居酒屋 + 飲み放題 = 酔っ払い?!?!

Given the slew of drinking establishments here, the Japanese are certainly in no hurry to head home after a long day at work. A typical work day for most often end with a nomihodai session at an izakaya, literally finishing the day on a "high note";) Moi too, love soaking up this aspect of the Japanese culture. Even if you are like me, inept at the Japanese language, proficient sentences will soon be rolling off your tongue as you down that beer #10...Kampai...

Watami 和民

According to a report, this Izakaya empire has about half a dozen branches in Shibuya alone. Watami thrives on being super cheap, super smoky and offering super trashy food. As most of the Izakaya-going crowd are also nicotine addicts, non-smokers are in for a trying time here with all the swirling second hand smoke:(

For locations: http://www.watami.co.jp/watami/


Aburiya Fudo 炙家風土

With a limited seating capacity, the Omotesando branch of Aburiya Fudo even features linen-dressed bar stools. Grilling of premium seafood and meat is its stronghold and Aburiya Fudo is definitely more for the well-heeled.

For locations: http://www.wid.co.jp/tenpo/fudo-nakameguro/
http://www.wid.co.jp/tenpo/fudo-azabu/


Teyandei てやん亭

In a back alley off Roppongi-dori, this two-storey shop house is amost incognito amongst the many low-rise Japanese homes. Serves typical fare consisting of Yakitori 焼き鳥 and quite some varieties of agemono 揚げ物. The fried bread with ice cream パンあいす at Teyandei is the ultimate dish to call it a night.

For locations: http://www.teyandei.com/


Tofuro 土風炉

Tofuro is yet another popular Izakaya chain. It is however (at least not the branch in Ginza) not your typical raucous salaryman joint. Segmented tatami rooms are the preferred choice of seating here and the quality of its food, from sashimi to tempura is the main draw for us.

For locations: http://www.ramla.net/casual_restaurant/tofuro/restaurant/index.cgi


Torigyoza Senmon Ten Akasaka Yoshida 鳥餃子専門店　赤坂よ志多

Non-pork eaters are well-taken care of at Yoshida for they offer delicious chicken filled gyozas that are as original as they can possibly get. As you folks know, I have a real hankering for gyozas and I can at long last pig out to my heart's content...Yay!

Torigyoza Senmon Ten Akasaka Yoshida
Address: 2-14-12 Akasaka, 1F Takahashi Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: 03-3583-5046