Tag: Standing izakaya
All Rise for Kikuya’s Standing Tempura in Ebisu
A standing restaurant is the epitome of Japanese efficiency. No seats means more people can fit into a space, and then promptly leave as soon as they’ve finished eating. These kind of no-frills, high turnover dining experiences are not surprisingly popular with...
Standing Yakiniku Restaurant Jiromaru: a great place for A5 Wagyu Beef
Whenever I have visitors in town, I love taking them to a stand-up dining place. Stand up dining, or tachigui, is an old fashioned way to enjoy a quick bite in Japan. Think affordable meals, scarfed down between appointments, all without creasing...
Rare and Extreme Japanese Beers on Tap at Beer Boy
Beer lovers have plenty to be happy about in Japan. From cheap cans at every convenience store to a burgeoning craft beer scene, there’s no chance of you ever going thirsty (please drink responsibly!). Though Tokyo has plenty of great bars, we...
Suiba – A Standing Izakaya in Kyoto for Solo Diners
In many places, there's often a little stigma attached to dining alone. Not having anyone to eat with can seem sad, something to be pitied. But this isn’t true everywhere: it’s becoming increasingly acceptable to dine alone and even enjoy it. Japan...