- Appetizer - Kabuto-ni (simmered turnip) for 950 yen - Carbonara for 1,000 yen - Sogapeal Effis Sake Erotic Du from Obuse Winery in Nagano for 900 yen. This sake was made in a small winery as a hobby during a few weeks when the work in the vineyard was not possible. It has a rich sweetness with lingering acidity. This richness pairs well with the creaminess of the carbonara. The Kabuto-ni also surprisingly had a firm texture and was incredibly delicious. As a service for the Orix victory celebration, sashimi was also served. The richness of the fish was outstanding. Thank you for the meal.

#1282★Tabelog rating 3.07 points (as of September 20, 2023)------This time, I visited a restaurant in Adachi-ku, Tokyo, near Senju and Kitasenju stations. Below is a detailed report of my experience.★Ordered menu items, prices, and tasting report:■Food・Horse mackerel tataki ¥850- ★★★★: Fresh and delicious. Goes well with sake.・Fatty tuna roll ¥800- ★★★☆: The texture of fatty tuna and pickled radish is excellent.・Prosciutto blue cheese potato salad ¥900- ★★★☆・Eggplant miso cheese grill ¥850- ★★★☆・Mixed sweet potato tempura ¥700- ★★★＊■Drinks＊Tasting set 60cc＊Three types ¥1,500-・Tetoragawa junmai daiginjo ★★★☆: Fresh taste with the rice dancing in your mouth.・Hakurakusei special junmai ★★★★: Refreshing with a mild sharpness, perfect as a sake for meals.・Abe Kan junmai dry ★★★＊★Overall evaluation:・I enjoyed sake in a calm restaurant away from the station. The day I visited coincided with a local festival, so the bright atmosphere of the restaurant was nice.▼Store information□Recommended for:（Highly recommended, recommended, average, not recommended）・Standard for dining alone for men.・Standard for dining alone for women.・Recommended for dining with friends (2-4 people).・Recommended for a date.□Atmosphere of the store:・Casual izakaya.□Estimated number of seats:・Counter seats *10・2-seater table *1・4-seater table *6□Date of visit:・During the Obon period in August 2023.□Waiting situation:・None. Made a reservation.□Main customer base:・Couples in their 20s-40s.・Groups in their 20s.□Ordering and payment method:・Place orders verbally with the staff, settle the bill on the spot after dining.□Payment method:・Cash or credit card or PAYPAY.□Parking situation:・None.□Remarks:・Slight odor in the restaurant was a bit concerning. Thank you for the meal.

Located away from the hustle and bustle of the station, this sake paradise is a place that clearly emphasizes its focus on Japanese sake, as indicated by the name. However, they also offer a variety of other drinks, including carefully selected shochu highballs and Asahi's Maruf beer, showcasing their dedication to quality alcohol. The food served here is also delicious, ranging from sashimi and oden to Western dishes, Chinese cuisine, and even desserts. Each dish is so tasty that you'll want to keep coming back for more. If this place were located near Kita-Senju Station, it would surely become even more popular. However, being situated in a quieter area allows for a more enjoyable and peaceful drinking and dining experience. While the prices may be slightly higher compared to typical izakayas near the station, once you taste the food, you'll likely wonder, "How much does this cost to make? Is it profitable?" I believe that if this place is discovered by influential food influencers, it will become crowded, so it might be a good idea to visit sooner rather than later. It's about a 15-minute walk from Kita-Senju Station, but it's definitely worth the trip, whether on foot or by taking a taxi. Additionally, the restaurant's Instagram account posts updates about special sake acquisitions, so it's worth following for that reason as well.

I finally visited the restaurant I had been curious about in Matsumoto. The shop is located about a 9-minute walk from Kita-Senju Station. The interior of the shop is bright and has a good atmosphere, with a glass window where you can see the counter and kitchen from the outside. There is a wide variety of sake and food options to enjoy. I tried 3M shochu for the first time and it was delicious. I ordered a sashimi platter, prosciutto blue cheese potato salad, and octopus tempura for food. They were all carefully prepared and tasted great. I was very satisfied! I will definitely visit again!

It's been a while since I visited. The dish I always want to eat wasn't available that day, so I ended up having the short rib beef bowl again. It was delicious and satisfying. I just wonder when I'll be able to come on a day when my desired lunch is available. I really love short rib beef, so I'm not complaining, just stating the fact. The chances of not finding what I want for dinner are also high. Seems like I have bad luck.

The 2000 yen lunch seemed expensive, but I felt like I shouldn't avoid it, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the short-horned beef bowl in a large portion, and it seemed like they were cooking it after I placed my order, so you need to have some time to spare. The wait was a bit long, but when it arrived, it was delicious and the portion size was generous. The wasabi was also excellent. It's expensive, but I would definitely want to eat here again. The special dressing on the salad is also delicious.

I visited a traditional Japanese restaurant that I often go to at night without knowing they offer lunch. Excitedly, I visited and found they had lunch sets priced at 1500 yen and 2000 yen. While the main dishes were fish-based, I chose mapo tofu and shumai. They were incredibly delicious. The portion size was satisfying as well. It was so delicious that I felt like it was too good. I will definitely visit again soon.

I ordered a luxurious sashimi lunch where I could spend a luxurious time. The thickly sliced yellowtail, the delicious negitoro that goes well with rice, the ikura and salmon salad, the flavorful octopus, and the tuna including fatty tuna, were all so delicious that I couldn't get enough of the rice. If this restaurant were closer, I would definitely visit more often. I would like to go for dinner next time.

I had wanted to visit this restaurant for a while, but due to various reasons, I couldn't go at night, so I visited for lunch. The spacious and open atmosphere, the beautiful wooden counter, and the open kitchen where you can see the cooking process are all wonderful. I would love to enjoy a selection of carefully selected Japanese sake while indulging in the food here, but I'll save that for another time. I ordered the Komakusa pork with Saikyo miso and Negitoro rice bowl set. You can choose from a small portion of 150 grams, a regular portion of 230 grams, and a large portion of 300 grams for the rice, but the generous Saikyo miso and the Negitoro that could almost be a rice bowl on its own, along with a salad and small side dishes for 1500 yen, felt like a good deal for lunch. The food was all delicious, but the miso soup with finely ground dried fish flakes or bonito flakes was a new type for me and left a lasting impression. I'm curious about the other menu items, so I'd like to come back regularly.

Once again, I visited the place and it was a cold day, so I decided to have oden. When I looked at the menu, it had changed. Usually, changes are for the worse, but this time it had actually improved! They had interesting new sake brands and expanded their food menu. Although the PayPay discount had ended, they still had a great selection of sake for tasting, so I ordered a premium drink called King Raku for the tasting. However, the Hatsumasu sake stood out the most. I was very satisfied with everything! The appetizers were not your typical cheap ones you find at izakayas. I ended up mistaking the sakura shrimp for a rolled omelette. I splurged on the oden with shrimp shinjo on a skewer. The duck daikon with grated yam was a favorite of mine, and the spicy mustard was plentiful. I was so full that I mistakenly thought the egg was the finish for the oden. The pork stewed in Hachimantai was delicious, and the spinach was also tasty. The seasoning was rich and it was well-cooked. The two pieces of Sanriku yamada shrimp fry were served with marinated purple cabbage, and I added extra sake. I also tried the Omotenashi sake, which started off light but developed a rich flavor as I drank it. It was elegant and not overpowering, unlike typical Omotenashi sake. It made me see Omotenashi sake in a new light. It's a limited edition, so I wonder when I'll get to drink it again. This branch is originally from Kameari, Katsushika-ku. Once again, I've found another place I want to visit regularly. Thank you for the meal.

It's so cold!! I decided to have oden for dinner since this morning. I also feel like having some sake, so I decided to try this tasting set. The appetizer costs 550 yen and includes sakura shrimp rolls, egg, simmered squid, and konjac. The tasting set costs 1500 yen and includes Izumo Fuji, Sounomura, and Santou Ubusuna Inaho. They all have a fruity and easy-to-drink taste, with the last one having a deep flavor like a wine bottle. The oden includes red konjac, fish cake, chicken meatballs, Kujyo leeks, and daikon. The oden has a light broth, the red konjac has a firm texture, and the miso on top adds a nice touch. The Kujyo leek paste was delicious. The daikon topped with tororo kelp was a nice addition. The Komakusa pork stew costs 700 yen and is very tender. The oyster fry costs 600 yen and is flat and crispy. I like the atmosphere of this place. Even though I got quite full from the oden, I couldn't resist ordering some sake. They have a variety of sake that changes monthly, so I look forward to trying different ones. Overall, the stewed pork was delicious and I would like to try other meat dishes next time. Despite being a bit far from the station, this has become one of my favorite restaurants.

JR Kitasenju Station West Exit, about a 10-minute walk away, is a sake and food restaurant called Nihonshu Matsumoto. They have a counter with 12 seats and 16 table seats, offering around 50 types of sake at all times. They serve appetizers and sake during the day from Monday to Saturday (last order at 1:30 pm). The location is on the left after passing the sake bar of the liquor store and turning left at the corner of Kitasenju Pharmacy, about 100 meters away, after crossing the Nikko Kaido (National Route 4) from the main street in front of the station. On weekends around 6 pm, I felt like having some sake today for some reason. When it comes to sake in Kitasenju, I think of places like Kakinuma Senju Nomiyoko, directly managed by a liquor store, or Nomi Sakeba Urutora Kitasenju, which offers a variety of sake. Let's consult with Matsumoto~ But maybe I'll be teased, so let's not. By the way, I remembered that Nihonshu Matsumoto opened in July 2022. I called and it seemed like there was a seat available, lucky me. I arrived at the restaurant while singing B'z's "Koigokoro". The glass exterior leaks warm-colored light from inside. This makes it easy to enter and looks cool. I entered the restaurant alone. When I mentioned that I was alone, I was guided to a counter seat. Looking at the menu, drinks range from Highball for 550 yen to sake for 650 yen. A bit higher than the usual izakaya I go to~ At times like this, I think I want to be more of an adult. * Iwate Hanamaki Toriyoe Monosaku Tasting Set for 1,350 yen - Namakiri Tokubetsu Junmai Unfiltered Fresh Sake Miyamanishiki - Namakiri Tokubetsu Junmai Unfiltered Fresh Sake Gin Gin - Namakiri Junmai Unfiltered Fresh Sake Kamenoo Shikomi. Each cup is about 3 shaku, so is it enough with 3 cups for 1 go? If possible, I would like the menu to include the quantity. * Otoshi for 550 yen - Chikuwa simmered, red konjac, duck, simmered dish. In other reviews, it was served on a flat plate and looked decent, but in this case, it might be better to just label it as simmered dish (oden?) and emphasize the presentation. I think presentation is important and I didn't feel the value for the price. * Cold Vegetable Assortment for 600 yen - A long plate with paprika pickles, green vegetables, pickled red cabbage, and pickled red turnip. This had a good volume and left a good impression. * Simmered Conger Eel for 750 yen - The conger eel served on a small soy sauce dish made me wonder if they were inspired by a sushi plate. I was disappointed as at my regular spot, Enraku, they serve a whole eel. I finished my sake and meal. I paid using PayPay. I always review cheap bars, so~ It's totally useless at times like this. Life is tough, huh.

In December 2022, Adachi Ward's PayPay 30% cashback campaign is also available here, my sister. I caught wind of a new sake shop opening on the outskirts of Kita-Senju. It's not too far from the station, just across the Nikko Kaido road. Just to be sure, we checked if it was open and visited with two people. The exterior has a nice atmosphere, with an L-shaped counter and two-person seats. There are also seats in the back. We ended up eating so much at this restaurant that we almost couldn't fit anything else in our stomachs. It seems like we won't even need breakfast the next morning. So why did we visit? We just wanted to see what the place was like. Plus, it's a good deal with PayPay, essentially 70% off. We chose a table seat, which seems nice even when it's crowded. You can't sit alone, but the tasting set of three drinks for 1,450 yen is a good deal. The appetizers included red konjac, Ezo deer terrine, pickled sardines, and Matsumae pickles, a luxurious selection! The appetizers alone were almost 500 yen when calculated later. Such luxury, right? You can also choose one premium drink from the lineup. We chose New Masumi Akita Sake Komachi (from the premium lineup), Yoemon Gin Gin 45%, and Tanaka Roku Go. We heard that the owner is from Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. There were other Iwate sakes that you don't see often. We'll visit again to try them out. All the sakes were excellent, it's hard to pick a favorite. The Yoemon was more aromatic than the one we had in Morioka. The red konjac was a nice touch. The Ezo deer terrine was delicious, with no gamey taste. The Matsumae pickles had baby sardines at the bottom. The sardines went well with the sake. I want to come back here and relax. Thank you for the great experience. Bon appétit!

A friend found a restaurant by chance and decided to check it out. It's located in Kita-Senju, not right by the station but more to the west of Route 4. It's quite far from the station, but you can easily get there by taxi with just one fare. The restaurant has a stylish glass exterior and a great atmosphere. Inside, it looks like there's only a counter and a few tables, but if you go through the back corridor, there's actually a pretty spacious area. They ordered a few types of oden and various other dishes like minced raw fish, tuna cheek meat, dumplings, and seared tuna rolls. The oden had a clean and easy-to-eat elegant flavor! It was delicious! They had seconds of a few items. The minced raw fish was also outstandingly delicious. The miso seasoning was just right. The tuna cheek meat had a good texture and was addictive. They had seconds of this dish as well. There were also various types of sake, and when they mentioned their preferences, the staff recommended some good options. This place is a hidden gem!

I went with my friends. It took less than 10 minutes to walk from Kita-Senju! The atmosphere inside the restaurant was relaxed, and the food was delicious, so I will definitely go back again!

The second visit was just as delicious as the first, with consistent quality in both the food and drinks. We had a great time!

This restaurant has a glass storefront and it's hard to get in without a reservation. I visited for the first time, slightly adjusting the timing, and there were many types of Japanese sake and the food was delicious. I would love to go back again. Highly recommended!