Near JR, Metro, and Tsukuba Express Minami-Senju Station, I visited a restaurant in the early evening on a weekday. The counter was the main seating area, with a few raised seating areas as well. The restaurant was empty at first, but quickly filled up. The beer and other drinks came out quickly, and there was a wide variety of delicious dishes and snacks available. However, the sashimi took a bit longer to be served. Overall, it was a bit pricey, but I would like to visit this restaurant again next time.

I arrived in Tokyo for a spring youth 18 ticket journey. I stayed in Tokyo's shitamachi for three nights and four days. On the second night, I went to Jirocho near Minami-Senju Station. It was a Friday night, so there were many customers. I sat in the middle of the L-shaped counter seats. On the counter, there were various side dishes and appetizers. I ordered a bottle of beer from the friendly mama. Looking at the recommended menu, there was a variety of sashimi. I decided to try the maguro (tuna) brain sashimi (600 yen). It's a rare part of the tuna. The bottle of beer was a large bottle of Sapporo Black Label. A dish of firefly squid with vinegar miso dressing was served as an appetizer. The maguro brain sashimi was pink and thickly sliced, offering a satisfying texture. It had a light and delicious taste. When I was taking a picture, the owner inside the counter asked, "What's going on?" with a puzzled look. After explaining the situation, I got permission to take photos. I also asked about the origin of the name, and it turns out that the owner's name is Shimizu, not Jirocho, and he's from Shizuoka. I see, it certainly leaves an impression. I also ordered the house specialty simmered dish (450 yen). It was miso-flavored with tripe, konjac, daikon, and green onions inside. I sprinkled some shichimi pepper and enjoyed it. When my beer was finished, I ordered two cups of hot sake. The brand was Nada no Sawas' Tsuru with a three-masu family crest in honor of the 7th generation Ichikawa Danjuro. It was a refreshing sake that I don't often drink. As I looked up at the strips with the menu written on them, I noticed two things I had never seen before. One was komai, a fish from Hokkaido. I ordered three for 450 yen. They were about 20 cm in size, with a firm texture compared to shishamo. It had a good chewiness, and as you chewed, the umami slowly emerged. It had just the right amount of saltiness and paired well with sake. When the tokkuri was empty, I switched to cold sake. I tried Jitsuraku Yamada Nishiki, a special junmai sake with an asterisk mark. This was also Nada no Tsuru. It was a light and easy-to-drink sake with a Niigata flavor. The other thing that caught my eye was kinukatsugi. It's a dish where you steam taro with the skin on, cut it in half, sprinkle salt, and then peel off the skin and eat it as a side dish with alcohol. It seems to be named after the Heian period women's costume "kinukatsugi". Well, the taste is just like regular taro (similar to small taro in Osaka). I also had curly noodles yakisoba with sweet potato shochu Kurojishi on the rocks and lime sour. I was approached by the customers on both sides, even women, and it turned into a fun drinking party. Maybe it was because I spoke in Osaka dialect, which was rare. I even managed to get along with the initially glaring owner and took a picture of the shop. Thank you for the delicious meal. I would like to visit again when I come back to Tokyo.

The assorted sashimi plate had a good variety. The prices for both drinks and food were neither too cheap nor too expensive.

Nice cost performance izakaya in Minami-Senju. This sashimi platter comes with white rice, clear soup, and a small side dish for 800 yen! Octopus, ark shell, scallop, bay scallop, tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and white fish - a total of eight varieties of sashimi. It was delicious!

It's a nostalgic and cozy old-fashioned izakaya. The prices are reasonable, yet the taste is delicious! I will definitely go back!

I stayed at a hotel in Minami-Senju for a business trip to Tokyo, so I decided to visit this restaurant nearby. It was my second stop as I had a company drinking party that day. The restaurant was very crowded, indicating its popularity. I started with a beer, which was served in a large mug, a nice touch. We had some appetizers and motsu stew, and ordered a sashimi platter. It seemed like there was a special service where each group could order one dish for 1000 yen. For my second drink, I tried Hoppy, which was made by the restaurant staff. The large dishes displayed on the counter looked tempting and were available immediately, but we were already full so we settled the bill. The total cost for two people was 4000 yen. Both the drinks and food were satisfying, and I would definitely consider visiting this place again as a first stop.

I visited this izakaya for the first time and the friendly proprietress and master run the place. The food is delicious, and the cozy atmosphere made me stay until closing time. I will definitely come back.

Sashimi is delicious and affordable, and the simmered dishes and grilled dishes are also excellent. The winter monkfish hot pot is a must-try. The chef, who treats customers like family, and the server, who is warm and welcoming, make Jirocho a wonderful place. The nostalgic atmosphere and the variety of side dishes displayed on the counter make this a beloved restaurant.

I went to my familiar Jirocho four times this week. I always appreciate their service. I hope they get fresh sand lance soon.

Lunch sashimi set. A plate full of about 7-8 varieties of seafood. Great value for money at 800 yen!

The sashimi and dishes made with seafood are very delicious.

It's a local izakaya in town, and they source their seafood from Adachi Market, so you can enjoy seafood dishes at a reasonable price. The harmonious atmosphere between the husband and wife is also great. (The wife's smile is wonderful too)

A warm restaurant where a couple always works hard together and it's always full of customers!

Great value for money. The staff are friendly!

I visited the restaurant around 7:30 pm. It was almost full with customers, but I managed to get the last seat at the counter. The menu mainly consisted of fish dishes, with many dishes displayed on large plates on the counter. Prices ranged from around 600 yen. I ordered mackerel sashimi and simmered squid from the large plate on the counter. The simmered squid was sweet and savory, tender, with a nice chewy texture that went well with beer. The mackerel, although it may have been a bit early in the season, was fatty and melted in my mouth. I wanted to try more dishes like shellfish and simmered fish, but I was already full from my second stop of the day. This restaurant is close to Adachi Market and offers a variety of fish, so I would like to visit again with a few friends to try different fish dishes. I enjoyed a leisurely time watching the Rio Olympics on TV.

Within a 3-minute walk from Minami-Senju Station is an izakaya that specializes in fish market cuisine. Most likely, they source their ingredients from the nearby Adachi Market. The name of the restaurant, "Jirocho," was chosen because the owners, the Shimizu couple, decided on it. It's a simple reason, but I quite like this kind of cleverness. You can choose to select your dish by looking at the large plates behind the counter or by checking the daily specials on the whiteboard. The menu has a wide variety of options. The sashimi is all delicious, with my personal favorite being the "tuna brain sashimi" (also known as toro). They always have it available, which is a big plus for me. The draft beer comes in a classic size glass, which brings back memories of the past. The only downside is that when it gets crowded, the service can slow down a bit. However, it's understandable since the restaurant is run by the couple. It may not be suitable for those who are impatient, but this adds to the charm of a traditional local tavern. Enjoy your meal!