Savor Tokyo deeply! Drinking alley recommendations (2/3) The place that sparked the boom in drinking alleys with personality
In the drinking alley one step away from the main street, is an entertainment district with little shops crowded together. There are drinking alleys that started as post-war black markets, and newly built drinking alleys as part of area regeneration. The appeal of the drinking alleys lies in having a good time with the strangers next to you, barhopping , and having a carefree time. This time, we introduce the drinking alley that's said to have propelled the drinking alley culture forward and caused a boom: "Ebisu Yokocho" (Ebisu Drinking Alley)!
This drinking alley, that opened in 2008 and is called "Neo Yokochō", has all the fun adults living in Tokyo are looking for. Various kinds of establishments are gathered here, from Japanese-style bars to sushi restaurants and bistro's,and with a wide range of customers and lively shop attendees there's always a festival-type atmosphere in the air.
Also appealing is that most establishment also deliver to other places in the drinking alley, so you can enjoy the taste of various establishments at once.
Ebisu Yokocho
Location: 1-7-4 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Ebisu Yokocho
Enjoy fresh seafood supplied daily from Tsukiji at this Japanese-style bar. Enjoy the best taste the day has to offer with carefully selected, seasonable ingredients. You end up drinking a lot too as you watch the fish being enthusiastically handled in front of you.
The interior reminds one of a fishing boat with its fishing flags and unshaded lighting.
Definitely ask the proprietor for the menu items only available that day.
The beautifully arranged "Uo Maru's Hearty Sashimi Platter!"
1,980 (Including tax) Thickly sliced, so very filling!
Enjoy large-sized shellfish with the "Hamayaki Platter"
1,680 yen (Including tax) These shellfish grilled right in front of you are full of flavor.
The seats are strewn across the street, giving off a feel like the temporary seating at a beach hut or festivals. The tables, like a patchwork of plywood boards, and the beer case chairs have a well-used and superbly glossy feel to them.
※The prices shown are all tax-included prices at the time of coverage, August 2014.
Hamaya Sakaba Uo Maru
Telephone: 03-3447-6677
Business hours: 5:00pm - 5:00am Closed: None
Credit card: Not accepted
Recommended visiting hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Number of seats: 58 seats (including adjacent sister establishments, Gin Maru and Ushi Maru)
Delivery within drinking alley: Possible
※Japanese menu only (some pictures included) ※Japanese staff only
A new sushi sensation using quality raw meat. Not only does this meat sushi, a bold version of the traditional Japanese sushi, look pretty, but you can enjoy the true flavor of the meat. Definitely try it out if you're a meat-lover.
The "Fukukuru Platter" (Luck Comes Platter) with horse and chicken meat 2,200 yen (Including tax)
They use pickled celery rather than the standard pickled ginger, and the spicy miso paste is also unusual!
Gigantic "Sashitoro" that completely covers the rice 680 yen (Including tax) The great flavor of the ingredients is drawn out by the simple seasoning with rock salt and pepper.
It's fun to watch the dishes be prepared in front of you, and it doubles your appetite, too!
Unique chopstick covers with a fortune written on it
※The prices shown are all tax-included prices at the time of coverage, August 2014.
Niku-zushi
Telephone: 03-3444-7005
Business hours: 5:00pm - 5:00am
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Credit card: Not accepted
Recommended visiting hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Number of seats: 16 seats
Delivery within drinking alley: Possible
※Japanese staff only
Enjoy your meal and your time spent at this relaxed bistro. The conversation will surely flow naturally as you drink some wine with your small dishes. You might share a good time with people you just met in this feel-good space.
There's a projector inside with which soccer matches are occasionally shown.
The small objects decorating the bistro show the proprietor's tastes.
"Shrimp and Mushroom Ajillo" with a chewy texture
950 yen (Including tax)
"Red Wine Stewed Tripe" with a deep flavor
650 yen (Including tax)
The home-made sangria is so popular they go through 6 liters a day. It's not sweet so it goes well with your meal, too.
Their stocked wine also places importance on the appearance of the labels.
※The prices shown are all tax-included prices at the time of coverage, August 2014.
bistro maman
Telephone: 03-5420-8989
Business hours: 6:00pm - 3:00am
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Credit card: Accepted (VISA, JCB, MASTERCARD, AMEX)
Recommended visiting hours: 6:00pm - 7:00pm, after weekdays'last train
Number of seats: 26 seats
Delivery within drinking alley: Possible
※Japanese menu only (some pictures included) ※Japanese staff only
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