The Best Place to Drink in the Yotsuya area! 19 Recommended Izakaya

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Shamoichi Yotsuya Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy chicken dishes made with Tamashamo (a branded game fowl from Saitama Prefecture).

The interior has a warm wood toned Japanese modern feel, making it a place where you can enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace. It is located just steps from Yotsuya Station, with very convenient access.

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One of the restaurant's signature dishes is the shamo-suki-nabe (gamefowl sukiyaki-style Hot Pot). It is filled with plenty of meat and vegetables in a sweet sukiyaki-style warishita sauce.

This dish is said to pack the springy texture and rich flavor unique to Tama Shamo (Tokyo gamefowl). To finish, you can enjoy an oyako-don (chicken and egg Rice bowl).

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The “shamo no tataki (lightly seared gamefowl) with grated daikon and ponzu sauce” is said to have an excellent balance between the savory aroma of the lightly seared chicken surface and the refreshing ponzu sauce.

The inside is moist, with a pleasantly springy bite. It is well liked for letting you enjoy the deep flavor unique to shamo.

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Yotsuya Imaiya Honten is an izakaya that uses Akita-produced Hinai jidori (premium native chicken), known as the ultimate local chicken. It is located on Shinmichi-dori, a busy street right near Yotsuya Station.

Inside, the calm Japanese-style space offers counter and table seating, as well as Private room options. The careful and polite service is also said to be part of its appeal.

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The "Hinai jidori (Hinai chicken) yakitori" is grilled over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal). Each skewer is carefully grilled one by one, and the large pieces of meat are said to be very satisfying.

The "Omakase 5-skewer assortment" lets you enjoy the day's recommended yakitori. Every skewer is said to bring out the firm bite and rich flavor of Hinai jidori.

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The "Hinai jidori (Hinai free-range chicken) oyako-don (chicken and egg rice bowl)" in the photo is said to be a dish that fills your mouth with the rich flavor of chicken. It is popular for its fluffy eggs and rich egg yolk coming together for a great taste.

Reviewers say the Hinai jidori used here has a plump, satisfying bite, giving it a taste unique to this restaurant.

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Yotsuya Kurumiya is an izakaya where you can enjoy carefully prepared Japanese food and seasonal flavors. You can enjoy dishes made with seafood, Wagyu, and more together with Japanese sake.

The interior is said to have a calm and comfortable atmosphere. It is a great choice when you want to casually enjoy Japanese food.

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The restaurant’s signature dish, the “otsukuri assortment,” changes depending on what comes in that day, and you can order it from 1 person.

Each item is full of flavor, and you can taste the care that goes into every bite. It also pairs well with Japanese sake.

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The classic izakaya dish dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet) is well known for being excellent, with a wonderful dashi flavor. They reportedly use udon broth rather than regular dashi. Its soft and fluffy texture is said to be irresistible.

Its simplicity makes the high level of skill stand out all the more, making it a dish that really shows the chef’s craftsmanship.

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Genya is a seafood izakaya where you can enjoy fresh fish Specially selected at Toyosu Ichiba (Toyosu Market), and it is located on the first floor of Hotel New Shohei on Shinmichi-dori.

People like its lively izakaya atmosphere and the attentive service. You can relax and enjoy your meal at the table seats.

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The “Usagi Course” is a course menu that comes with All you can drink, including Japanese sake. It starts with sashimi and lets you enjoy fish dishes such as grilled and simmered preparations. Every dish shows just how fresh the fish is.

The Japanese sake, which they Special source from a nearby liquor store, is said to be high level across the board, with a wide selection as well.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy dishes that pair well with Japanese sake.

The photo shows the “kumi-dofu (fresh scooped tofu),” made by adding nigari (bittern) to soy milk. The tofu itself is delicious, and the yakumi (condiments) are said to go perfectly with it. It comes with thinly shaved katsuobushi (bonito flakes), and you eat it with a mild dashi soy sauce poured over the top.

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Yotsuya Balkan is an izakaya where you can enjoy creative Kyushu cuisine and craft sours.

The restaurant has a nostalgic feel, and the inside is said to always be lively. It also has an easygoing atmosphere that makes it easy to stop by casually.

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The restaurant’s popular menu item is chicken nanban. It is topped with the restaurant’s own purple tartar sauce made with shibazuke (pickled Kyoto vegetables).

The crisp fried juicy chicken goes very well with the texture and tang of the shibazuke, they say. It is rich, yet still light and easy to eat.

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The drink menu at this restaurant is extensive, with a focus on fruity sours such as the nama ao mikan sour (fresh green mandarin sour) and sumomo sour (Japanese plum sour).

The eye-catching Aoi Lemon Sour (Blue Lemon Sour) stands out with its vivid blue color. Its refreshing lemon tang and just the right amount of sweetness are said to come together perfectly, making it very tasty.

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Gyutan Sakaba Tannosuke COMORE Yotsuya Ten is located on the first floor of COMORE Mall, right by Yotsuya Station. This is an izakaya specializing in gyutan (beef tongue), where you can enjoy Japanese-style dishes.

The interior has a calm feel with the warmth of wood. At night, it is said to be lively with people relaxing over drinks and food.

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The popular menu item "Kiwami Beef Tongue Steak" is said to have a tender texture that bites through easily. They reportedly cook it with great care.

The meat is praised for being cut thicker than almost anywhere else, and for its excellent seasoning. Its flavor is said to spill out with every bite.

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The “Beef Tongue yukhoe” is a dish made with thinly sliced low temperature cooked Beef Tongue, prepared in yukhoe style. When mixed with the rich egg yolk, it is said to melt in your mouth and fill it with great flavor.

It has a strong reputation in reviews for being so good that you will definitely want to try it.

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Yotsuya Icchome Motsuyaki Nonki is an izakaya centered on motsuyaki (grilled offal skewers). It is said to be a lively and clean place with lots of appeal.

The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, and it has a reputation for working well for a wide range of occasions.

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The photo shows the restaurant's signature "shiro tare." It uses fresh pork rectum, coated in a secret sauce and grilled over charcoal.

The grilling is said to be spot on, and it's so good you could eat any number of skewers. It also has no off notes at all, which makes it easy to enjoy.

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The motsu nikomi (stewed offal), which pairs perfectly with drinks, lets you enjoy melt-in-your-mouth offal simmered for a long time.

As the restaurant’s signature dish, it has drawn reviews saying it is so good you will not be able to stop once you try it.

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Kintaro Yotsuya Ten, a taishu izakaya (casual Japanese pub) where you can enjoy motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot), has an old-school atmosphere and a lively space.

It is easy to get to from Yotsuya Station, and people like that they can drop in for a casual meal. There are counter and table seats, so it looks easy to use for different occasions.

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This shop's top recommendation, the "Kintaro motsu-nabe (offal hotpot)," is said to have a soup richly infused with the flavor of the offal, and the plump offal and vegetables are highly praised.

To finish, the "Double Italian zosui (rice porridge)" comes with plenty of cheese and tomato, giving it a risotto-like taste.

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The "hiden no sanzoku-yaki (secret recipe fried chicken)" is made with a large chicken thigh, fried until crisp. It is served piping hot and said to be juicy.

The meat is said to be melt-in-your-mouth good. The special sauce coats it well, and the savory flavor spreads with every bite.

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Mau Mau Yotsuya Nagasaki Saijiki is an izakaya where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients and drinks shipped directly from Nagasaki.

Its glass-front exterior gives it an open feel. Inside, the restaurant has a spacious layout and an atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal.

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One of the recommended menu items is aji fry (fried horse mackerel). It is made with horse mackerel shipped directly from Nagasaki.

It is said to be irresistibly good when you dip it in the house-made tartar sauce served with it. The fish is rich and flavorful, and you can enjoy its crispy texture.

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"Goto no kibinago age (deep fried silver-stripe round herring from Goto)" is made with kibinago (silver-stripe round herring), a small fish caught mainly in the coastal areas of western Japan. It is loved as a local dish of Nagasaki.

Simply deep-fried without batter, it lets you enjoy the natural flavor of the fish and is said to be delicious. It also pairs perfectly with alcohol.

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"Churrasco & Niku Bar RUMP Yotsuya Shinmichi-dori Ten" is a popular Western-style izakaya where you can enjoy churrasco taught directly by a Brazilian chef and authentic Mexican food.

Inside, the colorful Latin-style interior creates an open atmosphere, making it an easy place to relax and have a lively good time.

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The Mexican specialty “fajitas” is a piping hot Teppan-yaki dish finished with a tequila flambé right in front of you. People say it is popular not only for the taste but also for the performance.

It comes with house-made salsa and guacamole, and you wrap it in tortillas to eat it.

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The "4 Kinds of Churrasco Plate" lets you enjoy beef, pork, and chicken all on one plate. It is the restaurant's top recommended menu item, letting you enjoy the rich flavor of high quality meat directly.

Among them, the "Angus Beef Spencer roll" is said to be outstanding, with the rich flavor of high quality meat coming through clearly.

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Izakaya Nagomi is a place where you can enjoy single dishes and drinks prepared by an owner with a background in washoku (Japanese cuisine). It is located just off the backstreets from Yotsuya Station's Akasaka Exit, and is said to have the feel of a hidden izakaya.

In its homey, wood based interior, you can relax and enjoy your meal at an easy pace.

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The classic Japanese dish “tempura mori (assorted tempura)” is often ordered here with Japanese sake, and it has a reputation for being especially good among the many dishes on the menu.

The “ebi (shrimp)” has a plump, springy texture. The “satsuma-imo (sweet potato)” is said to have an irresistibly crisp bite.

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This restaurant is well reviewed for sashimi that is all fresh and delicious, with many comments saying the buri (yellowtail) is especially outstanding.

They also say the Minami-maguro (southern bluefin tuna) akami (lean meat) has a rich, smooth texture. The aburi shime-saba (seared cured mackerel) is said to be cured just right.

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Yotsuya Uoichi Shoten is a seafood izakaya (Japanese-style pub) that uses fresh fish shipped direct from producers and fresh vegetables, and it is well liked for its bright and clean interior.

In addition to table seating and Semi-private room seating where you can relax, there is also counter seating that is easy to drop in and use. You can enjoy your meal in a calm and comfortable space.

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One of the draws of this restaurant is that you can enjoy set meals even at night.

The "5-Sashimi Assortment Set Meal with Sugata-zukuri (whole fish sashimi presentation)" is said to be the restaurant's top recommended menu item. The maaji (horse mackerel) prepared as sugata-zukuri and placed boldly in the center makes a strong impression. Everything is fresh, and the tuna and aji are said to be especially great.

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The photo shows the "Tebiraki Aji Fry & Hotate Fry set meal," a popular choice for fully enjoying fried dishes.

The large hotate (scallop) fry is said to let you taste the refined umami of scallops shipped directly from Hokkaido with every bite. The aji fry uses horse mackerel shipped directly from Numazu and filleted by hand, with light seasoning that lets you enjoy the fish’s natural flavor.

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"Koshitsu x Jidori x Kaisen Izakaya Torisen Yotsuya Ten" is an izakaya where you can enjoy jidori (local chicken) and kaisen (seafood).

It has fully private rooms with a Japanese feel, creating a hideaway-like space. The spacious seating lets you relax and enjoy your meal without worrying about the people around you.

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The "Teppan-yaki tori (griddled chicken)" is cooked on a piping hot iron plate, which brings out the full flavor of the chicken.

People say the sauce is poured over it right in front of you, and the savory aroma really whets your appetite. It is said to be so good that you will get hooked after one bite.

The "Meibutsu Sengyo no Otsukuri Sanshu assortment" can be ordered from 2 servings. It comes with salmon, tuna, and saba (mackerel).

You can tell each one is carefully prepared, and they are said to have a smooth texture and great taste. You can fully enjoy fresh seafood caught that morning.

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Hakata Torikawa Nagamasa Yotsuya Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy Hakata (a central district of Fukuoka) specialty chicken skin.

It has a lively atmosphere where you can have a fun time together. There are counter and table seats, so you can use it for different occasions.

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The restaurant’s signature dish is Hakata meibutsu (Hakata specialty) torikawa (chicken skin skewers). This dish is marinated in sauce over several days and grilled each time. You can really sense the careful prep.

The chicken skin is wrapped around the skewer in tight spirals, giving it a crisp texture on the outside. The more you chew, the juicier it gets. You can choose either salt or sauce.

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The “Ajishimi Ni Daikon no Kara-age” is a striking dish made by simmering a whole daikon radish and then deep-frying it to finish. It is topped with negombu (root kombu kelp) tororo.

It is said to be so tender that you can cut through it easily with chopsticks, and the flavor has soaked in well, making it very tasty.

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Located near Yotsuya Station in a hideaway setting, Kuraya serves 100% soba as its specialty along with dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

The interior has high ceilings and a clean feel, creating a calm space that is easy to visit even on your own.

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The restaurant's standard dish is its 100% soba. It is made with buckwheat flour milled from high quality gen-soba (buckwheat grains) with a stone mill, using no binders at all.

The extra thick noodles are said to have a firm, satisfying bite. People say you can really taste the natural flavor of the soba.

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This restaurant also offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes that go well with alcohol. You can enjoy classic izakaya menu items such as tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) and grilled chicken.

In particular, reviews say the ika no ichiyaboshi (overnight dried squid) and deep-fried squid tentacles are delicious. Their tender texture is said to be irresistible.

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"Unibaru Unicoco no Tonari" is a seafood izakaya (Japanese pub) with great access, about a 1-minute walk from Yotsuya Station. It is a casual place where you can enjoy uni (sea urchin).

The interior and service are casual, so you can enjoy your meal without feeling formal. The dining space, decorated in a unified Mediterranean white and blue color scheme, is said to have a great atmosphere.

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This restaurant offers several course menus where you can enjoy all-uni dishes.

True to the concept, the "Appetizers assortment" already puts uni (sea urchin) front and center. Murasaki uni (purple sea urchin) is served in the shell, making quite an impact from the moment it arrives.

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The restaurant's top recommendation, the “uni (sea urchin) pasta,” is very popular. It is a dish that combines cheese and uni.

The chewy pasta and moderately rich sauce are said to be delicious. When you mix in the soft cooked egg and uni, you can enjoy a change in flavor.

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Uogashi Yotsuya Ten is a seafood izakaya where you can enjoy a wide range of dishes centered on fresh seafood, along with Japanese sake.

The inside has a calm feel while still being lively, and it is said to draw a big crowd. Tables are lined up throughout the space, making it an easy place for groups to visit.

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The "Goka Ozara Assortment" is a bold sashimi assortment that includes fresh wild caught fish. You can enjoy a well balanced mix of chutoro (medium fatty tuna), sweet shrimp, salmon, and more. The toppings are said to be fresh and delicious.

Fragrant sake and seasonal fish are said to pair perfectly.

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This restaurant also has a wide lineup of drinks, including Japanese sake, beer, and shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

For beer, you can enjoy Yebisu, and they say the mug is ice-cold. The highball also comes in a mega mug, which makes it a good choice when you want to drink a lot.

Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan Yotsuya Ten is a carefully crafted izakaya (Japanese pub) created by gyoza lovers who spent a long time perfecting their food. It is located just steps from Yotsuya Station, in an alley off Shinmichi-dori.

The bright and clean interior is said to have a casual, unpretentious atmosphere.

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The restaurant’s standard menu item is nikujiru yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings filled with juicy meat juices). The skin has a chewy texture, and the filling inside is said to be packed with juicy flavor. It gets good reviews for being filling and tasty.

This dish is made to go well not only as a side with rice, but also as a snack with drinks.

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This restaurant also offers a wide range of dishes besides gyoza (dumplings).

One item on the menu, the "aburi chashu (seared braised pork)," is said to have an excellent balance of fat and meat, with an irresistible smoky aroma from the searing. Reviews say it has a satisfyingly meaty texture and leaves you feeling highly Manzoku.

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Hakata Sakaba Airashika Yotsuya Ten is on the 1st floor of CO･MO･RE Mall, just steps from Yotsuya Station. This izakaya serves Hakata (a district of Fukuoka) street stall food and motsu Hot Pot (offal hot pot).

The lively interior, reminiscent of Hakata’s yatai (street food stalls), is one of its highlights. There are many table seats, and the place is always bustling with people.

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The "mentaiko (spicy cod roe) motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot)" is said to be a dish you will definitely want to order. The mentaiko (spicy cod roe) on top is apparently added generously right in front of you.

The texture of the motsu and the rich flavor of the mentaiko, together with the mildness of the miso, make it excellent. You can also choose soy sauce for the broth.

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The torikawa (chicken skin) available to order from just 1 skewer is one of the recommended menu items. The chicken skin is grilled until crisp and coated in a house made sweet sauce, making it addictive.

They also offer a curry flavored spice powder, and it gets good reviews for letting you enjoy a different kind of taste when you sprinkle it on.