5 of the best izakaya in Tokyo
The rice is topped with so much salmon roe that some of it spills over the rim in this luxurious dish, available only at dinner time! Many kinds of sake and shochu are available, and the fruit wines and liqueurs and shochu cocktails featuring fresh lemon and grapefruit that 多摩センター 居酒屋 customers squeeze themselves are popular. Akasaka Marushige has a large selection of food and drinks, and is full of life as soon as it opens. There are always 40 kinds of sake available here, 80 kinds of shochu, as well as secret drinks that aren't even on the menu!
This izakaya is a real institution in the Shibuya district, that'll delight fish and seafood lovers, coming directly from Sagami Bay. Offering platters of sashimi, salads, grilled fish, shrimp, octopus and more... The chef here loves fish so much that he goes to catch them himself, so naturally this restaurant's menu features only the freshest of fish. The main attraction here is the [Salt-grilled Yamaguchi Blackthroat Seaperch], which features a whole top-grade blackthroat seaperch, caught in the Sea of Japan, grilled over charcoal. This fish, while rich and fatty, also has a sweetness to it, and the texture is soft, with a delicate flavor.
Their famous [Bancho 6-skewer Course] features tender, thigh, liver, wing, meatball, and a vegetable skewer. They are seasoned with sea salt, which brings out the umami of the meat and vegetables. There are many varieties of sake and shochu offered here, as well as many light fares that go well with them, so this mellow spot is especially recommended for a few quiet drinks. A Japanese-style izakaya where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients, located a 2-minute walk from Iriya Station on the Hibiya Line. You can enjoy a menu that goes well with a wide variety of sake.
About a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, there is an izakaya that specializes in Japanese sake, Meishu Izakaya Kengo Oyaji. We have a wide range of lineups, including brands that are said to be the best sake and local sake. The signboard menu is the stubborn assortment of sashimi that the owner is particular about. We have prepared for you 30 of the most popular and recommended izakaya restaurants in Tokyo.
The chef has personally sampled and approved all the sake offered here, another contributing factor to this spot's popularity. Various local fish specialities are meticulously crafted to pair well with sake, and a particularly famous dish here is the , which must be ordered in advance. Squid and vegetables are added to a soup that utilizes a fish sauce made from squid innards. Coarsely grated daikon is also blended in for sweetness, and this dish is sure to warm you from the inside. Furthermore, the , directly delivered from Kumamoto, which is where the chef if from, has a phenomenal balance of red meat and fat.
From mind-blowing fruit sours to mouth-watering bites that you’ll want to write home about, here are our favourite modern izakaya in Tokyo that do things a little more creatively. Central Honshu Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Northern Honshu The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish. Kyoto and Osaka Area The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. Tokyo Area Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Grilled crab, sashimi, and other seafoods are also very popular.
To make up for it, you generally get served a little tidbit as soon as you’ve ordered your first drink. She finds grocery shopping therapeutic, always takes the longest time in the Asian section and debates with herself whether she needs that extra pack of instant ramen. A lover of sweets, she dreams of owning a patisserie and publishing her book but most of the time, she’s just really thinking of what to eat for breakfast the next day. Kagaya is run by a fun-loving joker whose antics have made the place famous. The limited tables ensure every customer gets a share of the attention, but it also means you’d better make reservations before heading over. Ramen, a specialty noodle in broth, is one of the classics of popular Japanese cuisine.
You’re also out of luck if you want to sit in the non-smoking section. Your best bet is to look for somewhere that is well ventilated. If it’s a slightly classy izakaya, they may have private rooms. There is a similar time limit placed on all-you-can-eat/drink deals, and with both, last orders are usually half an hour before.
Reasonably priced and carefully selected sake goes perfectly with the food. This another meat cuisine restaurant offers the popular , but what sets this restaurant apart is the blend of various cheeses for their fondue, creating the rich, deeper taste. Lots of people flock to this restaurant every day for their , due to how similar it is to the original version in South Korea. Also highly recommended is the , where carefully selected, succulent beef thigh dipped in rich cheese fondue. Other meat dishes on the menu include the [T-Bone Steak], which allows you to enjoy both sirloin and fillet in a single order.
From Hokkaido to Okinawa, this shop offers sake from all over the country, and has a full Japanese menu that goes well with sake! There are also standing seats perfect for a quick drink while waiting for a train. You can fully enjoy carefully prepared Japanese cuisine and carefully selected sake.
You will usually have a choice of beer , sake, shochu, whiskey and wine. Visitors to Kyoto should stop by Waraiya for some charcoal grilled chicken. If you're in Osaka, pay a visit to Ishin in the Tenma neighborhood. Visitors to Tokyo can find izakaya near any of the major stations throughout the city. Once seated, the staff will provide oshibori and serve a small appetizer known as otoshi, which is typically provided in lieu of a seating charge and costs a few hundred yen per person.
This izakaya is a real institution in the Shibuya district, that'll delight fish and seafood lovers, coming directly from Sagami Bay. Offering platters of sashimi, salads, grilled fish, shrimp, octopus and more... The chef here loves fish so much that he goes to catch them himself, so naturally this restaurant's menu features only the freshest of fish. The main attraction here is the [Salt-grilled Yamaguchi Blackthroat Seaperch], which features a whole top-grade blackthroat seaperch, caught in the Sea of Japan, grilled over charcoal. This fish, while rich and fatty, also has a sweetness to it, and the texture is soft, with a delicate flavor.
Their famous [Bancho 6-skewer Course] features tender, thigh, liver, wing, meatball, and a vegetable skewer. They are seasoned with sea salt, which brings out the umami of the meat and vegetables. There are many varieties of sake and shochu offered here, as well as many light fares that go well with them, so this mellow spot is especially recommended for a few quiet drinks. A Japanese-style izakaya where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients, located a 2-minute walk from Iriya Station on the Hibiya Line. You can enjoy a menu that goes well with a wide variety of sake.
About a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, there is an izakaya that specializes in Japanese sake, Meishu Izakaya Kengo Oyaji. We have a wide range of lineups, including brands that are said to be the best sake and local sake. The signboard menu is the stubborn assortment of sashimi that the owner is particular about. We have prepared for you 30 of the most popular and recommended izakaya restaurants in Tokyo.
The chef has personally sampled and approved all the sake offered here, another contributing factor to this spot's popularity. Various local fish specialities are meticulously crafted to pair well with sake, and a particularly famous dish here is the , which must be ordered in advance. Squid and vegetables are added to a soup that utilizes a fish sauce made from squid innards. Coarsely grated daikon is also blended in for sweetness, and this dish is sure to warm you from the inside. Furthermore, the , directly delivered from Kumamoto, which is where the chef if from, has a phenomenal balance of red meat and fat.
From mind-blowing fruit sours to mouth-watering bites that you’ll want to write home about, here are our favourite modern izakaya in Tokyo that do things a little more creatively. Central Honshu Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Northern Honshu The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish. Kyoto and Osaka Area The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. Tokyo Area Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Grilled crab, sashimi, and other seafoods are also very popular.
To make up for it, you generally get served a little tidbit as soon as you’ve ordered your first drink. She finds grocery shopping therapeutic, always takes the longest time in the Asian section and debates with herself whether she needs that extra pack of instant ramen. A lover of sweets, she dreams of owning a patisserie and publishing her book but most of the time, she’s just really thinking of what to eat for breakfast the next day. Kagaya is run by a fun-loving joker whose antics have made the place famous. The limited tables ensure every customer gets a share of the attention, but it also means you’d better make reservations before heading over. Ramen, a specialty noodle in broth, is one of the classics of popular Japanese cuisine.
You’re also out of luck if you want to sit in the non-smoking section. Your best bet is to look for somewhere that is well ventilated. If it’s a slightly classy izakaya, they may have private rooms. There is a similar time limit placed on all-you-can-eat/drink deals, and with both, last orders are usually half an hour before.
Reasonably priced and carefully selected sake goes perfectly with the food. This another meat cuisine restaurant offers the popular , but what sets this restaurant apart is the blend of various cheeses for their fondue, creating the rich, deeper taste. Lots of people flock to this restaurant every day for their , due to how similar it is to the original version in South Korea. Also highly recommended is the , where carefully selected, succulent beef thigh dipped in rich cheese fondue. Other meat dishes on the menu include the [T-Bone Steak], which allows you to enjoy both sirloin and fillet in a single order.
From Hokkaido to Okinawa, this shop offers sake from all over the country, and has a full Japanese menu that goes well with sake! There are also standing seats perfect for a quick drink while waiting for a train. You can fully enjoy carefully prepared Japanese cuisine and carefully selected sake.
You will usually have a choice of beer , sake, shochu, whiskey and wine. Visitors to Kyoto should stop by Waraiya for some charcoal grilled chicken. If you're in Osaka, pay a visit to Ishin in the Tenma neighborhood. Visitors to Tokyo can find izakaya near any of the major stations throughout the city. Once seated, the staff will provide oshibori and serve a small appetizer known as otoshi, which is typically provided in lieu of a seating charge and costs a few hundred yen per person.
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