In the ever-changing Shinjuku 3-chome area, Choshunkan continues to emit a particularly appetizing aroma. Since its founding in 1954 (Showa 29), this legendary yakiniku restaurant has witnessed the transformation of Shinjuku. Said to be the second oldest restaurant in Japan, the flavors of this long-established restaurant have been passed down through generations...

Shin-Koiwa is an area packed with famous restaurants, but among them, Torimase, founded in 1959, is a landmark pub beloved by locals. While its signature dish is yakitori, the restaurant also offers an amazing variety of sashimi and a la carte dishes. It caters to everyone from solo diners to large parties, and caters to a diverse clientele spanning generations...

Located on the north side of Taito Ward Office for 60 years, this family-run local Chinese restaurant has captured the hearts of local workers and is bustling with parties at night. The famous fluffy fried rice and gyoza are a must-try! The restaurant is open for a long time during the day, so you can enjoy a casual lunch drink at a Chinese restaurant. syupo

I ended up drinking in Shimokitazawa. My favorite yakitori restaurant and pub are gone now. The area around the station has also been transformed by large-scale redevelopment, and to me, it feels like a parallel world. I decided to just wander around the shopping arcade at the south exit...

Located right outside the south exit of JR Otsuka Station, Chojuan, founded in 1982, is a beloved local spot known for its lively and welcoming soba restaurant. Enjoy a wide selection of appetizers and unique heartland dishes before your soba meal. For a finale, we recommend the "meat broth tsukeseiro" (soba steamer) with plenty of pork.

With the rising cost of raw materials and utilities these days, sushi is becoming more and more luxurious. However, as a sake lover, I still prefer to enjoy a drink while nibbling on sushi prepared by a skilled chef at the counter. This time, I'll introduce a surprisingly affordable restaurant on Yoshino-dori Street (formerly Nikko Street), just a 15-minute walk from Minamisenju Station...