Ota Ward

On the way back from Haneda Airport, if I feel like stopping off for a drink, I can think of several izakayas to stop by, such as Omori's "Tsutahachi," Tachiaigawa's "Torigata," and Shinagawa's "Mikasa." To broaden my options, I decided to stop by Heiwajima's "Sansui" before my flight on my way to Haneda.

Tamagawaya Sake Shop in Kamata: Hamamatsucho's popular Chinese restaurant, Tamagawaya Sake Shop, is relocating to Kamata on September 1, 2024. I went for a drink with the liquor wholesaler Asahiya ahead of the move. I was blown away by the heartiness of their signature dish, "Sara Taiwan." The alcohol is reasonably priced, so I ended up drinking a lot...

Yaguchi-no-Watashi "Torisei" In the Yaguchi-no-Watashi Shopping Arcade, there's a large bar that gets so busy you need a reservation. The name of the bar is "Torisei." Established in 1980 (Showa 55) by a chef from Yamagata, the bar's signature dish is yakitori, but the sashimi made with seafood sourced from the market is also excellent! Continued...

A yakitori restaurant beloved by locals, located between Keikyu Kamata Station and Zoshigaya Station. Despite being a residential area, it's also home to many shops. This area was formerly home to the famous bar "Sanpei," which closed in 2015. "Jumbo Otsuka," which opens at 1 p.m., is a huge hit during the day. It's a common question: "What do you usually do?"...