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Noge is Kanagawa Prefecture's leading drinking district. This time, instead of an izakaya, we'll be visiting a Western-style restaurant called Center Grill. Founded in 1946, it's well-known as the birthplace of ketchup napolitan, but we'd like to recommend it to Syupo readers as the ultimate Western-style bar. A place steeped in history...

JR田町駅、慶応仲通り商店街の入口近くに灯る温かい赤ちょうちん。「串あげ たけちゃん」は、2001年から続く大阪串カツの名店です。元は八百屋だったというユニークな歴史あり。実は、昨今の東京の串カツ文化を語る上で欠かせない一軒なんです。揚げ...

This is a back alley in Asakusa. In an area bustling with tourists from all over the world, there is a local Chinese restaurant with warm lights that make it seem as if time has stopped. The restaurant's name is "Hakuya." Its specialty is "shumai," which is unforgettable once you've tried it. As it's a famous restaurant, it gets crowded at lunchtime, but in the evening...

This series explores the charms of a city and its people by walking around the area from the station, asking people you meet about it, and chatting with bar owners. This time, we're taking a business trip to Tokyo. So, look forward to seeing which stations we explore...

In the huge underground shopping mall in Ikebukuro, there is a stand-up sushi restaurant that has been in business for over half a century. It's called "Tachigui Sakura Sushi." It's conveniently located near the JR, Tobu, and Metro ticket gates, so you won't get wet in the rain. It offers a charm that chain restaurants don't. The finest ingredients, delivered directly from Toyosu, and the skilled work of a chef...

Founded in 1914 (Taisho 3), Okina Soba is a long-established restaurant with over a century of history, building a strong relationship with Asakusa's entertainment culture. While it's famous for its overwhelmingly popular Curry Nanban, there's one dish that regulars and entertainers alike adore: Mujina Soba, a secret dish not listed on the menu. A dish from the Edo period...

Ikebukuro is like a hometown to me, and I've walked there many times and have many favorite restaurants, but there was one Chinese restaurant I'd never been to. It's been there since 1954, long before the area north of Ikebukuro's west exit became a Chinatown several decades ago. In Taiwan's modern history...

As you exit Shin-Nakano Station and enter the alleyway, you'll find Tonkatsu Marufuku, marked by a yellow sign. The word "tonkatsu" (pork cutlet) on the sign makes you think of a delicious set meal restaurant. However, this isn't just any tonkatsu restaurant. At night, regulars enjoy sashimi and alcohol, making it a truly...

If you're looking for affordable sushi and a drink in Sangenjaya, Sushi Daidokoroya is a must-visit. It's rooted on Chazawa-dori and is open from 11:00 a.m. until dinner. Whether you're struggling for lunch in the afternoon, wanting an early toast, or wanting a late-night finale, you'll always be welcomed with authentic sushi and sake...

Toyosu Market has become a major tourist attraction in Tokyo. When you get off the Yurikamome line, you'll be greeted by a huge, brand new building. Many visitors to Toyosu Market come for the fresh sushi made with seafood. On weekends, popular restaurants are packed with domestic and international tourists...

I went to the famous Toranomon bar "Masumoto" with manga artist Razwell Hosoki. Our second stop was a place my companion, a former wine magazine editor, had been interested in. We arrived at a place in the heart of Tokyo that offered such satisfying food and drinks at such reasonable prices...

The restaurant was located in Gotanda, Tokyo. I was wandering around the south exit of the station when it caught my eye and I decided to stop in. The sign read "Kansai Instant A la carte Cuisine." The menu had an incredibly large and varied selection, and the prices were almost too generous...