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torichu

Enjoy yakitori and fried chicken

A popular kappo restaurant established in 1964. Since its establishment, the restaurant has been particular about the quality of its chicken, and its menu items using Daisen chicken and Jiyotori chicken from Tottori Prefecture are popular among both men and women of all ages.
The "Yakitori Assortment" is a dish in which you can enjoy liver, tsukune (chicken meat), chicken skin, shishito (green pepper), and negima (green onion) all at once. The fresh, juicy, odorless chicken meat is matched with a secret sauce that has remained unchanged since the olden days, making it a perfect accompaniment to alcoholic beverages. We also recommend ordering a bowl of yakitori with white rice. Be sure to try the "Oyama Dori Karaage (deep-fried Oyama Dori)," a large, meaty Oyama Dori that is fried until crispy.

A homey atmosphere that will make you want to come back again and again!

The restaurant, which retains the good old days of the Showa period, is run by a father/mother/daughter team and Staff/staff members who have worked there since the restaurant's establishment. Among the wide variety of dishes on the menu, the "Unaju" (eel) dish topped with eel from Kyushu has long been popular. It is recommended when you want to splurge a little.
There are also items on the menu named after customers, such as the "baba-dama" omelette, which was created after a regular customer, Baba, ordered it. Perhaps the secret of the restaurant's popularity for more than 60 years is its at-home atmosphere that values human connections.

Torichu

• 2-13-5 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 1 min. walk from JR Otsuka Station
• 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:45)
• No holidays
• 03-3918-3352
• None

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NAMACHAn Brewing

Cheers to Otsuka's original beer and homemade smoked dishes!

The Blue Pub offers homemade beer and smoked dishes. There are always 12 kinds of beer on tap, and the most popular beer is "Bongo Lager," a collaboration with "Bongo," a rice ball specialty restaurant in Otsuka. The beer is made with white rice cooked at Bongo and other ingredients such as kelp and dried bonito flakes, and has a refreshing taste. It has a refreshing taste and is well known for being easy to drink. The "Assorted Smoked Foods" is the perfect accompaniment to this beer. Roast beef, duck, and bacon are smoked over cherry wood, which produces a strong aroma that does not overpower the smell of the meat.

Freshly brewed beer from the brewery

As the first brewery in Toshima Ward, the restaurant has brewed 300 to 400 kinds of beer. The brewery brews with the ingredients of the moment, and about five new products are introduced each month.
In addition to beer, the smoked dishes are also full of attention to detail. Everything from sashimi to desserts and seasonings are smoked in the restaurant from scratch. The "finishing TKG (egg on rice)" and "grilled rice balls" made with homemade smoked soy sauce are perfect for wrapping up after a night of drinking.
Beer and food can also be taken out, so we recommend taking it back to your hotel to enjoy.

NAMACHA Brwing / Smoke Beer Factory Otsuka

• 103 Palm House Minami-Otsuka, 1-60-19 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 3 minutes walk from JR Otsuka Station
• Tuesday-Friday 16:00-23:00
  Saturday 13:00-23:00
  Sunday & Holidays 13:00-22:00
• Mon.
• 03-3942-0180
• None

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FUKUHARU

Spice curry, a hidden specialty of Yakiton-ya, is a must-try!

Yakiton restaurant was established in 1950. In addition to the "yakiton" (grilled pork belly), such as tongue and pork cutlets, which have been served since the establishment of the restaurant, the "spice curry" created by the third-generation owner over a period of more than two years is a gem known by those in the know. The authentic curry is made with a mixture of 10 spices, including cumin, cardamom, and coriander, purchased from local foreign grocery stores, and is served with pork, chicken, or beef, depending on the day. Many people enjoy the spiced curry as a snack with their drinks. If you order extra rice, homemade achar (Indian pickles) is served with it.

Enjoy a glass while watching the food being prepared!

The quaint restaurant, built in 1965, has a U-shaped counter seating area. The U-shaped counter seats allow customers to watch the yakitori being cooked right in front of them.
The restaurant has been run by the family since its establishment and is currently run by the third generation of brothers. Don't miss the "pork belly vegetable skewers" with lettuce and tomatoes wrapped around pork belly, which they invented, or the "stew" with tteokbang (rectum) and other ingredients, which you can even drink the soup.
They want customers to feel free to enjoy delicious food, so all menu items are priced at one coin or less.

Tomiharu

• Iida Building 1F, 2-44-6 Minami-otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 4 minutes walk from JR Otsuka Station, 3 minutes walk from Otsuka Ekimae Station on Toden Arakawa Line
• 16:00-21:30
• Sunday
• 03-3947-2980
• None

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TITANS

Enjoy Utsunomiya Gyoza and craft beer

This craft beer and gyoza restaurant is located in the "Sun Mall Otsuka Shopping Street" at the south exit of Otsuka Station. It is directly operated by a company based in Tochigi Prefecture that imports craft beer and sells Utsunomiya gyoza (dumplings) wholesale.
We recommend the handmade jumbo gyoza, which have not changed since the establishment. First, taste the flavor of the ingredients without dipping them in anything, then dip them in yuzu ponzu (citrus-based vinegar) for a refreshing taste.
The original beer is characterized by its hop-derived bitterness and citrus aroma, making it a perfect match for the gyoza.

Over 100 varieties of craft beer with a wide variety

Craft beers are available from around the world, mainly from the United States. You can choose from more than 100 different bottled cans in addition to the 10 types of cask draft beers listed on the blackboard above the counter. If you are having trouble deciding which beer to order, ask a Staff/staff member for advice. They can suggest beers that match your request and offer tastings.
The food menu includes about 10 kinds of gyoza (dumplings), including jumbo gyoza, as well as sausages, nachos, and other items that are perfect for accompanying beer. The most popular item is the yaki-gyoza (grilled gyoza), which is overflowing with juices and has an irresistible chewy crust.

TITANS

• 3-53-7 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• Close to JR Otsuka Station
• Monday-Thursday 15:00-22:00
  Friday-Saturday 15:00-23:00
  Sunday 13:00-19:00
• No holidays
• 03-5904-9531
• None

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Sushi Shu

Seafood from Toyosu and Hokkaido at reasonable prices

The owner, who used to work at a long-established sushi restaurant in Otsuka, became independent and opened the restaurant in 2023. The restaurant is well known for its fresh seafood purchased directly from Toyosu and Hokkaido, the owner's hometown.
Particularly popular is the "Iksagawa," a 10-piece nigiri-zushi menu that includes chutoro (medium fatty tuna), salmon, sweet shrimp, salmon roe, and more. The menu changes with the seasons, so you can enjoy seasonal ingredients. They insist on cutting the neta as thick as the rice so that the umami of the fish can be fully appreciated.

A la carte dishes that remind you of Hokkaido's culinary culture

Sushi items are lined up in front of the counter. In addition to "okonomi-nigiri," in which you can have one piece of your favorite sushi item, there are also "okonomi-rolls," such as hand rolls and thin rolls. Also recommended are a la carte dishes such as grilled komai, a fish unique to Hokkaido, and chawanmushi (steamed egg custard with chestnuts and corn) in the style of Dosanjin.

The lunch menu is also extensive and includes not only nigirizushi, but also a variety of satisfying items such as the sashimi set meal and zangi set meal. This is a great place to visit for lunch as well as dinner to enjoy seasonal sushi and the Hokkaido-born owner's Hokkaido menu.

Sushi Shu

• 1F L'Arge Minami-Otsuka, 1-50-10 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 4 minutes walk from JR Otsuka Station
• Tuesday-Friday 11:30-14:00 / 17:00-3:00
  Saturday 17:00~3:00
  Sundays and holidays 17:00 - 24:00
• Mon.
• 03-5810-1674
• None

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Tsutsumi

We recommend the freshly fried tempura, served one dish at a time.

TITANS is a Japanese-style restaurant located in the back alley of the Sun Mall Otsuka shopping street at the south exit of Otsuka Station. At night, the restaurant offers a wide variety of set menus and rice bowls, including grilled fish set menus, oden set menus, and tendon bowls, as well as a la carte dishes such as dengaku and tatami sardines that are perfect as snacks for drinking.
The most famous dish is tempura, which is served freshly deep-fried one by one, and the list of items on the counter lists about 30 different kinds of tempura. The "Tsuzumi Set Meal" is recommended, offering six tempura items in five different varieties, including two prawns, white fish, and vegetables. It also comes with an assortment of sashimi and three small potted dishes, making it a satisfying meal.

The friendly personalities of the couple make this a popular diner with an appealing atmosphere.

Tsuzumi was opened by a couple in 1971. In the retro atmosphere of the restaurant, you will be welcomed by the couple, who are always smiling and unpretentious.
The restaurant offers a "Tempura Set" that includes a glass of beer, sake, or shochu, two appetizers, and five tempura dishes.
In addition to the nine seats at the counter, there is also a small room with two tables for four people.

TSUZUMI

• 3-52-3 Minami-otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo MAP
• 11:00-14:00 (L.O.13:30), 18:00-21:00 (L.O.20:30)
• Sunday, Holidays
• 03-3982-8815
• None
• Payment by cash only. Reservations and baby strollers not accepted during lunch (also not accepted at night during busy times).