I visited Haretoke for a second round of sake. It is located on a dining street about a 2-minute walk from Yoyogi Station East Exit. The interior is bright and clean, with a stylish atmosphere that evokes a sense of Japan. I ordered the recommended sake and dishes from the staff. The sake included Oshun, which is slightly carbonated and easy to drink, Takachiyo, which has a strong sweetness and fruity flavor, and W Aizan 50, which has a moderate sweetness and is also easy to drink. The dishes included Eggplant Oranda-ni, which had a spicy kick and a rich umami flavor, Iburi Gakko, a smoked cheese with a rich smoky aroma that pairs well with sake, and Horse Meat Karaage, which had a thin crispy coating and tender horse meat. Haretoke offers a variety of meat dishes that pair well with their carefully selected sake, and the staff's knowledge of sake was impressive. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I have been visiting this place regularly. I have been busy for the past year so my visits have decreased, but since the end of the pandemic, customers have been returning and the days with many customers have increased. It's great! I spend about an hour here, sharing my preferences and learning about various sake while enjoying horse sashimi and the new menu item, Nagaimo. With delicious food and sake, I can have pleasant conversations even as a woman alone. I will definitely come back!

I went to Yoyogi after a long time. I was curious about HARETOKE, so I decided to check it out, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant was really nice. It seems like a great place for a date. Even though I went alone, haha. The horse meat dishes were all delicious and creatively prepared, which was really nice. I definitely want to come back. The portion size for each dish is quite generous.

You can enjoy horse meat in various forms such as horse sashimi, horse tartare, and horse fried chicken, in addition to a platter of horse sashimi. The selection of Japanese sake is chosen by the owner, with a considerable amount and variety available. We tried a set of three types of sake for comparison. This is a perfect restaurant for those who love horse meat and Japanese sake. Thank you for the delicious meal! ^ ^

HARETOKE Yoyogi/Tokyo @haretoke_yoyogi 1F SW Yoyogi, 5-20-18 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Located right near Yoyogi Station Mon-Fri 17:00-23:00 (Food L.O. 22:00, Drink L.O. 22:30) Sat/Sun/Holidays 16:00-23:00 (Food L.O. 22:00, Drink L.O. 22:30) - Horse Meat Assortment 1,240 yen - Spicy Cabbage and Cucumber with Laap Pon Sauce 590 yen - Marinated Fruit Tomato and Zasai 590 yen - Fried Corn 690 yen - Chicken Tempura with Shiso Sauce 900 yen - Konjac with Roe 590 yen - Secret Cream Cheese 590 yen - Sake Glass (5 Shots) 690 yen Limited Time Only - Cocktails: Ryukyu Green Tea Liqueur 800 yen, Hidaka Tomato Juice 800 yen A Japanese sake and horse meat restaurant near Yoyogi Station. The limited-time cocktails look cute and I wanted to try them all. The horse meat was delicious, but the standout was the fried corn! It was flavorful and highly recommended. Whether you love sake or horse meat, this place is a must-visit! #TokyoGourmet #TokyoSightseeing #YoyogiGourmet #haretoke #ConnectWithSakeLovers #JapaneseSakeIzakaya #HorseMeat #HorseMeatSpecialtyStore #ConnectWithFoodies #ConnectWithGourmetLovers #StylishCocktails #Instagrammable #InstagrammableGourmet

After a long time, I came here alone. I tried various spring sake recommendations. The horse sashimi is also recommended, as always delicious, and the daikon and beef tendon with clear broth are delicious and mellow! The horse meat tempura is consistently good! I always leave feeling happy and satisfied. I will visit again!

The food was delicious as always! I tried some Japanese sake that I wouldn't normally buy myself and learned a lot about sake. Everything was tasty, but I think the best one was the "Kankiku" this time. The horse sashimi was great as usual, and we also had some delicious chicken tempura as a snack. Thank you as always! I will definitely come back!

It's been a while since I visited! They remembered me and we had a great conversation about Japanese sake. Even when I visit alone, the atmosphere is always nice and I feel happy. I got carried away and tried various types of sake, all of them delicious. This time, I was drawn to the special Risshun Asa-dzuri sake that was featured on the shop's Instagram, and of course, the tasty horse meat dishes. I feel energized and ready to take on tomorrow. I will definitely visit again!

I visited after 2 months. I had been wanting to go but kept missing the chance, finally my wish came true. I took half a day off work and arrived at the opening time. As usual, I was warmly welcomed by the female staff at the counter and enjoyed delicious Japanese sake. I tried several kinds. I also had the usual complimentary appetizer and asked for the recommended horse sashimi, which led me to try the grilled Japanese beef for the first time (today it was ribeye). They always welcome me with a smile, it's a very delightful restaurant! I look forward to visiting again!

After the state of emergency was lifted, I finally had the chance to visit this restaurant again. I wanted to come sooner, but I was busy with various things. This time, I asked for the recommended horse sashimi, and I tried the belly and sirloin cuts. I always receive two types of soy sauce, but I prefer the sweet soy sauce, so that's all I used. Feeling a bit extravagant, I also tried the Shinsei sake. As a sake lover, I was very satisfied. Sorry for always dining alone. The counter seating is so cozy, I need to bring someone next time.

✨HARETOKE✨ 03-6274-8398 Shibuya-ku, Sendagaya 205-20-18, Sea Yoyogi 1F 3 minutes walk from Yoyogi Station East Exit 🚶‍♀️ Visited for the first time during lunchtime ☺️ I've been curious about this place in Yoyogi for a while and have seen @yoyogimaniax also post about it, so I decided to check it out! The lunchtime crowd was mostly women (80%) and men (20%), with almost every seat taken. I ordered the ✨Rosukatsu set✨ for 1000 yen. I've heard of the "1000 yen wall" when it comes to set meals or dining. The Rosukatsu is fried on the spot once ordered, and it comes with pickles, rice, miso soup (tonjiru), and the freshly fried tonkatsu. The service was fast and attentive, and the thin, crispy golden coating of the tonkatsu was delicious. I recommend trying out HARETOKE's lunch during lunchtime for a luxurious experience at a great price. You can even get refills of rice, cabbage, and the delicious tonjiru. The thick, flavorful Rosukatsu is very satisfying. Is it really just 1000 yen? The cost performance is great, surpassing the 1000 yen wall! I'm also interested in the 1200 yen Hirekatsu set. You can't underestimate the Yoyogi-Sendagaya area for great lunch deals, and I'm curious about their evening menu as well. 【Store Information】 Enjoy a relaxing time in the quiet backstreets of Yoyogi... How about pairing delicious horse sashimi with premium Japanese sake? How about pairing carefully prepared meat with exquisite Japanese sake? You can even pair Japanese sake with Japanese sake! We operate with limited reservations to ensure a safe dining experience. When you visit, please call 03-6274-8398. I still want to explore the many great lunch deals in Yoyogi! 🍽️

It's been a while since I last visited. Maybe 1 or 2 months? I was greeted with the same smile as always and recommended a Japanese sake. As usual, I had the recommended horse sashimi and today I also tried the beef tendon with grated radish and ponzu sauce. It had been a while, and I felt very happy. Even as a woman dining alone, I felt comfortable in the cozy atmosphere. I am always grateful. Looking forward to trying the chilled sake next time!

Yoyogi Station is only 130m away, so the street-level store was very easy to find. I don't usually drink sake, but when there is a sweet and fruity one available, I can't resist it. I tried Kameizumi, a fruity sake with a tropical fruit aroma, tasting sweet like pineapple but refreshing. It was only 490 yen for the smallest glass. The wine-steamed honbinosu clam was delicious with a rich broth. The Holland-style eggplant and yam stew was also tasty, with a great dashi flavor. The main dish was raw horse meat, known for its high nutrition and lean protein. The two types of soy sauce paired well with it. I especially enjoyed the belly and shoulder cuts. I was craving horse meat yukhoe during the pandemic, so I was happy to have it. The meal ended with Halitoke noodles, made with beef bone broth, which was light and low in calories, perfect for finishing the meal. The staff even divided the portion into two bowls, showing great hospitality. I had a wonderful time enjoying delicious food, sake, and thoughtful service. Thank you!

The potato salad at Yoyogi Haretake is amazing! It has a crispy outer layer and a gooey cheese inside. It was very delicious while hot. They offer various types of meat including wagyu, horse meat, chicken, and pork, and they have a wide selection of Japanese sake. They have a fresh selection of sake that changes almost daily. They also have a variety of horse sashimi, including some rare options. I wanted to try everything, but surprisingly I got full quickly! The horse meat tempura was tender, juicy, and had no gamey taste. The gooey egg horse croquette was unexpectedly soft and creamy like gratin. When you pour the sauce over it, it becomes a croquette! The beef tendon ponzu was also delicious with a gentle flavor. The grilled rice ball was just the right size, and I left feeling satisfied!

HARETOKE, located in the Ura-Yoyogi area, is like a Docomo Tower reminiscent of Manhattan in NY, with a cluster of high-end stores just 2-300m below. The door to this place is open, welcoming you with a clear, cafe-like atmosphere. The counter and the entrance are lined with fine sake, adding to the charm. The experience begins with a refreshing lemon sour and horse sashimi platter, showcasing cuts like Harami, Rose, and Sirloin, served with two types of soy sauce. The horse meat tempura and colorful vegetable platter with Bagna Cauda sauce are also highly recommended. Pairing these dishes with a dry Japanese sake like Yamahouji or a pink-hued Junmai Daiginjo like Rosenoyukidoke enhances the dining experience. The attentive service and high-quality dishes make HARETOKE a popular spot loved by locals and office workers alike. Don't miss out on their high-quality lunches as well.

I visited a hidden Japanese sake bar in Yoyogi for an early summer cool down. Located between Yoyogi Station and Meiji Avenue, this place looks like a wine bar at first glance, but there are large sake bottles scattered around the signboard. The counter seats are lined with "Juyondai" sake bottles, which is quite impressive. Despite seeing mainly "horse sashimi" on the menu on Tabelog, I was excited to try pairing it with sake instead of red wine. The cozy interior had one group of customers already seated, followed by a reserved group and a walk-in group. Sake is served in wine glasses here, with clear pricing at either 390 yen or 490 yen per glass. The sake selection is quite unique and the knowledgeable staff, including a handsome sake expert, was happy to discuss preferences, food pairings, and even random trivia. The bottles with illustrations of the pandemic-dispelling yokai "Amabie" and cute polar bears like in an aquarium were perfect for Instagram. The meat sushi and horse sashimi were both delicious and beneficial for diet and immunity, making them great for preventing summer fatigue. Topped with plenty of grated garlic, they were easy to eat and very tasty. I definitely want to come back with friends during the peak of summer.

Yoyogi Station East Exit Horse Meat and Sake Restaurant. The interior has a stylish atmosphere and seems perfect for a date. ★Otoshi Horse meat and yam bite-sized and elegant ★Three kinds of mushroom salad 680 yen Regular size for 2 people, a generous amount. There is also a share size which is even larger. The light dressing and mushrooms were delicious. ★Domestic chicken liver pate 590 yen Served with garlic toast. The pate is rich and goes well with both sake and wine. ★Horse meat three-point assortment 1580 yen Baraobi, Chateaubriand, Ubara all delicious but personally, I preferred Baraobi for its balance of fat and redness. Enjoyed with both West Japan soy sauce and East Japan soy sauce. ★Potato salad 680 yen Surprised to see a ball-shaped fried item on the plate. When cut with a knife and fork, a gooey yolk came out! Tasted delicious and was an innovative potato salad! ★Soft chicken breast meat with plenty of green onions 780 yen Felt like a salad but with plenty of chicken breast meat, and it was moist and delicious! ★Grilled beef heart 1180 yen Horse meat was delicious, but chicken and beef were also tasty! The heart that came out was a vibrant pink color! Soft and delicious! It was recommended on the menu, and it was indeed delicious. ★Secret cream cheese 490 yen Forgot to ask what the secret was, but it was refreshing and delicious. Sake can be chosen from 60cc, 90cc, and 150cc sizes. There are many rare sake options, and the staff recommended some, so I asked around and found some delicious sake!

Located just a 1-2 minute walk from JR Yoyogi Station, this restaurant specializes in horse meat and Japanese sake. The interior is very clean and cozy. During our visit as a party of two, we were seated at a table. Sake is served in wine glasses, with options of 3 (about 60cc), 5 (90cc), or 8 (150cc) "shaku" sizes. Unfortunately, they were out of "Tobokuriko" and "Yuri" today. For our first drink, we had the "Et's White Swan" in the 5 shaku size, which was fruity and easy to drink. We ordered a platter of smoked pickled radish, corn tempura, and a trio of horse sashimi for food. The corn tempura was particularly delicious, with a sweet and salty soy sauce-based flavor that complemented the grilled corn taste. The horse sashimi trio included loin, belly, and skirt cuts, each offering a different level of fat and texture. They provide both regular soy sauce and sweet Kyushu soy sauce for dipping, along with garlic and ginger. For additional orders, we got the "Kipei Betsu Atai" sake, a Yukke rice bowl, and a fluffy dashimaki tamago. The sake had a refreshing taste compared to the previous one. The Yukke rice bowl had a rich flavor from the horse meat and raw egg mixture. The fluffy dashimaki tamago had a light and elegant taste. For dessert, we had a mascarpone chocolate cake, which consisted of mascarpone ice cream and a rich chocolate cake. The restaurant is conveniently close to the station, offering great value for the quality of food and drinks. We were very satisfied with our discovery of this great restaurant near Yoyogi Station and look forward to visiting again soon.

Today I went to Yoyogi. I exited from a different exit than usual and found a new shop while exploring. There were many new shops in a new alley, which got me excited. I was in the mood for sake, so I chose this place. It's a restaurant specializing in Japanese beef, horse sashimi, and local sake. I was the first customer right after they opened. I could see many bottles of local sake in the fridge. The glasses come in three sizes: small (about 60ml), medium (about 90ml), and large (about 150ml). I chose the small size as I wanted to try various types. Following the recommendation of the knowledgeable manager, I tried "Aomori Kikuizumi Gin Kan Ginjo Sake". It was a unique sake with a strong flavor but left a watery sensation on the tongue. Interesting! The appetizers were small servings of "Chawanmushi with young shoots" and "Horse sashimi red meat and loin". The loin had a lot of fat, but when eaten with the red meat, the combination enhanced the flavors, especially with onion slices and ponzu sauce. I was delighted with the high-quality appetizers. I ordered the "Horse sashimi 3-piece platter", which included top round, belly, and loin, each with a few slices. Served with grated garlic and ginger, and two types of soy sauce - sweet Kyushu soy sauce and regular soy sauce. As I chatted with the manager about sake, I ordered the next sake, "Yokoyama SILVER 1814" from the revived sake brewery on Ikijima Island in Nagasaki. It was a romantic sake that revived a sake brewery on Ikijima Island after about 30 years. I felt uplifted. I hesitated between "Domestic chicken white liver pate" and "White liver soy sauce pickled", but eventually chose the latter as a side dish for sake. Served in a stylish golden container, the white liver was plentiful. Ah, sake and food. The best! Although there were many things I wanted to try, I lost track of time and had to leave soon. I said goodbye, promising to visit again soon. Sake makes you lose track of time. On the way back, I walked to Shinjuku Sanchome as instructed. The route was easy and close. Yoyogi felt familiar to me. See you again soon!

I took my first step into the area known as Ura-Yoyogi. When heading from Yoyogi Station West Exit, you'll come across a small path that may make you wonder, "Is it okay to enter here?" But once you pass through, you'll see a few shops popping up here and there. Just a short walk past the Noren-gai (a collection of food and drink shops), you'll find HARETOKE. The bright and open interior with glass walls gives off a clean and fresh vibe, making you think it's newly opened, but according to the staff, it's been around for about 4 years. I started with a toast! Since I had researched that they have a wide selection of sake, I went for Japanese sake right from the start. When I asked for recommendations, the staff inquired about my preferences, and I enthusiastically replied, "Something with a strong umami flavor!" They then showed me a bottle that they recommended in that category. As someone who tends to judge a book by its cover, I was delighted by their suggestion. And when they explained, "This one might be good for your first drink," pointing to a blue bottle in the middle, mentioning that it's from a sake brewery in Aomori, I was sold! Being from Aomori, it was a perfect choice for me. True to their recommendation, it was delicious and spot on. Also, the sake comes in different glass sizes, with options of 3/5/8 shaku to choose from, which was convenient and easy to understand. The prices were also straightforward and clear. As I was the only one drinking sake, and I wanted to try various types, I opted for a 3-shaku (60cc) tasting glass. But if you're drinking alone, this amount is more than enough to enjoy! Plus, at 390 yen per glass, it's quite affordable. My husband, who is not good with alcohol, went for the Aragoshi Momo (peach) fruit sake from Hououmita, which was filled with chunks of fruit and incredibly delicious peach juice. If we had it at home, I might accidentally get drunk drinking it. As we were enjoying our drinks, the appetizers arrived. Wait, is that horse sashimi for an appetizer?! And it even comes with mane attached! Having horse sashimi as an appetizer is so luxurious! The other dish, which looked like a sliced golf ball in half, was chawanmushi with mekabu seaweed on top. It was surprisingly tasty. I learned a new way to enjoy mekabu seaweed. Moving on to our order, I was overwhelmed by the menu options... Everything looked so appealing. I ended up choosing horse sashimi, grilled beef hatsu, and horse meat karaage. The horse sashimi came in a three-variety plate of Harami (skirt steak), Sirloin, and Chateaubriand. And as a bonus, they added two pieces of mane! I love mane, so I was extremely grateful. Comparing them, I found the Harami to be my favorite. It had a good thickness and chewiness, with a more wild taste compared to the other two. Surprisingly, I, who usually dislikes chewing, found this one to be my top pick. I also enjoyed the combination of onions and sweet soy sauce served with the sashimi, and I almost finished everything! To pair with the horse sashimi, I ordered the recommended three types of sake. The Macho with an intriguing label was tempting, but I was lured in by the word "limited" and went for the Tachiyomi. It was delicious! This one came in a 3-shaku glass for 490 yen. Such a great deal. Next up was the karaage, which was cooked rare, leaving a beautiful red hue of the meat that whetted my appetite. The crispy coating had a strong seasoning, similar to Tatsuta-age. It was also delicious! We couldn't stop eating it. Then, we tried the grilled beef hat...

★Overview・Atmosphere・Ambiance Exiting from the east exit of Yoyogi Station, I found myself in a retro-style drinking alley for the first time. The place was quite lively with almost all seats occupied. The exterior of the shops was glass-fronted and easy to identify. The atmosphere was not too high-end or too casual, but rather calm and relaxed. ★Ordered Menu Assorted Horse Meat Sashimi Horse Meat Karaage "Haretoke" Noodles 3 Types of Sake In a nutshell, this place is a gem. The food was delicious, the sake was great, and the portions were generous. The horse meat sashimi came in various textures, from light and elastic to slightly fatty, offering a rich variety. The combination of the fatty meat and ginger aftertaste, followed by a sip of sake, was simply divine. The horse meat karaage, priced around 600 yen, was very satisfying with its generous portion. Just by enjoying horse meat sashimi and karaage with sake, one can easily get full. The staff recommended sake choices with care, and when I mentioned that I enjoyed "Akabu" from Iwate, they selected a similar one for me. Overall, this hidden gem of a drinking spot offers great value for money. ★Service, Customer Service The cheerful service made it comfortable for me to dine alone. The staff provided great sake recommendations, making my time there very enjoyable. ★Overall Impression This hidden gem izakaya in the quiet east exit area offers delicious food and sake. The "Haretoke" noodles with beef bone broth that I had as a finale were also incredibly tasty. I believe this place is perfect for enjoying a meal, drinks, and a satisfying finish all in one spot. I would definitely like to visit again.