Updated 2024-08-06

Google review: 4.3 stars for Tokyo Izakayas

Address: 2nd Floor, Shibata Building, 5-12-13 Akitsucho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo

Store environment

The izakaya is very distinctive, with a retro style that evokes nostalgia. The affordable prices and delicious food make it a place to revisit in Japan.

menu

The menu lacks pictures and is in Japanese, which makes it less convenient for foreign tourists.

Store Cuisine

There are four appetizers, one of which is noodles.

Izakaya BBQ

The restaurant handles it very well; the chicken skin and liver are completely devoid of any gaminess, infused with a light salt-grilled aroma that enhances the delicious meat texture. It’s a dish I enjoy.

Semi-Cooked Chicken

It looks somewhat raw, which initially caused me a bit of hesitation because the chicken in Taiwan is not typically prepared this way. However, I later discovered it was fresh, with a delicate and tender texture. It was specially paired with wasabi, enhancing the overall flavor!

Thick-Cut Fried Ham

Semi-cooked, with a salty flavor!

Grilled Stingrays

Like Taiwan’s grilled dried squid, it tastes better with mayonnaise, making it less dry.

Deep-fried spring rolls filled with chicken, served with mentaiko sauce.

Beverages: Red wine special blend, plum wine sparkling drink, and sake.

The red wine special blend was a bit different from what I expected; it tasted sweet, which is typically appealing to women! On the other hand, the plum wine sparkling drink was more ordinary, with a slightly lighter flavor.