"Tsukiji Sandai" in Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho. An oyster bar run by a Toyosu wholesale market with the same series as Tsukiji "Chika no Iki". The location is about 10 meters on the right after entering Naka Street from Shinjuku Station direction. The interior of the restaurant has about 10 counter seats. The main menu includes a daily selection of 8 types of fresh oysters and grilled oysters. The food menu also includes 3 simple snacks. The fresh oysters start from a "2-region comparison set" for 980 yen. After ordering a set, you can order from 460 yen per type. Drinks include draft beer, soda, sake, white wine, whiskey, and more. The appetizer is 300 yen with cream cheese crackers, and the cream cheese is quite delicious. Choosing from the 8 types of fresh oysters can be difficult, but each one's characteristics are clearly listed. Also, the recommendations from the president and the store manager are written. "Hokkaido Benten" & "Iwate Akasaki" for 980 yen are the president's recommended 2 types, served freshly opened after ordering. Both are big, glossy oysters. "Benten" has a particularly rich aftertaste. Born in Akkeshi and raised in Akkeshi, but different from "Akkeshi" born in Sanriku. "Akasaki" is relatively refreshing with a good natural saltiness. "Hyogo Murotsu" & "Hokkaido Shiriuchi" for 980 yen are the store manager's recommended 2 types. Murotsu is small, so it comes in 2 pieces. "Shiriuchi" is quite rare near Hakodate. It has freshness, sharpness, and even a fruity taste. "Murotsu" is small but has a wonderfully rich umami flavor. They recommend trying one without lemon, as it is rich and intense. "Grilled Oyster as is" for 500 yen is from "Iwate Yonezaki" and is grilled rare, big, and juicy. The umami of the oyster becomes even richer when grilled, especially when paired with sake. "Hyogo Murotsu" for 460 yen is the favorite and ordered as a single item. They suggest finishing with Tabasco if it's the last one, and a jar of green Tabasco with jalapenos is placed. Squeezing lemon and adding Tabasco to the rich "Murotsu" creates a perfect combination. This combination is so delicious that you'll want to go back for more. On this day, I also ordered a "Gin Soda" for 500 yen and a "Lemoncello Soda" for 500 yen, spending just under 5000 yen for a one-hour stay. Considering the location, it's more of a place for starters than lingering, but the quality of the oysters is quite amazing. About 10 years ago, when I visited Tsukiji "Chika no Iki", I had a somewhat expensive image, but I was very satisfied. The lively conversation with the brisk female store manager was enjoyable, and if you want to enjoy Omoide Yokocho and oysters, it's highly recommended.

There is a place called "Chika no Iki" in Tsukiji that I've been wanting to visit for a while, but I ended up at their sister store in Omoide Yokocho for some reason. I was with a woman who didn't know Shinjuku very well, so I thought we could just check out the atmosphere of Omoide Yokocho, but we couldn't resist stopping by. For the first drink at the first place, beer is usually the go-to choice, but for fresh oysters, sake is the way to go. We got a glass of sake for around 600 yen and enjoyed some oysters with cream cheese and crackers as an appetizer. There were over 10 types of oysters available, with three price ranges: A for around 600 yen per oyster, B for around 800 yen, and C for around 1,600 yen. You can mix and match oysters from different price ranges, and we tried a combination of A and B. The large and delicious rock oyster was the highlight, with a rich flavor that left us feeling blissful. After savoring the taste of the sea, we enjoyed the sake. I ended up adding another recommended oyster to try, and before I knew it, I had consumed two glasses of sake within 20 minutes. Whether it was the strong start or something else, I ended up losing my memory a few hours later and woke up at home naked. It was a surprising outcome that I never imagined at that time.

Exploring the memories of summer alleyways, the second stop is here. It's more of an oyster bar, or rather an oyster drinking spot, with only counter seats. When I peeked in earlier, it was full, so I came back after a short detour and found a seat at the far end. I ordered a lemon sour (500 yen) for myself and a ginger ale (370 yen) for my companion. The fresh oysters of the day are divided into two categories, A and Special, with A + A priced at 1,100 yen, A + Special at 1,450 yen, and Special + Special at 1,800 yen. I chose Women's Bay and Itoshima (1,100 yen) for myself, and Maizuru and Itoshima (1,100 yen) for my companion. We also ordered grilled oysters with original flavor (500 yen each). We enjoyed the crackers with dip as we waited for the oysters. The fresh oysters arrived, and although I specified the origin, my unrefined palate couldn't tell the difference. They were delicious, especially with a squeeze of lemon. The grilled oysters followed, and they were perfectly seasoned. This was the only oyster bar in Memory Alley, and it was quite delicious. Thank you for the meal. August 13, 2023, 3:43.

This is a restaurant in Shinjuku called Omoide Yokocho that only serves oysters at the counter. The menu clearly states that they only offer oysters, both raw and grilled. I personally prefer raw oysters. Another highly recommended dish at this restaurant is the cream cheese appetizer ❤️ It's a combination of oysters and cream cheese that for some reason has a very addictive taste. The combination of this appetizer, raw oysters, and white wine is excellent. It's a perfect place to have a quick bite and drink before heading to the next spot. However, the prices are on the higher side.

I brought a friend from Kansai to visit, and I've lost count of how many times they've come this year. I think they've come at least three times in the past month. I'm not sure if that's a lot or a little in terms of visiting the same restaurant, but as a lover of fresh oysters, it feels like both too much and too little. I'm not sure about the financial aspect either. The frequency of their visits aside, I wanted to bring my friend to this restaurant in Shinjuku, which is not near their accommodation, because the oysters here are definitely one of the best in Japan. My friend was very satisfied and returned to Osaka. By the way, during this visit, I learned a new way to use the oyster brand tickets. I always try all the varieties, but I often forget the names when I want a refill. However, if I keep the brand ticket for the oysters I want a refill of, I can avoid that mistake. I think it's a clever trick, and I want to try it again, so I will be going back.

We enjoyed tasting Sapporo Black Label for 600 yen, comparing two different regions for 1300 yen, trying Maruemon from Akita Prefecture for 1100 yen, and adding Uwajima A from Ehime Prefecture for 530 yen. We also had the pleasure of savoring fresh oysters from Maizuru, Kyoto. Although the menu did not mention the option to compare the two varieties from region B, it was possible.

I stopped by this favorite restaurant while waiting for the Shinjuku Romancecar at Korakuen station. I had a soda highball from From the Barrel, followed by an oyster cream cheese appetizer and a chef's selection of three fresh oysters. I didn't have much time to stay, but I felt happy and content as I boarded the Romancecar. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Oyster Bar Tsukiji Sannodaimoku in Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho. There are only 10 counter seats, but the turnover is fast, so even if it's full, you can sit down after a short wait. It's non-smoking and has air conditioning, which is nice. The main focus is on fresh oysters, and while they also have grilled oysters, I highly recommend trying the raw oysters. They source their oysters from Tsukiji, so you can eat them with peace of mind. I recommend trying a variety of oysters for a comparison.

There is an oyster specialty shop in Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho. They serve oysters with lemon. The rich and delicious summer rock oysters are plentiful. Among the four varieties I tried, the small oysters from Sakoshi, Hyogo Prefecture were the most delicious.

The oyster shop in Omoide Yokocho. The menu only consists of oysters and drinks, but there are a variety of oyster types to choose from, very satisfying. However, if you go late, some oysters may be sold out, so it's better to go early. The oyster paste served as an appetizer was delicious with chopped oysters in it.

I've always wanted to go to the oyster bar at Memory Lane in Shinjuku, Tsukiji Sandai-san. Today, I finally made it there at 5 PM. This is the perfect time to enjoy some fresh oysters! I had the huge, creamy Iwagaki oysters, the rich and milky Nagasaki Gonyura oysters, and the milky Kyoto Maizuru oysters. They were all incredibly delicious. The grilled oysters were superb, especially the ones seasoned with soy sauce and the ones prepared in the Nishikyo style. There weren't many side dishes available, but the recommended Ishigaki sea bream tempura was outstandingly tasty. While the menu is mainly focused on oysters, it would be nice to have more snack options. Nevertheless, everything was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I visited for the second time. They have various types of oysters and the staff recommended sake for me. The atmosphere was cozy at this small shop in Memory Lane. I will definitely visit again when I stop by the lane.

Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho Tsukiji Sandai Long time no see at Tsukiji Sandai! There are more foreigners now. The sake from Saga's Otofuke and Oyama is the best. Also, the cream and crackers for the appetizer were so delicious that I ended up asking for seconds. Thank you for the feast!

This is a restaurant located in Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho Nakadori. I came here as the third stop for bar hopping in Omoide Yokocho. It's a simple restaurant that only serves oysters and drinks! I ordered a tasting set of oysters. I usually don't eat raw oysters outside, but these were delicious! However, I can't eat too many oysters in one sitting. I didn't know you could eat oysters in Omoide Yokocho, so it might be worth recommending.

It was very crowded. The customers were mostly foreigners. There was no line, but it was busy. It brought back memories of visiting this alley in Shinjuku after a few years. There were a lot of foreign tourists in Shinjuku as well. Every store was packed, and the one I visited was also close to closing time, so many oysters were sold out. I decided to try the oysters that cost over 500 yen each. They were thick oysters from Akkeshi! They were creamy and delicious, a bit pricier than others at around 200 yen, but worth it. I ended up ordering more. It was great to have delicious fresh oysters because it's hard to find a good fish market nearby for home cooking. Thank you for the meal.

On Sunday afternoon, we went to a second bar for some day drinking. We had already been drinking sake at the first place. This second bar in Golden Gai specialized in oysters and sake. It was a small bar with only a counter, typical of Golden Gai. Despite it being close to 4 pm, the place was already full, but we managed to get a spot. We ordered two types of recommended oysters from a selection of 5-6 options: Akasaki oysters from Iwate prefecture and Kombumori oysters from Hokkaido. The Akasaki oysters were creamy and delicious. The Kombumori oysters were crunchy. I personally prefer creamy oysters, but the crunchy ones were also good. We also ordered a bottle of Junmai sake called Tenohira. It's a great place to visit during the cold season.

I stopped by Omoide Yokocho and it was my first visit as my companion wanted to go. Both of us love fresh oysters so we found a great restaurant where you can order oysters in small, medium, or large sizes, or as individual pieces. This time we had the oysters shown in the photo! They were delicious! Oysters from different regions have different tastes, so it's easy to find your favorite. The seasoning was just lemon, I think. I didn't check closely, but there were only chopstick rests on the table, no extra condiments like ponzu or green onions. It was nice not to have unnecessary things and we could enjoy the crispy oysters. I definitely want to visit this restaurant again!

Tsukiji Sangen, Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho branch: There are many oyster bars in Tokyo, but to find a specialized oyster shop in a side street is quite unique. The menu is almost entirely focused on oysters, from oyster appetizers to oyster cream cheese and crackers! This is a fantastic accompaniment to drinks. There are various types of fresh oysters to choose from, including Iwagaki and Magaki oysters. After much deliberation, I ordered the Iwagaki from Oki Islands and Magaki from Akkeshi (2 each). The oyster set was truly impressive - huge, sweet, and delicious! The oyster shells were palm-sized and extremely large. Creamy and absolutely delicious, the Iwagaki from Oki Islands was a standout. I also tried the oyster fry and salted sea squirt. The oyster fry was huge and incredibly tasty - biting into it releases a burst of oyster juice in your mouth! Both the fresh oysters and oyster fry are a must-try. Next time, I want to try the grilled oysters too!

I finished work a little early, so I decided to stop by Memory Lane by myself. I've been feeling mentally drained from some heavy work lately, so I decided to replenish my energy by eating some fresh oysters! I ordered a tasting set with oysters from Akkeshi in Hokkaido and Akasaki in Iwate, and enjoyed them with a highball. The Akkeshi oysters were slightly salty with a strong flavor, while the Akasaki oysters were large and juicy. The combination of minerals from the oysters and the whiskey highball was perfect. Oysters are really delicious... I also ordered the Onaga oysters from Nagasaki, which had firm meat and a rich flavor that oozed out as I chewed. It was a bit pricey at around 2,700 yen for everything, but considering the nutritional value of the oysters and the energetic atmosphere of Shinjuku, I was satisfied with the experience. Thank you for the meal.

At the second stop in Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho, I went to my favorite oyster bar and raised a toast with a lemon sour. First, I tried a set of oysters from two different regions. I prefer the smaller ones, especially the ones from Kesennuma, Miyagi ♡ and Murotsu, Hyogo. They were plump, firm, juicy, and delicious. The grilled oysters had a nice aroma to them. The Nishikyo miso butter gratin was incredibly tasty. I could keep eating it forever, haha. Thank you for the meal!

Finally, when the Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho started to open, this lady who loves ladder sake more than anything else immediately went. But there are few places that are not crowded ( ; ; ) and few places that are completely non-smoking ( ; ; ) So, I found an oyster bar that doesn't seem to fit in Omoide Yokocho (sorry)! Was it there before? Anyway, I entered! The regular customers are already familiar with the owner. It's different from the trendy oyster bars around here (because it's Omoide Yokocho, lol). I ordered a comparison set of crackers and cream cheese for the appetizer, and grilled oysters. Oysters are so delicious, as expected (straightforward impression). It would be nice if there were more varieties! Well, that's the charm of a yokocho (I'm persistent). Thank you for the meal~♪