Tsukushinoko (つくしのこ, つくしの子) - Sake tasting place
Address - 3-1-11 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku
Telephone - 03-3791-5495
Opening Hours - closed on Sat, Sun & Hol
Cheap, homey, small, warm, pleasant and tastey. Comfort food rather than elegance, amazingly cheap sake.
One of the "Top Ten Sake Dining Experiences" in Tokyo, selected by John Gautner
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Sakanatei (酒菜亭) - Sake tasting place
Address - 4F Koike Bldg, 2-23-15 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
Telephone - 03-3780-1313
Opening Hours - from 17:00 to 2:00; closed on Sun & Hol
In Shibuya, up near Tokyu Honten, is cozy, small and popular. Don't be put off by the daunting sign on the door warning customers they are expected to drink sake, not beer or anything else, when here. Big bowls of lovely nibbles sit on the low counter, allowing you to point at what looks scrumptious. Note: this place is popular, so call ahead or be prepared to be (warmly) turned away.
One of the "Top Ten Sake Dining Experiences" in Tokyo, selected by John Gautner
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Shunju (春秋) - Sake tasting place
Address - 2-32-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
Telephone - 03-3770-0019
Opening Hours - from 18:00 to 23:30 (L.O. 23:00)
A large place, divided into several areas with distinct atmospheres. Try to get a low table on the 2nd floor. Wonderful, unique food and sake menu, lots of fresh vegetables, fish and tofu. English menu. Moderate to Expensive.
web -
www.shunju.com/ja/restaurants/bunkamura
One of the "Top Ten Sake Dining Experiences" in Tokyo, selected by John Gautner
Reproduced with permission