Located in the heart of Tokyo, Otemachi is a business district that is home to some of Japan's leading companies and financial institutions.
However, in recent years, it has also become a hotbed of izakaya.
Otemachi is close to Tokyo Station and tourist attractions such as the Imperial Palace, and because the area is frequented by many foreign tourists, the number of Japanese, Western, Chinese, and other diverse and relatively reasonably priced izakaya has been increasing.
Here are 5 izakayas in the Otemachi area that are popular with foreign tourists, along with their signature dishes.
やきとり宮川 大手町 / Yakitori MIYAGAWA Otemachi
“やきとり宮川 大手町 / Yakitori MIYAGAWA Otemachi”, located a 1-minute walk from the Otemachi A1 exit, is an izakaya that specializes in yakitori, which was established in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1949.
The izakaya offers a wide selection of rare sake and shochu.
Local Guide’s Point of View
"やきとり宮川 大手町 / Yakitori MIYAGAWA Otemachi" is a well-established yakitori restaurant with multiple locations in Tokyo.
The restaurant was founded as a chicken wholesaler and has a long history of sourcing high-quality ingredients.
The sake “mudai“ and “namakara“ are special sake that are only available at Miyagawa, they are made by a well-respected brewery near Narita-san.
Popular Dishes
1. White Karaage | Fried Chicken
“White Kagaage” is a fried chicken dish that is named for its white appearance.
The carefully fried coating is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a concentrated chicken flavor.
2. Charcoal Grilled Yakitori
The reason why “Charcoal Grilled Yakitori“ is so delicious is because it uses Chiba Prefecture domestic chicken, which accounts for only 7% of all chickens in Japan, and the far-infrared radiation emitted from the charcoal fire enhances the flavor without losing color, aroma, or flavor.
Facilities & Services
This izakaya is the perfect place to enjoy a dinner of yakitori and sake in Otemachi.
Counter seating is available for one person, and table and box seating is available for groups of up to 12 people.
をどり 大手町 / Odori Otemachi
“をどり 大手町 / Odori Otemachi”, located 1 minute from Otemachi Station, is an izakaya specializing in chicken and famous for its karaage and yakitori, grilled domestic chicken marinated slowly in shochu.
They also have a wide selection of carefully selected local sake and shochu.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The popular chicken course meal includes yakitori, karaage, and other typical chicken dishes, as well as all-you-can-drink for 2 hours!
The course, which offers specialty dishes and seasonal tastes, changes with the seasons.
Popular Dishes
1. Drunk Chicken
The unique name “Drunk Chicken“ comes from the cooking method, which involves marinating chicken thighs in shochu for a long time.
The hot dish is cooked on a lava plate, with a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
It is truly a delicious dish!
2. Assorted Yakitori
Assorted Yakitori is a great value dish that includes a set of yakitori recommended by the chef.
The fluffy texture of the chicken and the umami that spreads in your mouth are so delicious that you won't be able to stop eating!
It also goes perfectly with beer.
Facilities & Services
If you're looking for a place to host a yakitori party for 50 or more people in Otemachi, "をどり 大手町 / Odori Otemachi" is the perfect choice!
The spacious and clean restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere with a wooden interior.
It's also directly connected to the station, so you can rest assured that you'll be able to get home safely after a late-night meal.
おおーい北海道 別海町酒場 新大手町ビル店 / Hokkaido Food Izakaya Betsukaicho Shin Otemachi Bldg.
If you're looking for a seafood izakaya that specializes in Hokkaido ingredients in the Otemachi area, “おおーい北海道 別海町酒場 新大手町ビル店 / Hokkaido Food Izakaya Betsukaicho Shin Otemachi Bldg.” is the perfect choice.
The izakaya offers a wide variety of seafood dishes, sashimi, and sake.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The “Butter Grilled Scallops“ are thick and rich in flavor, and the staff will grill the natural scallops over the charcoal fire at your table.
2-hour all-you-can-drink course with sake and shochu includes 7 seafood dishes, which is a great value!
Popular Dishes
1. Assortment of Sashimi | five kinds of Big Catch
The Assortment of sashimi is a luxurious dish of sashimi made with five kinds of fresh fish caught that day.
It is a beautiful dish that is perfect for a party with a large group of people.
For those who love meat, we recommend the Jingisukan, which is a grilled dish made with venison.
2. Octopus, Scallops, Surf Clams, and Hokkai Shrimp from Notsuke
"おおーい北海道 別海町酒場 新大手町ビル店 / Hokkaido Food Izakaya Betsukaicho Shin Otemachi Bldg." is known as a treasure trove of ingredients, and you can also enjoy fresh seafood from Hokkaido in Otemachi.
Be sure to enjoy the fresh seafood from Notsuke Peninsula in a luxurious boat-shaped platter.
Facilities & Services
The warm wooden interior is equipped with private rooms that can accommodate 10 to a maximum of 20 people for private dining, and up to 50 people for dinner parties.
For families, every seat at the table or at the counter is a quiet space.
庄屋 大手町ビル店 / Shoya Otemachi
“庄屋 大手町ビル店 / Shoya Otemachi“ is a izakaya popular among businessmen working at companies in Otemachi.
A wide variety of sake, shochu, beer, and other sakes are available to go with the seafood dishes, and sakes can be ordered from 90cc.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The 2-hour all-you-can-drink course, which includes sake and draft beer, is a great deal that lets you enjoy seven Japanese dishes, including appetizers, sashimi, and grilled dishes.
Sake from all over Japan is available, including “Shyaraku”, “Hiroki”, and “Hakkaisan”.
Popular Dishes
1. Assorted Sashimi
You can always enjoy delicious “Assorted Sashimi“ at “庄屋 大手町ビル店 / Shoya Otemachi“.
The thick slices of sashimi made from fresh fish directly shipped from the region.
2. Grilled Squid
This Japanese dish is made by marinating whole squid in a sweet soy sauce sauce and slicing.
The refreshing aroma of soy sauce and the elasticity of the squid make it a perfect snack with saké.
Fried squid and yakitori are also popular.
Facilities & Services
The izakaya has an old-fashioned atmosphere reminiscent of the Showa period.
Spacious table seating and dinner parties can accommodate up to 70 people.
No matter when you come, you can always enjoy classic Japanese food and drinks.
稲田屋 大手町店 / Inataya Otemachi
“稲田屋 大手町店 / Inataya Otemachi“ is a izakaya by Inada Honten, a long-established sake brewery established in Tottori Prefecture in 1673.
They offer kaiseki course meals for special occasions and dinners, both day and night.
Local Guide’s Point of View
All seats are private rooms except for the counter where the Japanese chef is cooking.
Enjoy creative Japanese cuisine and seafood dishes prepared by our chefs in a relaxed atmosphere with excellent sake.
Popular Dishes
1. Crab Namerou
Crab is a delicious seafood, but it can be difficult to eat.
Crab namemuro is a popular dish that solves this problem.
The crab meat, crab roe, and other crab ingredients are cooked in the crab shell, which makes it easy to eat and enjoy the rich flavor of the crab.
2. Fried Shrimp
“Fried Shrimp“ is a seafood karaage made by deep frying whole prawns.
It is a dish characterized by the cooking method and seasoning that makes the most of the ingredients, actively purchasing San'in ingredients and local specialties to match the brewery's local sake.
Facilities & Services
This izakaya is ideal for family celebratory events and special anniversaries.They are equipped with private rooms with atmospheric Horikotatsu.
Table seating is available for up to 12 persons and private rooms for up to 24 persons.
Features of Izakaya in Otemachi
Recently, there has been an increase in unique izakaya in Otemachi that cater to international tourists.
Seafood izakaya around Tokyo Station are popular because they offer fresh sashimi, sushi, and sake at a reasonable price.
I hope you will visit an izakaya in Otemachi with your family or friends after your Tokyo sightseeing trip.
You may discover new things about Japanese food culture while drinking sake or shochu.
Written by Rika
15 years working for an IT company in Tokyo.
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