Japanese restaurants in Ginza had the image of being exclusively upscale, but in recent years, there are casual izakaya with reasonably priced being located in the prestigious Ginza district.
I would introduce you the top five popular izakaya with a reputation for delicious Japanese cuisine and sushi.
Don't miss out on the special all-you-can-drink courses as well!
長万部酒場 銀座店 / Oshamanbe Sakaba Ginza
"長万部酒場 銀座店 / Oshamanbe Sakaba Ginza" is a popular izakaya where you can taste fresh seafood, sashimi, sushi, crab, and other Washoku directly from Oshamanbe Town, Hokkaido.
The location is convenient as it is right behind the department store "Matsuya".
It's a great choice when you want to enjoy seafood with aromatic sake with your family or group in Ginza.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Oshamanbe Town is famous for its large scallops.
They are shipped directly from the production area during the season, so they are extremely fresh!
Also try 10 types of sake directly sent from a sake brewery in Hokkaido.
Popular Dishes
1. Hairy Crabs | Shipped Directly from Oshamanbe
First, try the most popular "Hairy Crab Direct from Oshamanbe filled with rich and full-bodied hairy crab innards.
You will surely understand why it is called "Golden Hair Crab”.
2. Crab Rice with Horsehair Crab
After enjoying seafood dishes and the famous scallop sashimi, order rice to finish off your meal.
The traditional "hairy crab crab rice" made by slowly steaming hairy crabs in a seiro, will bring you happiness.
Facilities & Services
Located in a prime Ginza location, this izakaya has a casual, easygoing atmosphere.
The ceiling and walls of the restaurant are decorated with magnificent big fishing flags, and playing local songs of Hokkaido.
えどわん 銀座 / Edowan Ginza
“えどわん 銀座 / Edowan Ginza” located a minute walk from Ginza Station.
Japanese-style modern restaurant and izakaya with a stylish interior and a relaxing atmosphere.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The course of seasonal fresh fish and sashimi, exquisite dashi shabu-shabu, sushi, tempura, and seafood.
For a memorable meal.
Please enjoy it with "えどわん 銀座 / Edowan Ginza"'s original Junmai Ginjo sake.
Popular Dishes
1. Omakase Fresh Fish Platter
"Chef's Omakase Sashimi Platter" to share with your group, including the fresh seafood procured daily from Toyosu Market.
Grilled and boiled fish, as well as shellfish with sake steamed clams.
2. Seasonal Kamameshi
After enjoying the sashimi and seafood dishes, share the "Seasonal Kamameshi" with your group.
The bonito flakes are shaved with a special machine, and the flavorful rice is sure to satisfy you at the end of your meal.
Facilities & Services
This Washoku restaurant is filled with the warmth of natural wood and offers counter seating for one person or couple and fully private rooms for groups of up to 12 people.
Of all the izakaya in Ginza, this restaurant has one of the largest selections of sake.
ぎんざ阿吽 / Ginza Aun
If you want to fully enjoy rare Washoku such as brand name chicken and horse sashimi in Ginza, "ぎんざ阿吽 / Ginza Aun" located a 3-minute walk from Shinbashi Station would be a good option.
There are private rooms and table seats, and it is a famous izakaya and Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine as a course for families and groups.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The course menu which includes fresh fish, brand Hyuga chicken, and sashimi all in one course, changes monthly, so there are many repeat customers.
2 hours and 30 minutes of all-you-can-drink, try shochu which boasts an assortment of 30 ~ 40 types.
Popular Dishes
1. Simmered Yellowtail with Daikon Radish
Seafood dishes are not only sashimi, but also "nitsuke" (boiled and seasoned seafood) is great.
You will be surprised by the soft texture of this dish of daikon radish and yellowtail stewed together.
There are many variations of Japanese food.
2. Assorted Horse Sashimi and Mane
You can enjoy "Horse Sashimi and Tategami Assortment" shipped directly from Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu.
The meat sashimi has a sweet taste because it is fresh, and you can experience a different flavor from fish sashimi.
Facilities & Services
The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with large tables that can accommodate up to 20 people, and tableware for infants and kids is also available.
銀座 はなたれ / Ginza Hanatare
The Japanese restaurant “銀座 はなたれ / Ginza Hanatare” is specializing in jikinmedai (sea bream) located near Ginza Station.
They offers a wide variety of seafood dishes prepared using carefully selected jikinmedai which is high-class fish that lives in the deep sea mainly from Choshi.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The lunch "Jikinmedeshi rice set" is popular.
They’re offering a great deal on the high-end fish, kinmedai.
For dinner, there is a wide selection of Washoku such as kinmedai sashimi, sushi, sweet and spicy simmered red snapper, and red snapper ochazuke.
Popular Dishes
1. Bullion Sea Bream Rice Set Meal
The "Kinmedai Set" is a special meal that includes a salad and soup with a lot of kinmedai sashimi.
The sea bream is rich in protein and minerals, and is excellent for beauty and health.
2. Platter of Ground Bream and Fresh Sashimi
If you want to fully enjoy alfonsino sashimi, shellfish, bonito and other seafood with sake, I recommend the fresh sashimi platter.
Sushi with sea bream and a Japanese-style simmered dishes are also popular.
Facilities & Services
The interior of the restaurant is relaxed with the warmth of wood.
Tables and private rooms are available also be reserved for up to 35 people.
Available for special dinners and parties.
銀座 てらやま / Ginza Terayama
If you want to enjoy hearty Japanese home-style cuisine and sake in Ginza, I recommend "銀座 てらやま / Ginza Terayama".
Seasonal ingredients are served right in front of the counter with the utmost hospitality.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The warm atmosphere makes you feel as if you are visiting a Japanese home.
Some people want to stop by many times during their trip because the staff welcomes them kindly.
Popular Dishes
1. Seasonal Course with Oden and Grilled Dish
This popular 7-course set includes seasonal dishes, oden, simmered dishes, and grilled dishes, and is highly satisfying.
Please enjoy the exquisite Washoku that go well with sake!
2. Omakase Oden Platter
銀座 てらやま / Ginza Terayama's "Oden Platter", the chef uses electrolyzed hydrogen water to bring out the flavor of the ingredients, and the light-flavored broth is rich and heartwarming.
Facilities & Services
Private rooms for up to 4 people are available in a relaxed space, and table seating is available for larger groups.
There is a wide selection of drinks such as sake, whiskey, and shochu carefully selected by the owner according to the season and cuisine.
Features of Izakaya in Ginza
Those izakaya in Ginza introduced this time are all wonderful where you can casually stop by for lunch or dinner with your family and friends.
I hope you will enjoy dining in Ginza.
Written by Sophie
Lived in Japan for 3 years
Worked for an apparel manufacturer in Shinbashi.
Market research analyst
I love traditional Japanese food and Japanese sweets.
Hobbies: Watching live jazz and listening to podcasts.
Currently writing a guidebook for immigrants to Japan.