Izakaya around Sugamo Station! 17 popular spots where you can enjoy sake and appetizers

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Uo Masu is a restaurant right near Sugamo Station where you can enjoy a wide range of seafood and great dishes made with seasonal ingredients. It has Sunken kotatsu seating and can accommodate Banquets from small groups to medium-sized parties.

Because it is a popular restaurant, reservations are essential. Even if online reservations are fully booked, phone reservations may still be available.

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They mainly serve seafood dishes made with fresh fish delivered daily, including nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) from Shimane Prefecture.

Their signature "Masumori," which is also the origin of the restaurant's name, is filled with plenty of rare local fish usually only found at fishing ports, along with freshly caught seafood. They also provide lemon and salt so you can enjoy it with Japanese sake.

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Courses with All you can drink Japanese sake and local sake are available. It is appealing that you can enjoy All you can drink with 20 kinds of local sake from around Japan, including rare labels.

The course meals are packed with izakaya dishes that pair well with drinks, including fresh seafood funamori (boat-shaped sashimi assortment), nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) served whole as sashimi, and tsufuu nama-gaki (raw oysters loaded with rich toppings).

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Yakiton Takichi Sugamo Ten is in a great location just about a 1-minute walk from Sugamo Station, where you can enjoy waton (Japanese pork) yakiton grilled over bincho-tan (high-grade charcoal) and carefully selected sake.

The bright and homey interior has counter seats that are perfect for solo drinks, as well as table seating that works for a wide range of occasions.

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The restaurant mainly serves izakaya dishes that go perfectly with drinks, including fried items and Teppan-yaki.

The "Waton yakiton (grilled pork skewers)" is made with meat purchased that very morning and skewered the same day, and it is said to be the kind of flavor that makes drinks go down easy. Popular choices also include the "jikasei tsukune (house-made chicken meatballs)" and "yasai kushiyaki (grilled vegetable skewers)."

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Among the a la carte dishes that go well with drinks, the especially popular items are from the "Baka-mori (huge portion)" series.

The lineup includes juicy "Baka-mori Kara-age" marinated in house-made seasonings and then fried, as well as crispy "Baka-mori French Fries," and they are said to be packed with volume.

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Sato Sohonten is a popular restaurant known for its Hot Pot dishes and bincho-tan (high-grade white charcoal) cooking. It has tatami Private rooms and can accommodate from 2 to 80 people.

For reservations of 7 or more people, they ask that you call the restaurant. It is located on the 2nd floor of Yusen Sugamo Building, a 2-minute walk from Sugamo Station.

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The restaurant offers a wide range of izakaya menu items that pair well with drinks, including robata (fireside grilling) dishes with meat, fish, and vegetables, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), sashimi made with fresh seafood delivered directly from Tsukiji, and basashi (horse sashimi) made with horse meat from Kumamoto Prefecture.

The charcoal grilled dishes made with binchotan (high grade white charcoal) are said to bring out the full flavor of the ingredients and be finished to a high standard.

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The signature "Hakata motsu-nabe (Hakata-style offal Hot Pot)" uses large beef offal delivered directly from the Shibaura Market. They cut it right in front of you, so you can enjoy watching it being prepared.

The soup has a clean taste that brings out the flavor of the ingredients, and even with the rich, fatty motsu added in, it never feels heavy. Its perfectly balanced depth of flavor is said to be the key.

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Sushi, Sake, Sakana Sugidama Sugamo is a place where you can fully enjoy great sushi, small plates, and Japanese sake.

The cozy interior has counter and table seating, so it works well as an izakaya for many occasions, from drinking alone to larger groups.

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The restaurant offers a lineup of seafood dishes made with fresh seafood, including its popular menu item Nomeru Salmon (Drinkable Salmon).

One highlight is the wide range of unique sushi, such as the photogenic Atsugiri 5-kan assortment (five-piece thick-cut assortment) and Shio Uni to Ika, Soshite Oba. (Salted sea urchin, squid, and shiso leaf).

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They offer a wide variety of Japanese sake, with a focus on Junmaishu. Their seasonal limited edition Japanese sake is also popular.

They also have a wide range of small dishes that pair well with drinks, such as aburi ankimo (seared monkfish liver) with ponzu sauce. The stylish-looking “Sugidama Potato Salad” is said to be tasty, with dashi stock and ginger adding a nice kick.

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Unagi Kotetsu Sugamo Ten is a popular spot on the first floor of a building, a 2-minute walk from Sugamo Station, known for its skewered grilled unagi (eel). They also stock local sake from around Japan, so you can also use it as an izakaya.

In addition to counter seats, the restaurant is also fully equipped with table seating for Banquets.

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Along with unaju (grilled eel over rice), they also serve skewers of rare cuts for true eel lovers, such as kimo (eel liver), tanshaku (short strips), reba (liver), and Tenderloin.

If you want to fully enjoy grilled eel skewers, the "Unagi Course (7 skewers)" is a great choice. It is popular for its crispy outside and soft, flaky texture.

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The lineup of jizake (local sake) changes with the seasons. In addition to umaki (rolled omelet with eel), popular choices include a la carte dishes that pair well with drinks, mini una Rice bowl, and uzaku (eel with cucumber salad).

You can fully enjoy unagi (eel) packed with rich flavor, grilled to perfection by skilled chefs.

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About a 5-minute walk from Sugamo Station toward Sengoku Station, Sakemasu sits along the main road. This izakaya is known for its lineup of rare local Japanese sake from across Japan and seasonal Japanese sake, as well as its good food.

The interior has the warmth of wood and a homey feel, so you can relax and enjoy your meal without feeling formal.

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The skewer dish in the photo is the popular “komochi-kombu kelp (herring roe kombu kelp) kushiage (deep-fried skewer).” It is made with rare, thick, premium komochi-kombu kelp, fried rare, and pairs perfectly with the special sauce.

It is also one of the restaurant’s recommended dishes, and its popping texture is said to be so addictive.

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In addition to sours and highballs, they stock 15 to 20 kinds of local sake from around Japan, rotating them daily. They also offer a wide range of original izakaya-style dishes that pair well with drinks.

The "Gyu Motsu Shio Nikomi" made with 100% Domestic beef offal is said to be simmered until tender and very tasty.

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Izakaya Gen Sugamo Honten is a creative Japanese restaurant located right near Sugamo Station, with a wide selection of course menus that include all you can drink. They also offer a large variety of drinks, with more than 50 kinds including sours and shochu (Japanese distilled spirit).

The interior is a warm Japanese style space with the feel of wood, and it has table seating and Private room options. It is easy to use for Banquet gatherings and other occasions, with plans available to suit the group size.

They serve dishes made with fresh fish and high-quality meat.

A Hakata (Fukuoka specialty) specialty, the vegetable wrapped skewers come in a wide variety, including enoki mushrooms, lettuce, and oba (perilla leaves). People say the way the meat wrapped around the vegetables is cooked is just right and tastes great.

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The photo shows "Daisen-dori (Tottori brand jidori chicken) Kara-age." It is available both as part of a course meal and as an A la carte dish.

It is also recommended to enjoy it with drinks along with sashimi made with fish delivered directly from Toyosu Market, as well as Sendai Beef Tongue and Hakata motsu-nabe (offal hot pot).

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Kaichan Sugamo Ten is a yakitori izakaya located right in front of Sugamo Station, about a 1-minute walk away. They also serve yakiton made with Domestic pork.

The place has a lively feel, while the spacious table seating lets you relax and enjoy your meal. It is also a good choice for lively gatherings with friends or company drinking parties.

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This is the yakitori menu item "Omakase 5 Skewers." These yakitori are made with Domestic asa-jime (freshly slaughtered that morning) chicken and grilled over charcoal, giving them a nice smoky aroma, a crisp outside, and a juicy inside.

Some reviews say it is very satisfying as a first plate. It is also a menu item that goes well with drinks.

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Here is one example of the light and refreshing snacks. You can enjoy classic izakaya dishes and a wide selection of drinks, making the most of the owner's many years of experience.

In addition to good value All you can drink courses, they also take orders from the A la carte menu, which makes it easy to choose what suits your preferences.

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Wagyu dishes and horse meat dishes are popular here, and the restaurant is on the 3rd floor of a building, a 2-minute walk from Sugamo Station.

The bright and calm interior has Semi-private room seating. It can accommodate everything from small groups to Banquet events with a Private reservation.

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The signature Domestic beef motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot) comes in four varieties: the "Signature Mentaiko Motsu-nabe," the "Classic Soy Sauce Flavor," the "Spicy Miso Flavor," and the "Rich Miso Flavor."

It is packed with ingredients and said to be very filling. Some reviews even say it is so good they finish every last drop of the soup.

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They offer a course with All you can drink for about 20 kinds of Japanese sake and fruit liqueur, including "Raifuku" from Raifuku Shuzo.

They also have nearly 100 items, with a lineup that ranges from snacks that pair perfectly with drinks to classic izakaya à la carte dishes.

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Tokyo Oosakaba is in a convenient location about a 1-minute walk from Sugamo Station, with easy access from the shopping street. This izakaya serves izakaya dishes made with plenty of fresh seafood, meat, and Domestic vegetables.

The calm wood-toned interior works for everything from solo drinks to large Banquets.

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From Japanese food to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they serve all the standard a la carte dishes you do not want to miss at an izakaya.

You can also enjoy authentic Chinese dishes such as "mapo tofu" and "shrimp with mayo," as well as "jiangbao jiding (soy sauce stir-fried diced chicken)" and "Sichuan laziji (Sichuan spicy chicken)."

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The courses with All you can drink are appealing because you can enjoy All you can eat washoku (Japanese cuisine), yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and authentic Chinese food. They also offer a wide drink selection, with 120 kinds available.

You can also enjoy a wide range of à la carte dishes that pair perfectly with drinks, such as "ei-hire yaki (grilled stingray fin)," "ika geso age (fried squid tentacles)," "pork kashira (pork head meat)," and "tebasaki (chicken wings)."

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A bistro about a 7-minute walk from Sugamo Station toward Otsuka Station. With the theme of "Japan Craft," it serves cocktails, wine, whisky, and more with a focus on products from Japan. You can enjoy them along with creative dishes.

The food is known for home style dishes with a Japanese twist, and the house-made fruit sours are also popular.

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The "Nama Niratama Rayu," an arranged take on niratama (garlic chives and egg yolk), a familiar dish in Japanese home cooking, comes with artistic presentation. It offers flavors and textures built around a new-sensation concept.

It also pairs perfectly with beer.

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One of this restaurant's charms is that you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients on a weekly changing menu.

The photo shows the "Whole Jidori-yaki (grilled local chicken)," available only with the All you can drink course. It is a striking dish, featuring a whole chicken grilled in a bold style.

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A dim sum and Chinese restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Sugamo Station. The raised round table seating is Sunken kotatsu seating, so even small groups can relax comfortably.

One of its charms is the casual atmosphere that makes it easy to drop in, much like a standing bar izakaya. You can enjoy it with ease for anything from an everyday meal to a Banquet.

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The shumai, made with a great balance of chicken and pork and carefully wrapped by hand, are said to be juicy with a clean finish.

They also offer a full lineup of classic dim sum and Chinese favorites, including freshly steamed xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), fragrant malatang (spicy numbing soup), and savory fried rice.

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The cute looking sorbet sour is popular. It is an alcoholic drink with just the right sweetness and a refreshing tartness.

They also offer a wide range of izakaya (Japanese pub) dishes made in house. The "Chinjao Rosu" made with horse meat is a great match for beer.

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Kateifu Izakaya Tasuki is a well located spot near Sugamo Station where you can enjoy katei-fu (home-style) cooking.

The compact interior has a warm, homey feel. The table seating can accommodate groups of 2〜8, and Private reservation is available upon consultation.

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They mainly serve warm, home-style dishes such as tender "Wagyu beef tendon stew".

The sashimi assortment stands out for its freshness, and they can also arrange course meals to fit your budget as well as All you can drink options.

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They offer 30 kinds of Japanese sake, along with izakaya dishes that pair perfectly with them.

The "Tasuki no Ate no Assortment," which includes 8 kinds of items that go great with Japanese sake, is ideal both for drinking alone and for sharing with a group.

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Maruyasu Sakaba Sugamo Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Chinese food with a focus on Homemade cooking. It is on the second floor of "Clione Court," a 2-minute walk from Sugamo Station.

The spacious interior has 150 seats, and On-the-Day reservations are also accepted.

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A skilled chef trained in the real thing uses fresh Domestic vegetables and Chinese spices to serve more than 140 kinds of Chinese dishes.

The "shrimp in chili sauce" and "yurinchi (fried chicken with scallion sauce)" pair perfectly with beer.

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There is also a course recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy plenty of Chinese food, with 170 kinds of dishes and drinks available as all you can eat and drink.

From Appetizers to a la carte dishes and the final course, the key point is that you can mix and match freely. The "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)," Homemade from the filling, is popular for its juicy flavor.

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Kobayashi Sakaba is a 1-minute walk from Sugamo Station and mainly serves classic izakaya dishes such as sashimi, kushiyaki (grilled skewers), and nimono (simmered dishes).

Located on the first basement floor, the restaurant has a hideaway-like atmosphere. It can also accommodate Banquets of 30 or more people.

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The hugely popular "sengyo assortment (fresh fish assortment)" is a satisfying dish packed with rich flavor from nicely fatty fish. The super fresh sashimi pairs perfectly with Japanese sake.

The menu also offers a wide range of dishes that go well with drinks, including fried dishes, simmered dishes, and kushiyaki (grilled skewers).

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The courses recommended for Banquets such as welcome parties and Farewell party gatherings come with All you can drink. Starting with beer, they offer a wide selection of more than 80 kinds of drinks, including shochu (Japanese distilled spirit) and sours.

The meal starts with standard Appetizers and includes a fresh assortment of today’s sashimi and dessert, making it enjoyable to the very end and very filling.

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Sakanaya Dojo Uosen Suisan Sugamo Ekimae Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy fresh local fish from around Japan and a carefully selected lineup of Japanese sake. It is in a great location, just steps from the north exit of Sugamo Station.

The interior has a warm feel of wood and features 36 seats of Sunken kotatsu seating. Private room options are also available for parties of 2 or more.

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Popular for seafood dishes made with fresh fish delivered directly from Toyosu (Tokyo’s seafood market). The sashimi assortment is served freshly cut from fish kept in the tank.

The “Sashimi 7-item assortment” also includes hon-maguro (bluefin tuna), and it is said to be highly satisfying.

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They always have more than 15 kinds of Japanese sake on hand. They also offer a wide range of à la carte dishes and seasonal dishes that pair perfectly with drinks.

The popular "salmon harasu (fatty salmon belly) kasuzuke-yaki (grilled in sake lees marinade)" is said to be rich, tender, and delicious.

Yamauchi Nojo Sugamo Kitaguchi Ekimae Ten is on the 3rd floor of the Miyako Building near the north exit of Sugamo Station, where you can casually enjoy jidori (local chicken) dishes and Kyushu gourmet food.

The spacious interior has a laid-back feel where you can relax. It works for a wide range of occasions, from drinking alone to Banquet gatherings.

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They offer a wide range of izakaya dishes that go well with drinks, including chilled jidori (local chicken) dishes made with high quality jidori, “jidori sumibiyaki (charcoal grilled local chicken),” and Hakata’s famous “motsu-nabe (offal Hot Pot)” with a choice of soup.

The jidori is said to be juicy and tender, and they recommend eating it with yuzu kosho (yuzu chili pepper paste).

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The alcohol menu offers a wide selection, including carefully chosen draft beer, whiskey, cocktails, and shochu (Japanese distilled spirit). They also have course meals with All you can drink.

You can enjoy recommended dishes such as Hot Pot and jidori (local chicken) dishes all at once, so it is said to be highly satisfying.