. There is a wide variety, including meat, seafood, and vegetables, and all of them are said to be delicious.

The photo shows the "Kushikatsu Assortment 5 Kinds," where you can enjoy five items: Domestic beef, asparagus, kamo-negi (duck and scallion), giant prawn, and satsumaimo (sweet potato). It is a good choice when you are not sure what to order.

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They offer courses with All you can drink as well as A la carte. One big plus is the A la carte All you can drink course, where you can enjoy about 40 kinds of drinks.

The photo shows the "mentai dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet with pollock roe and dashi)," a great match for Japanese sake. It is a well-made dish of omelet cooked with dashi broth and topped with mentaiko (salt-cured pollock roe).

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Sumitohagama Dogen, which mainly serves local Kyushu dishes, also has a wide selection of local Kyushu sake, so you can fully enjoy Kyushu while in Tennoji in a casual izakaya setting.

The calm Japanese style interior comes with counter seating and Private room seating, and the restaurant is on the second floor of a building near Abeno Hoop, a 3-minute walk from (Each) line Tennoji Station.

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The "katsuo no wara-yaki (bonito straw searing)" is a popular menu item, with the surface of the bonito quickly seared over the flames of Domestic straw at high heat. It is served simply with salt, garlic, sliced onions, ginger, and wasabi.

The bonito is thick-cut, with a fragrant seared surface and the aroma of the straw worked into it, making it excellent and a great match for drinks.

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They offer courses with All you can drink and A la carte options. Another draw is the A la carte All you can drink course, where you can enjoy more than 100 kinds of alcohol.

The hagama-meshi (rice cooked in a traditional iron pot) made with rice from Kyushu is recommended To finish. The contents change monthly, but you can also enjoy it as part of a course. The photo shows the "madai (Sea Bream) and mitsuba (Japanese parsley) hagama gohan (rice cooked in a traditional iron pot)."

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Dokonjo Sushi is a sushi izakaya where you can enjoy sushi made with super-fresh seafood, Special selected by the owner at the market every morning.

The interior, with counter and table seating, has a homey atmosphere. It stands quietly in a back alley near Tennoji Park, about a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Station on (Each) line.

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The grand menu is extensive with more than 100 items, and the drink selection is wide as well, including Japanese sake, shochu (Japanese distilled spirit), and wine.

The popular sushi menu gets high marks for its fresh and tasty toppings, and even the seasoning of the tamago (Japanese omelet) is said to be just right. The photo shows the "nigiri assortment (eight pieces)."

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The "Dokonjo Zukuri assortment" lets you fully enjoy fresh seafood as sashimi, and while the selection changes depending on the day, every piece is thick-cut and delicious, making the drinks go down easy.

They also offer a wide range of a la carte dishes, including tempura and grilled items, and people say that whatever you order tastes great and pairs perfectly with drinks.

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Washoku Uoman, on the 14th floor of Abeno Harukas, is a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station on (Each) line and serves Japanese food made with Special seasonal fish and vegetables. They also offer a wide selection of drinks that pair well with fresh fish, so you can stop by casually like an izakaya (Japanese pub).

The interior is a refined Japanese-style space with table seating and Private room.

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They offer luxurious kaiseki (traditional multicourse meal), courses with All you can drink, and casual Gozen sets. The contents vary by season, but you can choose based on your budget and the occasion.

The “Uoman Mikaku Gozen” is a popular Gozen set that lets you casually enjoy dishes that show off the chefs’ skill, including a Premium sushi assortment, tempura, and small side dishes.

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The dish on the right in the photo is otzukuri (sashimi) of mikan Sea Bream from Ehime Prefecture, with a light citrus aroma, and which kaiseki meal, course, or Gozen set it can be enjoyed in seems to change with the season.

People say the fine flavor of this quality Sea Bream becomes even more vibrant, making it an excellent dish. It also pairs well with Special Japanese sake selected from around Japan.

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Sumibiyaki to Nabe Ryori Tachibana Abeno Honten serves delicious charcoal grilled dishes and Hot Pot dishes, and also has a good selection of drinks, making it easy to stop by like a casual izakaya (Japanese pub).

The interior has a warm wood feel and is fully equipped with table seating, Sunken kotatsu seating, and Private room options. The restaurant is located along Onore-dori, a 5-minute walk from Tennoji Station on each line.

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You can order from courses with All you can drink or from the à la carte menu, and another nice point is that they also offer an On-the-Day All you can drink A la carte course that you can order without a reservation.

Their signature "Ozeki chanko-nabe (sumo hot pot)" is a hearty Hot Pot packed with 20 kinds of ingredients, including scallops, chicken, and vegetables, and it is well known for its rich, tasty soup.

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Another signature item is the sumibiyaki (charcoal grill), made with a house-made soy sauce tare (sauce). They offer a wide range of ingredients, including chicken, pork, and vegetables.

Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), which pairs especially well with drinks, is by far the most popular. The chicken is quickly grilled over charcoal, giving it a fragrant surface while keeping the inside packed with flavor and juicy.

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Sakae ni Eda is a hideaway-style izakaya just a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station on Each line, located on the first basement floor of a building in Misuji, and it serves dishes that bring out the full flavor of seasonal seafood.

The interior has the warmth of wood and a cozy feel, with both counter and table seating. It is popular, so reservations are recommended.

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You can order from courses with All you can drink or from the a la carte menu. Reviews say every dish is faultlessly delicious.

The “cream croquette kani (crab)” in the photo is a popular dish, and many say it is especially outstanding. It is a cream croquette with crab inside, topped with a sauce made from kani miso (crab tomalley).

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They also offer a wide selection of drinks that go well with the food they serve. You can also enjoy pairing the dishes with Japanese sake.

The photo shows Eni Eda no Tebakara, piping hot chicken wing Kara-age that goes great with drinks. It is crisp on the outside and juicy inside, and said to taste absolutely great. You can order from 1 piece.

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About a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Station, "Tori Ryori Izakaya Family" sits tucked away in a back alley and is a chicken izakaya where you can enjoy dishes made with fresh meigara-dori (brand-name chicken).

The interior has a warm wood-based look, with counter seats and table seating separated by bamboo blinds for a Semi-private room feel.

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They offer courses with All you can drink and A la carte options, and they also have an On-the-Day order OK A la carte All you can drink course.

Their signature charcoal grilled Domestic chicken lineup is extensive. It is also included in every course. If you are not sure what to order, the "Aburiyaki Three-Kind Assortment" is recommended, letting you enjoy seseri (neck meat), harami (skirt steak), and thigh.

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They also serve sumibi yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken skewers) with a wide range of cuts. Each one is said to be nicely charred on the outside and juicy inside, making them great with drinks.

The "Chicken Nanban Fry" in the photo is also popular and can be enjoyed either à la carte or as part of a full course. You eat the crispy fried chicken Kara-age with plenty of house-made tartar sauce.