01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A glance through the menu reveals clever twists that bring an easy smile. Small plates designed to accompany drinks hit the mark from the opening sip, from crisp-fried daikon disguised as "Almost French Fries" to "Shibuya Party People", which pairs slow-simmered Nagoya-style beef tendon dote-ni with crunchy raw green peppers. Other starters, such as potato salad spiked with smoked daikon pickles (iburigakko) and smoked egg, or seared amberjack drizzled with fragrant chive soy sauce, make natural companions for that first pour.
Seared Dishes and Rice-Wrapped "Ate-Maki"
Heartier appetite-pleasers headline the grilled section: seared beef tongue with fermented cabbage and yuzu kosho, alongside sweet-and-savory bone-in short ribs coated in a rich glaze. Equally prominent are the ate-maki, hand-rolled sushi conceived specifically as drinking snacks. Combinations range from the fatty tuna and crunchy pickled radish of Toro-Taku to sweet-savory Wagyu sukiyaki and clean, refreshing scallion sprout with wasabi, creating lively contrasts against seasoned sushi rice.
Diverse Drinks and Sizzling Late-Night Finales
Beverage choices span the brisk Miyamasu Lemon Sour and koicha-wari (strong dark green tea with shochu) to distinctive natural wines, sake, and draft beer. As the night winds down, hot final courses take center stage, including sizzling Neapolitan spaghetti served on a scorching cast-iron plate and fiery Taiwan-style ramen. Set to a comfortable musical backdrop, the room offers counter and table seating alike, accommodating both casual solo drop-ins and convivial group gatherings.
