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    A warmly lit counter visible through glass walls sets the tone at this basement izakaya in Daikanyama, where the vibe is Japanese in bones and somehow easy and Western in feel. The chef trained in New York before bringing that sensibility home, and the proprietress greets guests in kimono. Sashimi comes as a shared platter, potato salad and steamed siu mai are fixtures, and a bowl of takikomi-gohan closes things out.

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    • Potato salad

      “Potato salad and steamed shrimp siu mai dumplings are perennial favourites, as is the finisher of takikomi-gohan (rice dish with soy sauce and boiled with various ingredients).”

      Michelin Guide
    • Steamed shrimp siu mai

      “Potato salad and steamed shrimp siu mai dumplings are perennial favourites, as is the finisher of takikomi-gohan (rice dish with soy sauce and boiled with various ingredients).”

      Michelin Guide
    • Takikomi-gohan

      “Potato salad and steamed shrimp siu mai dumplings are perennial favourites, as is the finisher of takikomi-gohan (rice dish with soy sauce and boiled with various ingredients).”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    B1F, 2-5 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 150-0033, Japan
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 5 PM

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Wednesday 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Thursday Today 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Friday 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Saturday 4 PM to 11 PM
    • Sunday 4 PM to 11 PM

    alternate Sundays closed

    Phone
    03-6427-8689
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