Sengyoya is an izakaya located just a few minutes' walk from Kichijoji Station, where you can fully enjoy fresh seafood. The establishment features a traditional Japanese interior with a sturdy counter table. The owner personally selects the seafood, which is offered in a diverse menu that changes with the seasons, ensuring new discoveries with every visit. Relax in a soothing atmosphere while enjoying local sake sourced from various regions across the country.
"Junsuii" is an izakaya (Japanese pub) in Kichijoji where you can enjoy teppan-grilled dishes and fresh seafood. Since opening in 2012, it has been beloved by many regulars for its seasonal-ingredient dishes and casual atmosphere. The wide variety of teppan-served menu items are all very hearty. It's a space where you can enjoy the live feeling at the counter seats while spending a pleasant time with friends or colleagues.
Just a 2-minute walk from Nakano Station, Hormone Life Taro-chan is a yakiniku tavern where you can enjoy grilled meat made from Kobe beef and Tajima beef heifers. The interior is not very spacious, but the staff, who have specialized knowledge of hormone, serve fresh offal. You can relish the exquisite balance of lean meat and fat with a secret sauce, and it pairs exceptionally well with natural wines.
Izakaya Isahai is a Showa-style izakaya known for its fresh sashimi. Located in a quiet area close to the station, it offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a variety of homemade dishes. With warm hospitality, the house-made grilled mackerel from Hokkaido and fried white shrimp, highly recommended by the female owner, are dishes you'll want to savor every time you visit.
Sakaba Keiji is a lively izakaya where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in a vibrant setting illuminated by neon lights. Known for its spicy Sichuan mapo tofu and a diverse range of Chinese dishes, every meal is highly praised for its quality. Additionally, the drink selection is impressive, with seven varieties of lemon sour being particularly popular.
Shokkei Shimaya Ebisu is an exquisite izakaya that feels like a hidden retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can savor rare local chicken dishes. The dishes made with house-made Kumano jidori chicken are particularly remarkable, offering a delightful burst of juiciness and a rich texture that makes you want to return time and again. You can enjoy a relaxed dining experience in the stylish atmosphere of the restaurant.
Kushiyaki Dizu offers exquisite skewers made from fresh domestic chicken, grilled over charcoal, in a retro Showa-era atmosphere. The yakitori and other dishes are seasoned with carefully selected salt and a secret sauce, ensuring that each dish is made with care.
A shop in Koenji where you can enjoy mushrooms and alcohol. As the name suggests, you can taste various dishes made with different types of mushrooms. The sashimi platter with three types of mushrooms was particularly delicious, with a perfect balance of mushroom flavor and soy sauce. Additionally, there is a wide variety of shochu and sake, including chu-hai and sour cocktails. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also pleasant and welcoming.
Mizore is a hidden specialty shop for Echizen oroshi soba, known to those in the Gakugei Daigaku area. Located on the second floor, the restaurant offers a clean and calm atmosphere where you can enjoy a diverse soba menu. Focusing on oroshi soba, they also serve warm soba and unique night-only dishes, all showcasing a commitment to handmade quality. The rich texture of the homemade thin noodles and the perfectly balanced soba dipping sauce will captivate customers.
Tori Take is a well-regarded casual yakitori restaurant located near Gakugei Daigaku Station. In a clean and pleasant atmosphere, each skewer of yakitori is carefully grilled, allowing you to enjoy its fresh flavors. Notably, the chicken offal stew and a variety of unique menu items are abundant, offering new discoveries with every visit.

