A unique standing bar opened by a former female hospital director, who was the model for the manga "Natsuko no Sake," offering high-quality Niigata sake and fish dishes. The interior with exposed concrete doesn't exude luxury, but there's a large TV screen in the back, which might be considered high-end. About 70% of the space is standing room, but there are also seats in front of the screen, like VIP seats at an old disco. I, not a VIP, ordered a draft beer (472 yen) and a leek and egg dish (399 yen) at the standing bar area. I expected a stir-fried leek and egg dish, so I should have ordered sake instead of beer. But I found "Takara no Yama" sake (472 yen) on the menu, and ordered it along with the recommended dish of seared horse mackerel (630 yen). The mackerel was served in chunks, not really seared, and the freshness was decent but maybe not worth the price. I switched to sake and settled the bill. It's not quite as high-end as expected, but a bit pricey for a standing bar, and overall a somewhat elusive place. I noticed that the recommended menu at the next table included items like tuna sashimi, horse sashimi, and nikujaga, which weren't on my menu. It seems like the recommended menus differ by seat. Maybe the seats with chairs, like VIP seats, have even more expensive options. But there were also snacks like dried persimmon-like snacks at the counter when paying, so it doesn't seem too luxurious. Since I didn't quite grasp what kind of place it is, I'll give it 3 stars for now and wait for further reports from reviewers in Nakano.

Located in a residential area off the main street of Showa Shindo, this new establishment offers delicious sake and high-quality ingredients at affordable prices. The ground floor shop is easy to enter, with standing and seating options available, as well as a large projector for live events. The head chef and hostess are friendly, offering a wide selection of Japanese sake and shochu. The fresh seafood dishes priced at under 500 yen are particularly impressive. The combination of draft beer and scallop sashimi is highly recommended! This is a unique spot in Nakano that I would definitely visit again. A top-ranking restaurant that is worth a visit, and standing drinking can also be a great experience!