Memories Yokocho had a variety of cup sakes which was fun! I tried challenging the local Yeti drink - it went quite well with the cup sakes. There were many snacks that went well with the sake. I tried the firefly squid marinated in seaweed for the first time on a friend's recommendation, and it was delicious! I want to explore more shops in Memories Yokocho!

We arrived at the restaurant around 6 pm with two people and were able to get in smoothly because we went early. Even at an early hour, it was quite crowded. The turnover rate is high as you only have 90 minutes to stay. Despite being named "Anbe," the prices are on the higher side. The menu is extensive and there are recommended dishes depending on the day, all of which are delicious. We ordered horse mackerel namero and deep-fried whole eggplant. The complimentary dish was menma (seasoned bamboo shoots). The beer served in cute cups. The staff is energetic and comes quickly, making the atmosphere pleasant. It's a relaxing place to drink, so I would like to visit again.

It's the celebration party after a dojo member's match, and once again we visited "Yasubei" in Omoiden Yokocho. There are so many foreigners here. Most of the people strolling through the alley are foreigners. More than half of the customers at the shops are also foreigners. It seems like a tourist attraction. Watching everyone eating yakitori and sashimi with fascination, I think, "Japan is a great place, please come to love it."

I visited "Yasubee" located in Omoide Yokocho, a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Shinjuku Station. Despite being in a narrow alley, the seating is spacious and there is a restroom, which is comfortable. The menu is amazing, with reasonable prices (all prices exclude tax): Tofu skin salad (500 yen), draft beer (550 yen), grilled black cod with Kyoto miso (950 yen), thinly sliced black wagyu beef with ponzu sauce (1000 yen), lemon slices (half for 100 yen), lemon sour cocktail (550 yen), pickled mackerel (700 yen), mini oshinko pickles (500 yen), strong shochu highball (500 yen), fried cheese (500 yen). They also have a great selection of sake, including Hana-Yo-Yo, which I didn't try this time.

There are quite a few missing reviews... The taste is undeniably good. We ordered the following items: appetizer (500 yen), medium draft beer (550 yen), Karibo (800 yen), Gindara Saikyo-yaki (950 yen), Nikudofu (650 yen), and Ume Suisho (700 yen). The total came to 4,150 yen, and the final bill was 4,565 yen. The prices are a bit on the high side. They seem to specialize in a variety of sake, but unfortunately, three different brands we tried to order were all unavailable.

It's nice to be able to drink during the day at Omoide Yokocho. Around 3pm on a Saturday, it wasn't too crowded and we were able to enter easily. They had a wide variety of Japanese sake, and plenty of snacks to go with it. We ordered horse mackerel namero, yellowtail with daikon radish, cheese tempura rolls, and potato salad. The yellowtail with daikon radish had yellowtail collar in it and the daikon was flavorful and delicious! The namero also went perfectly with the sake and made it easy to drink. I tried a sake called "Mohican Musume" from Aomori, and it was easy to drink and tasty!

I wrote that it is a high-class restaurant, but it is just a normal izakaya. It just seems a little expensive because the surrounding area is cheap. But actually, it might be a bit pricey. Looking for a second place, we wandered around Memory Lane. Every place was crowded except for this one. When we opened the door, we were told, "One drink and one food item per person are required." Are there a lot of people who don't order anything??? So, with my friend, we ordered the following: - Otoshi (appetizer) x2: 550 yen each - Draft beer: 605 yen - Tomino Hozan (sake): 660 yen - Beef tendon daikon stew: 715 yen - Bonito sashimi with condiments: 880 yen For snacks, the cheapest option is chilled tofu for 440 yen, and the most expensive is sashimi for one person at 1,705 yen. For meals, they have eel rice bowls ranging from 3,300 to 6,050 yen. The 550 yen charge for the otoshi is expensive, right? It's just a small amount of kinpira gobou. And for the bonito sashimi, 880 yen seems a bit much for the portion. But considering that this place has been around for many years in this area, it must have its own popularity.

I used to go drinking in alleys frequently, but it has been decreasing lately (sad). Finally, I tried a new place! I always end up going to the same place haha. The staff were very accommodating even though I went near closing time! Thank you very much! Sorry for being drunk haha.

On Saturday night, I visited "Anbei" with an old friend, located about a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station in the Omoide Yokocho. This long-established restaurant has been around since the black market era of 1950 (Showa 25). It is said to have the most history in Omoide Yokocho, with the third generation now running the business. **Location:** Located on the street along the railway tracks in Omoide Yokocho. The interior has a nostalgic atmosphere with paper menus on the walls, giving it a feel of a Showa-era public tavern. Although it is an old establishment, it underwent renovations about 10 years ago and is relatively clean. There is also a second floor, but we were seated at a table on the first floor this time. **Menu:** The menu includes sashimi, fried dishes, simmered dishes, grilled dishes, rice dishes, and more, typical of a public izakaya. They offer a variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, Hoppy, highball, cocktails, shochu, and sours, but the lineup of sake was particularly extensive. We started with a toast with beer and ordered the following dishes: - Today's sashimi assortment (2,700 yen) - Octopus and cucumber sunomono (600 yen) - Potato salad (400 yen) - Marbled horse sashimi (1,000 yen) - Meat and tofu (650 yen) - Chicken tempura (600 yen) - Eel skewer (550 yen) - Yellowtail with daikon radish (650 yen) The sashimi assortment of the day included tuna, cured mackerel, and horse mackerel, which were relatively large in size and decently fresh. The potato salad had a smooth texture with a gentle flavor due to the subtle use of black pepper. The chicken tempura had a moist type of coating rather than a crispy one, with a well-marinated sauce, reminiscent of grandma's fried chicken. **Final thoughts:** Despite the name "Anbei," the prices are not particularly cheap. The dishes overall had a nostalgic taste. I hope they continue to uphold the tradition as well as their history. Thank you for the meal.

It was decided to drink at Omoide Yokocho and we casually visited this izakaya. It is a street-level store with a bright and clean interior, which was the deciding factor for entering. The menu includes not only meat dishes but also seafood dishes. The interior has counter seats and table seats, and is spacious enough. We had dishes like meat tofu, simmered fish, and umeshu, all of which were satisfying in terms of volume, taste, and appearance. It is slightly higher in price compared to other places in Omoide Yokocho, but it is not too expensive as it is within the normal izakaya price range. There is a wide variety of alcoholic beverages available, and the staff's customer service is friendly yet attentive, which is very good.

Both the tuna sashimi and horse sashimi at this restaurant are extremely delicious. Despite the name "Anbei" suggesting otherwise, the food is far tastier than expected. While the prices are not particularly cheap, the quality of the food makes it worth it. The service is also attentive and the atmosphere is welcoming. The outdoor terrace seating is a great feature for COVID-19 safety measures. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I miss Anbei-san from Omoide Yokocho, where everything I eat and drink tastes delicious. I haven't been able to go since the state of emergency was declared, so I'm already experiencing Omoide Yokocho withdrawal. Anbei 03-3342-2661 Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Nishishinjuku 1-2-3 Regular hours [Mon-Sat] 16:00-22:00. Business hours vary by day. Shortened hours [Tue] 14:00-21:00 [Wed-Sun] 13:00-21:00 Closed on Mondays. #Anbei #izakaya #sakebar #sakeizakaya #smallplates #OmoideYokocho #OmoideYokochoGourmet #TokyoGourmet #sakegirls #sakelovers #izakayalovers #connectwithizakayalovers #connectwithfoodielovers #connectwithsakelovers #sakelover #sakeenthusiast #sakesommelier #barhopping #foodie #likeforlikes #followme #instafood

Hello (^_^) I met up with two of my local friends in Tokyo after a long time. We decided to meet at Shinjuku station for lunch and our first stop was a place called "Anbei" in Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho, which is open for lunch. They had a display of local sake outside, which got us excited even before entering the restaurant! As a fan of Japanese sake, I was thrilled. The interior of the restaurant wasn't very spacious, but it had a cozy atmosphere with good lighting. It was a Sunday afternoon around 2:00 PM and there were quite a few customers inside. The staff were lively and the atmosphere was perfect for day drinking. We started with a glass of draft beer for a toast, and the menu offered a variety of dishes from fish to fried foods, all of which were delicious. Personally, I loved the grilled chicken thigh and green onion skewers, which paired perfectly with the sake. The chicken was tender and the slightly salty-sweet sauce was delightful. They had a wide selection of sake, so we enjoyed comparing different flavors for our second and subsequent drinks. The reunion with my friends after a long time, combined with delicious food, made the drinks go down smoothly. It was a fantastic experience!

I visited this place in the alley of urination. They are playing soundless terrestrial digital broadcasting, but there is no background music. The complimentary dish is burdock with mayonnaise. I ordered the "simmered pork offal." It was served in about 5 minutes. It has a light miso flavor, and the offal is tender.

Date: Saturday, around 4pm Reservation: Not required Wait time: None Number of people: 1 Seating: Counter Food menu: - Red clam sashimi ¥800 - Potato salad ¥400 - Fried taro ¥600 - Chicken karaage ¥550 - Otoshi (appetizer) Drink menu: - Super Nikka Highball ¥700 - Otokoyama Namazake (unpasteurized sake) ¥700 I originally wanted to visit a different place, but it was full, so I decided to visit here instead since I had been curious about their wide selection of sake. It is located on the side of the JR railway tracks in the Omoiden Yokocho area. The interior of the restaurant is calm and clean compared to other establishments. They have a variety of sake from all over Japan, including rare ones, although they are a bit on the pricey side. The dishes mainly focus on seafood and all seem like good accompaniments for drinks. Among the dishes I tried, the fried taro was particularly delicious.

After having a farewell party at a shop in Kabukicho, someone suggested we have one more drink at a place that they said represents Shinjuku! We ended up at Memory Lane. We toasted with beer and ordered grilled chicken and sweet potato tempura. It was a clean and nice izakaya compared to the dark atmosphere in the area. Shinjuku is a fun and deep town. Everyone made it home without missing the last train. Thank you for the meal!

Next to the entrance, there were various types of cup sake displayed, which got me excited.

I was drawn in by the delicious-looking menu and decided to dine in. I tried the fried smelt, grilled squid, dried squid, and seared surf clam. The seared surf clam was sweet and delicious!

Pickled bamboo shoots, seasoned plum, chilled tofu with plum and crystalized sugar, and cassis orange.

The interior of the store was bright, clean, and had a nice atmosphere. There was a wide variety of Japanese sake available. I had Junmai Daiginjo and Shinsei, along with a daily assortment of sashimi. It was delicious.