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Best Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar for lunch in Japan

Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar for lunch in Japan

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1Jidoriya Kokoro

Uji Sta. 244m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a stone's throw from Uji Station! Enjoy authentic yakitori grilled over binchotan charcoal, made with fresh Kyoto Akadori chicken.

3.44

217

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

2Kushiyaki Ganchan

Roppongi Sta. 402m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

Just a 5-minute walk from Roppongi Station ♦︎ Enjoy traditional flavors at a long-established yakitori restaurant with a uniquely retro Japanese atmosphere! A wide selection of shochu and sake available.

3.27

77

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

3Azumabashi Yabusoba

Asakusa Sta. 289m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.71

Very good

854

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday, TuesdayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

4Shunsai Shuan Onegiya Shinjuku ten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. 121m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

Enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes, including our signature green onion dishes, fresh sashimi, skewers, soba, and grilled dishes. We are currently accepting reservations! Feel free to inquire about our party courses. Perfect for welcome and farewell parties!

3.46

416

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

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5Mimasuya

Ogawamachi Sta. 111m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.49

1439

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday, Public HolidayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

6Asahi Shokudo

Roppongi Sta. 221m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Motsu-nabe

【Japanese Bar × Downtown Tavern】Unbeatable Cost Performance! A Hidden Izakaya in Roppongi! Enjoy Delicious Dishes in a Retro Stylish Space Reminiscent of the Showa Era!

3.46

421

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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7Matsumoto Golden Sakaba

Matsumoto Sta. 221m / Beef dishes, Grilled tripe, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.08

25

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Smoking allowed

8Hakata Chosuke Nakameguro ten

Naka Meguro Sta. 181m / Udon (Wheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

The representative "Udon Izakaya" that has become a huge hit in the gourmet town of Hakata, "Nijikaya Chosuke," has made its debut in Nakameguro, Tokyo!

3.48

481

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

9Sarashina Fujii

Nomachi Sta. 1297m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.66

Very good

411

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • MondayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

10Miyakoutsushi Daimon ten

Onarimon Sta. 287m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.22

43

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Saturday, Sunday, Public HolidayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed

11Taishu IZAKAYA Eight Hanzomon ten

Hanzomon Sta. 88m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

Great value! Enjoy our popular all-you-can-drink for just JPY 1,300! We're also offering a limited-time "Junmai Daiginjo 5 Types All-You-Can-Drink for 120 Minutes at JPY 2,000." Perfect for any gathering, come and celebrate with us!

3.09

65

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Uo Sakaba Pin Jinbouchou

Jimbocho Sta. 156m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3-minute walk from Jimbocho Station Exit A4

3.39

160

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed

13Udon Dining Yoshi

Ryogoku Sta. 318m / Udon (Wheat noodles), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.32

81

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • - JPY 999
  • SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Smoking allowed

14Hosakaya

Jiyugaoka Sta. 64m / Unagi (Eel), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.53

Very good

867

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • SundayDue to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

15Kacho Shi

Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.07

13

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

16Izu no Hana

Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Cafe, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.48

320

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome

17Sumiyoshi Shuhan Hakata eki ten

Hakata Sta. 88m / Stand-up bar, Japanese sake bar, Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.47

259

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

18Choujuan

Otsuka Sta. 98m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar

3.31

64

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

19Ebisu Wagan

Ebisu Sta. 206m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Sports bar

3.21

111

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed

20Sho-chu ando

Tokyo Sta. 208m / Japanese shochu (Spirits) bar, Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers)

3.29

54

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available