Spend a blissful evening in Ginza with great oden (Japanese hot pot dish) and drinks! 10 popular spots for a moment of pure happiness

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Ogura is a restaurant where you can enjoy traditional oden (Japanese hot pot dishes simmered in broth), prepared by an oden chef with 50 years of experience. It also has a good reputation for its a la carte dishes, so you can use it as an izakaya (Japanese pub) as well.

It is located on the basement level, a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station. Inside, there are counter and table seats, as well as Private room, so you can relax and enjoy your time.

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The main menu item, oden (Japanese one-pot stew), is made in Kanto style without using soy sauce, seasoned only with salt and based on broth from kombu kelp and bonito flakes.

The flavor has soaked well into each ingredient, and every item is said to taste carefully prepared. The most popular are the “daikon radish” and “tsumire (fish ball).”

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You can choose from about 30 kinds of oden ingredients at all times, and not only the classics but also unusual items like kamo-gobo (duck and burdock) and zenmai (royal fern) are available.

If you are not sure what to order, the "oden assortment" is a great choice. It lets you enjoy a selection of recommended oden, including daikon radish.

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Ore no Kappo Oden Ginza is a restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Ginza Station Exit B5, where you can enjoy kappo (Japanese fine dining) centered on oden (Japanese hot pot dish).

The interior has a modern Japanese design and a relaxed, casual feel. In addition to table seating, there are 18 counter seats, making it a good fit for small groups.

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The oden features a broth made with an exquisite blend of five ingredients, including katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), saba-bushi (dried mackerel flakes), and yaki-ago (grilled flying fish). It is well liked for its rich umami and for bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Among the wide variety of oden items, including vegetables and seafood, the daikon radish is especially recommended as a dish that captures the restaurant's signature flavor.

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The chef, who honed his skills at a renowned Japanese restaurant, serves a full lineup of dishes beyond oden (Japanese hot pot dish) as well. They also offer a wide selection of Japanese sake, so you will want to enjoy pairing it with the food.

If you want to fully enjoy what this restaurant has to offer, the "Casual Course of Standard Popular Menu Items," which combines oden with the restaurant's popular dishes, is a perfect choice.

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Kameko is a restaurant serving pure Kanto-daki oden (Kanto-style simmered hotpot) and Homemade dishes, carrying on the flavors of Otako, the long-established oden favorite founded in 1923.

Located in the basement of a building just a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, it is said to have an appealing hideaway atmosphere. Reviews also mention that it is easy to visit even on your own.

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The oden (Japanese hot pot items simmered in broth), slowly simmered while the dashi broth is topped up every day, is said to have outstanding flavor and deep richness.

There is a wide variety, including the "daikon radish" that is so tender you barely need teeth, and the "cabbage roll," which the owner recommends. They also offer chilled oden in the summer season only.

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They also offer a full lineup of a la carte dishes that pair perfectly with drinks, including chinmi (delicacies), sashimi (raw fish), and fried items.

The photo shows the "menchi-katsu (Japanese minced meat cutlet)," which is said to be a big favorite among regulars. This hearty cutlet is packed with juicy meat and topped with demi-glace sauce, making it a great snack to go with a drink.

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Ginza Godaigo is a restaurant where you can enjoy Kyo-fu oden (Kyoto-style oden), sumibiyaki (charcoal-grilled dishes), and creative Japanese cuisine in an interior that evokes the charm of Kyoto.

Located on Ginza Corridor-gai (Ginza Corridor Street), it seems to have a calm atmosphere that is perfect for adults to relax and enjoy drinks and food. It also has Private room zashiki (tatami seating) available for groups of 9 or more.

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Their signature Kyoto-style oden is made without any chemical seasonings, and served in a broth based on kombu kelp and bonito.

The broth is light yet full of deep umami, and it is said to pair well with each ingredient. They offer both A la carte and assortment menus.

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The charcoal grilled dishes cooked over binchotan (high-grade Japanese charcoal) are also menu items you should definitely order. There is a wide variety, including beef Tenderloin steak skewers and grilled foie gras skewers.

The chicken skewers made with Shizuoka brand chicken Ajiwai-dori are also recommended. It is said to have strong sweetness and richness, while being lower in fat and calories than regular chicken.

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Sendai Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Shiogama Oden Sandaime Bunji Ginza Honten is a hidden izakaya for adults, with local Tohoku sake and gourmet food from Miyagi Prefecture.

The interior has a lively yet relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal, making it easy to use for many occasions. It also has Private rooms available for groups of 4 or more.

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Shiogama oden (Shiogama-style oden), a local specialty of Shiogama City in Miyagi Prefecture, is known for its rich broth packed with the good flavor of oysters.

You can choose from 22 kinds, from classics to more unusual options. Each one is carefully made, and people say they are very tasty. At lunchtime, you can also enjoy Gozen set meals that come with oden.

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The menu is packed with famous Beef Tongue dishes from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, including Beef Tongue croquettes and boiled Beef Tongue.

According to reviews, the "tanmoto (most tender part of the tongue) steak," made with a rare cut, is also popular. They finish the softest part of the Beef Tongue over high heat, and it is said to be a dish that releases more and more flavor the more you chew.

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Shikishunsai Kan is a Japanese restaurant tucked away on a backstreet in Ginza 6-chome, popular for its Japanese sake and oden (Japanese fish cake and vegetable stew).

Set in a standalone house-style building, the restaurant has the feel of a refined hideaway for adults. The 1st floor has casual counter seating, while the 2nd floor offers a calm Semi-private room space.

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The oden (Japanese one pot dish) seems to center on a light, clear, gently flavored dashi broth. It also pairs perfectly with the wide selection of Japanese sake sourced from around the country.

Along with the classics, seasonal ingredients at their peak and unusual creative oden are also popular. On your first visit, the recommended choice is an assortment of their popular oden items.

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One popular menu item you will definitely want to try is the "otakara chawanmushi (treasure steamed egg custard)," packed with the finest seafood.

It is lavishly filled with sea urchin, crab, and shark fin, and lets you enjoy delicate cooking and a smooth texture. Its gorgeous presentation is part of the appeal as well.

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Niku to Sake Hajime is an authentic izakaya run by an owner who loves alcohol. It is a great place to casually stop by when you want to enjoy drinks and food in the Ginza area.

The interior offers a comfortable space where you can relax without feeling formal, and it is equipped with counter seats, table seats, and zashiki (tatami seating) for small groups.

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You can enjoy the restaurant's special oden (Japanese one pot dish), simmered in a rich stock made from fish, mushrooms, and many kinds of meat.

The lineup is one of its big draws, from the classic daikon radish so tender it falls apart with chopsticks to seasonal limited items and creative oden dreamed up by the owner. Assortments are available too.

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You will definitely want to order the Wagyu dishes made with Special selected cuts chosen by the owner. They also change the cutting method to match each cut.

The photo shows the "Wagyu Sumibiyaki (charcoal grilled Wagyu) 3-kind assortment," a plate with three recommended Wagyu cuts of the day. You can fully enjoy the smoky aroma from the charcoal on the outside and the juicy meat.

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Ginza Nodaya is a popular izakaya where you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients sourced from Shizuoka and sake from Shizuoka.

Despite its Ginza location, the restaurant is said to have a warm atmosphere that makes it easy to drop by casually. It offers wide single slab counter seats and table seating. There is also a VIP seat.

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One thing you will definitely want to order when you visit is Shizuoka miso oden, a local specialty they have kept true to for more than 60 years.

This dish is seasoned with their own blend of beef tendon broth and enjoyed with sweet shiro miso (white miso). They also offer Kanto-style oden, known for its light taste.

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If you want something to enjoy with drinks, the popular "sashimi assortment" is also recommended alongside the oden.

They source fresh fish from Toyosu, Shizuoka, and Tsukiji, and people praise it for being thick cut and fresh. You can enjoy it with kanro shoyu (sweet soy sauce) from Gotemba in Shizuoka, which does not get in the way of the fish's natural flavor.

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Sosaku Washoku Bettei Ekubo is a creative dining restaurant where a chef with experience in French and Italian cuisine serves dishes that let you enjoy both Japanese and Western food.

The interior has a calm wa-modern (Japanese-modern) atmosphere, with counter seats, table seats, and Semi-private room seating. It is recommended for many occasions, including meals with someone important to you.

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The menu features many dishes that blend Japanese and Western styles, and the yoshoku-style oden (Japanese stew) with its light flavor also seems to be popular.

They value the natural taste of the ingredients and carefully finish each dish with its own touch to bring out a range of flavors. It seems to pair well not only with Japanese sake but also with wine.

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In addition, the menu offers everything from a la carte dishes that are perfect for nibbling on between conversations to desserts, so you can choose based on how hungry you are.

Reviews say the curry, made with a house blend of spices, is also popular. They say it is carefully prepared and easy to enjoy even after drinking.

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This dining bar, a 6-minute walk from Ginza Station, serves grilled dishes and fresh seafood. Its Kyo-fu (Kyoto-style) oden menu is especially popular.

The interior, lit with indirect lighting, has a calm atmosphere that helps you forget the bustle of the city. It also has comfortable sofa seating and fully equipped Private room options with a sense of privacy.

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The Kyoto-style oden (Japanese hot pot with ingredients simmered in broth), finished with a secret stock, is a signature item made from a carefully preserved recipe that has remained unchanged for 30 years.

The refined broth and the rich flavor of the ingredients really come through, making it so tasty that your drinks go down easily. The oden All you can eat course, which comes with All you can drink, is also recommended.

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The fresh fish changes depending on what they get in, and they use Special fresh ingredients. The photo shows the "You Have to Try It! Aburi Shime Saba (seared cured mackerel)," which lets you enjoy rich, fatty shime saba (cured mackerel).

They also offer meat dishes such as chicken Kara-age and beef tendon, so even people who prefer meat over fish are sure to enjoy it.