On Mondays and Tuesdays, they serve Juuyondaime and Nika. It seems that on days with a 6, you can drink No.6. It was miraculously a day with a 6, so I was able to drink No.6 (although it seems to have sold out). It's quite affordable and the service is good. I will use it again.

Located a 4-5 minute walk from Jimbocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. ★First visit in February 2023★ This restaurant is situated on a corner just off Shirayama Street. As soon as you turn from the main street, you can easily spot it. Speaking of the characteristics of Jimbocho, it is a town with many famous universities, a row of secondhand bookstores, a curry battleground, and a cafe battleground!! I wanted to visit this town, so I decided to visit this favorite restaurant of mine. I entered on a weekday (Wednesday) at 16:05. There were no customers when I arrived, but 8 customers came in after me. The L-shaped interior mainly consists of table seats, but there are also counter seats available. There is a refrigerator in front of the counter seats with rare sake and hidden sake not listed on the menu. I was very happy to see a women's restroom. The staff kindly said, "You can sit anywhere you like," so I chose a round high table seat. It's just the right size for one person, but it might be a bit cramped for two people since there are only two chairs. Takachiyo AIMACHI Junmai Ginjo Aiyama x Omachi ★★★★★ 340 yen (excluding tax) Aiyama and Omachi are always a safe bet!! I have no idea (laughs) The sake meter value is ±0, but I felt fruity with a hint of sweetness. It was very easy to drink with a refreshing finish and very delicious. I tried Takachiyo for the first time. The hiragana "Takachiyo" is popular and considered a rare sake. I would like to try that one too!! Tenmei Junmai Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki x Fukunoka Fire Heating ★★★★ 370 yen (excluding tax) Sake from Fukushima♪ The sake meter value is -4, so it should be sweet, but it wasn't as sweet as Takachiyo. However, it was refreshing and delicious. Tenbi Junmai Ginjo Lightly Cloudy Fresh Sake ★★★★★ 430 yen (excluding tax) It seems to be the most popular among the Tenbi series! I generally prefer lightly cloudy sake, and this one definitely lives up to its reputation as the most popular! It was fruity with a gentle mouthfeel, making me want more with each sip! I will look for a liquor store to buy it! White Shrimp Tempura ★★★★★ 490 yen (excluding tax) Real shrimp senbei!! I couldn't stop eating this addictive shrimp senbei!! It was even better than regular shrimp senbei! Soft and gently seasoned with salt, delicious~ Lotus Root Sandwich Tempura ★★★★ 690 yen (excluding tax) What is sandwiched in it? Some kind of paste? The taste was similar to tuna (laughs) (Coupon used) Rare Delicacies Assortment ★★★★★ Engawa Chanja, Ume Suisho, Wasabi-pickled Clam I love all of these! As a member of the app, there is an additional admission fee of 430 yen. Non-members pay an additional 100 yen. Whether this is expensive or cheap depends on the individual! Today, I didn't try it, but rare sakes such as Juyondai, Eikun, Shinsei, and Hitoriki are available at a great cost-performance ratio, so personally, I feel that the admission fee is cheap. I would like to visit other branches as well. That's how I feel these days!!

A rare place where you can drink unique Japanese sake at a very reasonable price! On this day, I tried No. 6. The nori tsukudani and cheese were exquisite. The fried white shrimp was crispy and light, which was great. With other locations available, I am likely to revisit several times.

I had a wonderful drinking experience at a Japanese sake bar. The bar is part of a chain and there are many locations, but on this particular day, my friends and I were able to enjoy various types of sake in a quiet corner of the bar without it being too crowded. The staff at all locations are helpful when it comes to recommending sake, and on this day, the staff member was particularly great as they were studying sake as their major in school. It was a fantastic experience.

I went there for the second time. There were various types of Japanese sake, so I had a hard time deciding what to drink (lol) The menu had explanations of the sake, which was helpful. The snacks were delicious, and the staff was friendly and kind, making it a place where women can feel comfortable going alone. ☆

I visited this place around 4 pm, hoping to finish work quickly and have a light drink before heading home. As expected, the seats were not fully occupied yet, with only one group of customers. The quiet atmosphere at the counter was perfect for enjoying a drink without being disturbed. The selection of sake was impressive, with prices starting in the 300 yen range, making it quite affordable, especially for those who enjoy drinking. They also offer special deals on certain days, where premium sake like Juyondai or Shinsei No. 6 are available at the same price range. Although I wasn't hungry that day, I enjoyed three cups of sake such as Mutsu Hassen and Hohoemi Mita, and the total bill came to around 1500 yen, which was a great value for the quality. It's a great place to visit when you suddenly feel like having a drink in the Jimbocho area or when you need a break from work. If you love sake, you will definitely have a good time here.

Located just north of the Jimbocho intersection on Hakusan-dori, take the first alley on the left after the first traffic light. This izakaya opened in 2018 on the site of the "Shichirin Bar Hitonagirin Jimbocho Main Store," which had its first branch in Shinbashi in 2015. The restaurant, located on the first floor of a building, displays lunch menu signs outside. The interior is reminiscent of a bar, with a black color scheme. The lunch menu, featuring popular set meals such as sashimi, grilled fish, and fried dishes, attracts a full house of customers. It must be quite challenging to run the restaurant with just one staff member in the kitchen and one in the dining area. The set meals come with rice, miso soup, a small side dish of pickles, and a drink after the meal. The "Chicken Yaki Mountain Bandit Set Meal" features savory chicken marinated in a garlic soy sauce. It is generously portioned, and even more delicious with a touch of yuzu pepper. A budget-friendly and delicious izakaya where you can enjoy set meals.

The shop is about a 2-3 minute walk from Jimbocho Station, located on the first floor with a large sign making it easy to find. For those who love sake, this is a must-visit shop. The atmosphere inside is calm, and the clientele seemed to be mostly older individuals. There are a few counter seats and the rest are all table seats. They offer over fifty types of sake, including premium ones like Dassai, Shinsei, and Juyondai, all at nearly cost price, and the quality was top-notch.

I visited a Japanese sake izakaya that is open for business during the day and also serves lunch for the first time. I arrived around 2 PM and there were no customers inside, so I was able to choose my own seat at a table. There was one staff member in the kitchen and one in the dining area, both of them seemed friendly. They provided me with a cold drink, served in a beer glass next to a bottle of sake, which is a common pattern in izakayas. Then they handed me the menu. I was interested in the seafood dishes, but this time I ordered the salt-grilled mackerel for 800 yen. However, during certain times, from 11:00 to 11:45 and 13:00 to 15:00, all items are discounted by 100 yen, making it 700 yen. By the way, rice and miso soup are free refills. They emphasized that they grill each item fresh, so it may take 5-8 minutes for the food to be ready. In reality, it took about 7 minutes. I tasted the miso soup first, which had only wakame seaweed as the ingredient. The flavor was a bit strong, perhaps it had been simmering for too long. The rice was slightly firm, possibly due to being kept warm for a while. As for the main dish, the salt-grilled mackerel had decent fattiness, but the seasoning was a bit strong. The saltiness of the mackerel and miso soup was within an acceptable range, but it made the rice disappear quickly (laughs). I finished half of the mackerel and then got a refill of rice. After finishing the remaining fish and rice, and drinking up the miso soup, I had the cold drink to complete my meal. I paid in cash at the end.

After finishing work in Jimbocho around 5 pm, we decided to have a quick reflection meeting and then head home early. As we walked down a side street, we stumbled upon a sake bar that seemed to have a great selection of Japanese sake. Curious, we decided to check it out. It turned out to be a branch of a sake brewery called Nihonshu Genka Sakagura, which has its main store in Shinbashi. Since I had never been to the Shinbashi store, this was my first visit to one of their group stores. The interior of the bar had counter seats, standing tables, and tables at the back. We sat at the counter, where we were told that for a membership fee of 500 yen, we could drink sake at cost price. Sake was served in 100ml bottles, and each person had their own glass. If you wanted to try a different type of sake, you had to rinse your glass with water before switching. The bar had a special promotion that day where any sake priced under 400 yen was only 199 yen. However, you had to order at least two dishes per person. During our visit, we tried the following sakes: - Jokigen Kyuhei-ji Junmai Daiginjo Omachi (351 yen) - Nabeshima Ginjo Summer Moon (283 yen) - Yamabuki Kyokusei Tokubetsu Junmai Muroka Genshu (250 yen) - Yukikabuto Junmai Daiginjo (375 yen) - Hakuraku Hoshi Tokubetsu Junmai (253 yen) - Masumi Ginjo (332 yen) - Kudoki Jozu JR Junmai Daiginjo (357 yen) - Ukiyo Junmai (271 yen) - Sawaya Matsumoto Junmai Morohari (247 yen) - Sogga Pale Ephes Junmai Ginjo 3rd Edition (351 yen) - Sogga Pale Ephes Junmai Ginjo 5th Edition (351 yen) There were some unique sakes available as well. My favorite sakes of the day were the Sogga Pale Ephes 3rd and 5th Editions. The 3rd Edition had a sharp acidity with a crisp and fruity sweetness, while the 5th Edition had a mellow sweetness and smooth acidity. It would have been interesting to do a side-by-side comparison of different sakes from the same brand, but the bar did not offer that flexibility. We also ordered dishes such as Deep-Fried Sea Bream (490 yen), Smoked Duck Breast (590 yen), Ham Cutlet (390 yen), Tsubugai Wasabi Salad (490 yen), and Squid Salted Innards (490 yen). The Sea Bream was particularly delicious and the Ham Cutlet was thickly sliced. After consuming a total of 11 bottles between the two of us, the bill came to 5,960 yen. While it was a good deal considering the quality of the sakes, the claim of "cost price" was somewhat questionable. Nevertheless, if you choose wisely, you can enjoy a good selection of sakes at a reasonable price.

(Visited in early April 2020) I went for lunch on a weekday, choosing a time that would minimize contact with others. While walking in Jimbocho, I saw a sign saying "We serve lunch!" at a izakaya that doesn't usually offer lunch. It seemed like a special arrangement for this period. So, I decided to give it a try. I arrived at 13:50 and there were only 3 customers inside. The menu featured 5 types of fish, salted kalbi, and 7 types of fried chicken. All set meals were priced at 700 yen, while bento boxes were 600 yen. I chose the salted and dried golden eye. They brought out a bottle of water in a sake decanter, showcasing their focus on sake. The atmosphere was very nice. The set meal arrived in about 5 minutes. It included a small but nicely grilled golden eye, cold tofu, potato salad, simmered vegetables, miso soup, and rice. For 700 yen, it was quite a satisfying meal. The golden eye had a slightly sweet flavor, but it was delicious. The miso soup had a rich seafood and kelp broth, which I often make at home as well. It was so flavorful that I couldn't resist putting some rice into the soup. It was a precious lunch experience.

When I entered the store, I found out that they had already stopped taking food orders, so I ended up just ordering a drink. I made the mistake of ordering shochu without knowing anything about the place. They told me they only have sake, so I ordered that instead. It was really cheap. This must be a great place for sake lovers.

The entrance fee is required, but you can avoid it with coupons or apps. You can drink all kinds of sake at cost price! It's super cheap. And all the rice dishes served are made to perfectly match the sake. It's amazing! The paper attached to the sake bottles can be taken home so you remember what you drank. It's very interesting. I want to go again!

The place where you can enjoy sake at a great value seems to be expanding its chain of stores, as I visited one in Akihabara a while ago and it was doing well. When I went back after a long time, I was happy to see that they have evolved to cater to people who enjoy sake in a clear and understandable way without deviating from their original concept. Sake can be difficult to choose because of the variety and flavors, but the menu is now very graphical and easy to understand. The sake is delicious, the snacks complement the sake without overpowering it, and the portions are just right to savor the taste without drinking too much. I found myself impressed by how they handle both the drinks and the food. I look forward to visiting again. I hope they still have the sea urchin sushi next time (*´人｀*) Thank you for the meal.

★★★★★ Want to visit again ★★★★ Recommend to others to visit ★★★ Would go if invited ★★ Won't go again ★ Do not recommend I visited on March 27th at 7:30 pm. The restaurant was about 80% full. You can drink sake at cost price, but they charge an entrance fee. Sake is served in 100ml (equivalent to 2 small cups). Here are the impressions from someone who is not a fan of sake: - Mizubasho: Easy to drink, not bitter - Momotaro: Drinkable, a bit stronger than Mizubasho - Kidoizumi: Too strong, couldn't drink - Dassai: Drinkable, high sake meter value but easy to drink - Kin Sabadeshu: Seems to be a hidden menu item when ordering mackerel dishes. Too strong, couldn't drink The portions seem a bit small, especially for the edamame. Other dishes like salted kombu cabbage, smoked duck, and seared mackerel were tasty but subtle. The tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) was beautifully cooked with a creamy texture and a nice salty flavor. The sake is cheap, but other dishes and drinks are expensive and limited in variety. Recommended for those who can drink a decent amount of sake. You can take the sake card home as a souvenir.

Today, I explored the newly opened store in Jinbocho. Japan Sake Genkajo is a shop where you can enjoy famous sake like Dassai for only 300 yen, making it the best cost performance place. I arrived late today, so I couldn't drink much, but I will definitely come back again. I tried Niigata's 81 for the first time, and it was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I used it for the second time. You can drink various kinds of Japanese sake at a good cost performance. The combination of sake and side dishes is perfect for sake lovers. Luckily, I was able to drink Niwaka on Tuesdays and I was satisfied.

The scores are quite low...? But I still want to use it again.

I was curious about a restaurant that offers sake at cost price. However, since it was lunchtime, I didn't drink any alcohol. The lunch menu included seafood, grilled fish, and fried chicken, as well as a one-coin lunch option. Today's special was grilled hokke, so I ordered that for 800 yen. I noticed in a recent review that all lunches were 700 yen, but it seems they have adjusted the prices. I had to wait a bit, about 10 minutes. However, when the grilled hokke was served, I understood why it took some time. It was thicker than I expected, juicy, and firm. The rice and miso soup were also seasoned well and seemed healthy. Although I can't come every week due to the price, it's a great place for a rewarding meal.

All-you-can-drink sake for 3500 yen is such a great deal, and there's also Shingeki available. This is dangerous, I might end up drinking too much! (੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾