Izakaya in the Matsudo area! 19 popular spots where you can enjoy great drinks and food

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Wa Mika is an izakaya where you can enjoy Wagyu steak, sashimi, and creative dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

The calm interior has counter seats around the kitchen, along with comfortable box seats and table seating.

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The Homemade dishes, made by a chef devoted to washoku (Japanese cuisine) and packed with seasonal ingredients, have drawn high praise in reviews, with people saying everything is delicious and the quality is very high.

For sashimi, which is said to pair well with Japanese sake, the recommended choice is an assortment that includes fish in season at that time.

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One of the appeals of Japanese sake is that it uses local rice and water, so each region has its own character, and this restaurant also has a wide selection of Japanese sake, which makes it nice that you can choose one to match the food or your taste.

They offer everything from standard Japanese sake to rare limited edition bottles.

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Sakedokoro Hiyoshi, long loved by locals in Matsudo, is a long-established izakaya with 80 years of history since its founding. They offer a wide range of dishes, from otsumami (small plates to go with drinks) that pair perfectly with alcohol to hearty meal-style options.

Inside, the restaurant has a comforting Japanese space with a warm, old-fashioned feel, making it a great fit whether you want to enjoy a drink on your own or spend time chatting with friends.

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One of the recommended dishes, the "beef tendon and daikon radish stew," is made by slowly simmering Domestic beef tendon for 3 hours.

The beef tendon is tender, and the daikon radish is said to be full of dashi flavor and very tasty. Its sweet and savory seasoning, slightly on the rich side, pairs well with Japanese sake.

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The drink menu includes a "Lemon High Set" that you can make yourself while adjusting it to your own taste.

You finish the drink by mixing Sapporo shochu with shochu, soda water, and a squeeze of lemon. You can also have the shochu with oolong tea or with hot water.

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Nama Tsukune Motoya Shin-Matsudo Ten is a yakitori izakaya in a convenient location just a 1-minute walk from Shin-Matsudo Station.

Many reviews mention the staff service, saying the team is cheerful, energetic, and leaves a good impression. The lively interior has counter and table seating.

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The specialty is nama-tsukune (fresh chicken meatball skewers), slowly grilled from a raw state over binchotan (high-grade white charcoal).

The simple “nama-tsukune (salt or sauce)” lets you enjoy the ingredients themselves, and the popular “Tsukimi nama-tsukune,” where you coat the juicy tsukune with egg yolk, is also said to be a favorite, with rich chicken flavor in every bite.

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The yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and kushiyaki (grilled skewers) prepared by a certified grill master are also highly recommended. They have everything from the classics to vegetables and more unusual varieties.

For alcohol, they offer authentic shochu and Special Japanese sake, which seem like you could enjoy endlessly with the yakitori.

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Nagi Jukusei Dori Ohako is an izakaya known for its tasty yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with jukusei-dori (dry-aged chicken), which is aged under carefully controlled temperature and humidity.

The 1st floor has counter seating facing the open kitchen, while the 2nd floor offers table seating with the charm of a traditional kominka (old folk house). There is also a Private room, making it easy to use for different occasions.

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The photo shows the popular nama-tsukune (fresh chicken meatball) with a "59-second shelf life." It is grilled from raw, then wrapped in pork caul fat to keep the flavor from escaping.

They also offer a wide range of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) made with aged chicken and cooked over charcoal. They serve cuts such as Tenderloin, which is tender and low in fat, as well as obi (a rare cut from the inner thigh).

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One of the restaurant's three signature dishes, the "Ni Mugimiso Motsunikomi," is slowly simmered with a blend of shiromiso (white miso) and Kyushu mugimiso (barley miso).

The rich soybean-based flavor of the miso and the tender, melt-in-your-mouth motsu (offal) are said to pair well with alcohol.

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"Souru Sakaba Ripiru Matsudo Ten" is a Korean izakaya near Matsudo Station.

In addition to the unique entrance door designed like a vending machine, the neon-lit interior is cute and sure to lift your mood. There is a fully private room with a door that can be used even by small groups.

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There is a wide selection of drinks, including sours with real fruit pulp and makgeolli (traditional Korean cloudy rice wine).

Courses with All you can drink and All you can drink plans that can be added to à la carte orders are also popular.

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Korean-style Yakiniku called samgyeopsal (grilled thick cut pork belly), where you grill thick slices of pork belly and wrap them in vegetables, is said to be savory and juicy, and goes great with rice or drinks.

The UFO Chicken is also recommended, where you coat chicken Kara-age in the melted cheese in the center of the pot before eating it.

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Uokazoku is an izakaya by reservation only that serves authentic dishes packed with the restaurant's care and attention, from fish dishes such as sashimi to izakaya favorites and salads.

There are counter seats, regular table seating, and Sunken kotatsu seating, so you can choose what suits your group size and occasion.

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The fish are said to be wild caught selections delivered from production regions around Japan, including Tokyo's Tsukiji and Kyoto.

The sashimi is a popular item loved by regulars. They say the recommended seasonal fresh fish is cut into thick slices and tastes great.

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Kara-age, a classic snack that goes great with alcohol, is one of the staples here. At this restaurant, they marinate it with dashi stock and yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste) before serving it, and it has been a popular menu item since the place first opened.

The "Tofu no Atsuage," in which they deep-fry tofu only after an order comes in, is another dish that many people love.

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Sakana Sakaba Uosei Yabashira Eki Biru Ten, about a 1-minute walk from Yabashira Station and Shin-Yabashira Station, is an izakaya known for its fish tank and tasty dishes made with fresh seafood.

They also say the Shusseuo Lemon Sour is popular, letting you choose the mug size with names based on shusseuo (fish whose names change as they grow).

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A recommended choice is the fresh sashimi assortment, featuring seafood carefully selected by the buyer directly from Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market).

Soy sauce is the usual way to enjoy sashimi, but at this restaurant, you can change up the flavor with rich sesame sauce or wasabi sesame sauce.

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For fish dishes, they also serve items like today's grilled kama and sengyo no namero (Chiba-style minced fresh fish with condiments), a local dish from Chiba Prefecture made by chopping and mixing fish with yakumi (condiments).

They also have a well-stocked selection of alcoholic drinks that pair well with the snacks, including Kyushu shochu and tasting sets of Japanese sake from different regions (assorted varieties available), and it has a good reputation.

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Echigo Matsudo Ten, just a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Matsudo Station, is a well-reviewed izakaya where you can relax and enjoy drinks in a highly private setting that also includes Japanese style Private rooms.

They offer an A la carte All you can drink plan that includes beer and Japanese sake, as well as courses with All you can drink that let you try their signature dishes.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy local favorites loved in Niigata and Echigo.

They also recommend shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) made with the Niigata brand pork Echigo Mochibuta, as well as Kaku-ni (sweet and savory braised pork belly).

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Hegi soba, a Niigata-born dish of soba made with funori (seaweed) and served on a wooden tray, is also popular To finish after drinks.

Niigata is also known as a great sake region. Try the local tanrei karakuchi (clean, dry) sake along with regional cuisine.

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This is Shoya Matsudo Ten, an izakaya chain run by the Daisho Group, which operates restaurant brands.

With the concept of “a neighborhood tavern with itamae (Japanese chefs),” the restaurant serves professionally prepared dishes and seasonal fresh seafood.

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The seafood is top quality wild caught fish and shellfish delivered fresh from waters around Japan and fishing ports across the country.

Along with the sashimi assortment that lets you enjoy what tastes best each season, the simmered fish and grilled fish that show off the skill and experience built over 50 years since the restaurant opened are also recommended.

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In addition to the restaurant's standard "Otokkuri (large sake flask)," they offer Japanese sake from various regions, and you can order from 1 go.

They also have monthly rotating local sake that brings out the appeal of the food. Draft beer and assorted varieties available sours are on offer as well, making this the perfect izakaya for a night when you want a drink.

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Isomaru Suisan Matsudo Nishiguchi Ekimae Ten is a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Matsudo Station, and the restaurant occupies the 1st to 3rd floors of the Noda Building.

This seafood izakaya chain is known for its hamayaki (grilled seafood you cook yourself). Even the counter seats have grills, so it is easy to stop by on your own.

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This is hamayaki (seaside-style grilled seafood) that is grilled right at each table, making the live experience part of the fun. Paired with the Fresh Scent of the Ocean, it really whets your appetite.

They also offer the assortment "Hamayaki Set," live shellfish taken from the fish tank in the restaurant, and "Kani Miso Kora-yaki" with a rich taste from their secret seasoning.

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The drinks come in a wide variety, including fruity sours, original highballs, and Japanese sake.

The All you can drink course where you can enjoy the signature dishes includes the popular draft beer.

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Hamayaki Kaisen Izakaya Daisho Suisan Shin-Matsudo Nishiguchi Ten is a place where you can enjoy seafood cooked as hamayaki (seaside-style grill) on a tabletop stove. The seating is mainly tables and zashiki (tatami seating), so you can relax and take your time.

The casual, unpretentious atmosphere and the izakaya-style interior with the feel of a fishing town are part of its charm.

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Shellfish such as awabi (abalone) and hotate (scallops), taken straight from the fish tank, can be enjoyed not only as hamayaki (seaside-style grill) but also as sashimi, so you can really taste how fresh they are.

For hamayaki, they also offer shrimp, crab, and vegetables such as mushrooms.

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The All you can drink menu includes a wide range of alcoholic drinks, such as draft beer and a large tokkuri (narrow-necked sake flask with a rounded body) of Japanese sake.

For an extra charge, you can also add the All you can drink option with three kinds of Special local sake. A recommended course with All you can drink is the plan that includes hamayaki (seaside-style grilled seafood) and nigiri sushi.

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Kushikatsu Tanaka Matsudo Ten is a nationwide kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) chain that carries on recipes first created in Nishinari Ward, Osaka.

It is popular for its lineup of easy-on-the-wallet and tasty snacks that go perfectly with drinks, including kushikatsu made by skewering a range of ingredients such as meat and vegetables, coating them in batter, and frying them.

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Kushikatsu at Kushikatsu Tanaka Group is made with original blends for everything from the batter to the oil and sauce, and they say the taste is the same at every restaurant.

There is a wide variety of ingredients, and the combination of your favorite kushikatsu (deep fried skewers) with an A la carte All you can drink plan is also popular.

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There are plenty of food options, including kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), Osaka's famous takoyaki (octopus balls) that you make yourself, and izakaya dishes served right after you order.

For drinks, the specialty is the Chinchirorin Highball, which comes with perks depending on the total number rolled on the shaken dice.

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Izakaya Soreyuke! Tori Yaro! Matsudo Ten is said to be a great value spot where you can enjoy food and alcohol at reasonable prices.

It works well for a wide range of occasions, from everyday visits and casual solo drinks to lively get-togethers with friends.

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"Wada-chan Kara-age (1 piece)" is a signature menu item that gets high praise in reviews for being large and satisfying.

The original Kara-age powder developed with the company president has a bold flavor that will make you want to order another highball.

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They offer a wide range of dishes that go great with drinks, including the crispy and well-spiced “Spicy Skewer 1 skewer” and the richly seasoned “Iekei-style Stew.”

The A la carte All you can drink option is available even without booking in advance, and there is also an unlimited-time plan.

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Ichigen Higashimatsudo Ten, about a 1-minute walk from Higashimatsudo Station, is an izakaya with a lineup of menu items perfect as snacks with drinks, from sashimi to fried dishes.

Inside, it has a family restaurant-like atmosphere that makes it easy for a wide range of guests to visit, and it offers relaxing Semi-private room seating and a kids' menu, making it easy for families to enjoy as well.

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The "Tori no addictive Hanshin-age" is a popular menu item that lets you enjoy various parts of the chicken, and it also works great as a snack with drinks.

It comes with three kinds of spices, so you can change up the flavor. The potatoes served on the side come with a service that lets you get free refills as many times as you like.

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They have a wide range of alcoholic drinks, including draft beer, Japanese sake, and wine from various labels.

The food menu features Japanese, Chinese, and Western-style dishes such as seafood, so you can switch drinks and enjoy them even more.

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At Hakata Shoten Matsudo Nishiguchi Ten, you can enjoy local specialties from Fukuoka and Hakata, along with nostalgic Showa-era dishes and grilled skewers.

This cozy izakaya has Private rooms for groups of 2 or more, as well as Sunken kotatsu seating.

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At this restaurant, the popular dish is motsu-nabe (Hakata-style Horumon Hot Pot), a signature Hakata hot pot simmered with horumon, garlic chives, and cabbage.

Their motsu-nabe uses fresh Domestic beef offal, Special vegetables selected by production region, and a secret soup stock, and it is said to be delicious right down to the noodles To finish.

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The menu features classic Hakata izakaya staples such as “Hakata Guruguru Kawa Kushi 2 skewers” and “Hakata Hitokuchi Gyoza 6 pieces,” which are easy to finish in a few bites.

For Japanese sake and shochu, they offer well-known labels. The courses that come with All you can drink, with several options to choose from, are also recommended.

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Matsudo Motsuyaki Sakaba Teketeke is an izakaya known for its motsuyaki (grilled offal skewers), with reviews saying that once you try it, you will be hooked! They also serve original drinks that pair well with the food.

Inside, there are counter seats and table seating with noren (traditional fabric dividers), giving it a yatai (street stall)-style feel.

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A range of dishes is prepared in-house with a strong focus on freshness. Among them, the motsuyaki (grilled offal skewers) “addictive shiro (pork intestine)” is soft and has no off notes, and the generous sauce makes it a great match for drinks.

Another great option is the kushiyaki (grilled skewers) “Shojiki Shio Tsukune” paired with fresh green peppers, a combo with a nice texture that tastes excellent.

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In addition to dishes that work well as palate cleansers or snacks to go with drinks, they also serve ramen that is just right To finish.

For drinks, the popular choice is the "A la carte Premium All you can drink / 2H," which includes original drinks such as "[House-Made Sour] Teke Lemon."

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Manten Sakaba Kitamatsudo Ten, about a 1-minute walk from the East Exit of Kitamatsudo Station, is an izakaya where you can feel the atmosphere of Japan from a few decades ago, with posters and menu sheets covering the walls.

In the lively, down to earth space, conversation is sure to flow naturally. It offers counter, table, and zashiki (tatami floor seating) seats.

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These yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and yakiton (grilled pork skewers), which are easy to enjoy and perfect with drinks, are said to be very good.

Each comes in several different cuts, so you can compare them and enjoy the variety. The restaurant is also known for its popular specialty nikomi (stew), made with paitan (rich white broth) and pork motsu (offal).

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The drink selection is wide, ranging from standard choices like draft beer and lemon sour to local jizake (regional sake) from around Japan. You can also enjoy plenty of some alcoholic drinks with courses that include All you can drink.

You can also order drinks loved at Japanese taishu sakaba (casual pubs), such as Hoppy and vice sour.

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Yataiya Hakatagekijo Shinmatsudo Ten is a popular restaurant where you can have fun enjoying drinks and snacks in an interior inspired by the yatai-mura (a gathering of simple outdoor food stalls) of Nakasu, Fukuoka.

The restaurant has table seating and counter seating, as well as Sunken kotatsu seating where you take off your shoes before stepping up.

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You can enjoy Hakata ryori (Hakata cuisine) with a full lineup of local specialties. The photo shows the "Tetsunabe Gyoza" the staff hand-wrap every day at the restaurant.

The filling has lots of vegetables and a mild sweetness, and with the restaurant's secret sauce and the rich flavor of the meat, it is said to be nice and juicy.

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Some drinks, including highballs and beer, are also available in large mugs for a generous serving.

House specialties include unusual drinks like the “cafe au lait highball (sweetened / unsweetened)” and the “Oronamin C Pocari Sweat sour,” which mixes a carbonated energy drink with a sports drink.

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Mekiki no GInji Shin-Matsudo Ekimae Ten is a seafood-focused casual izakaya run by Monteroza Co., Ltd., the company behind a well-known izakaya chain.

In a lively space with the feel of a fish market, you can enjoy a wide variety of seafood dishes and drinks.

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Hamayaki (seaside-style grilled seafood), which lets you directly enjoy the aroma and umami of fish and shellfish, looks like a luxurious dining experience.

The "Meibutsu Hamayaki assortment" includes popular seafood items such as kani miso korayaki (grilled crab miso in the shell) and Karafuto shishamo (smelt).

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The seafood menu includes the colorful Gokai Sashimi Nana-shu Mori (bold 7-kind sashimi assortment), which brings together several kinds of fresh fish, as well as sashimi of Oranda-jima Salmon from Iwate Prefecture, raised in an environment close to nature.

Enjoy it with your favorite combination of Japanese craft beer, shochu, or Japanese sake.