I went to a neo-kakuchi (standing bar) located in Osakihirokoji because I felt like having a drink. When I arrived, I noticed that the staff consisted of elderly men and women, giving me a sense of the long history of the establishment, which has been in business for 100 years. The system in place is that the snacks available for purchase are for takeout only (no eating in), and there is a 250 yen corkage fee for beer. You can enjoy a selection of Japanese sake with the option to choose from three sizes, starting from the smallest 30ml. It seems popular to order the smallest size and compare different varieties. While enjoying grilled mackerel and ankimo miso, I had craft beer and Japanese sake. It was fun to try a little bit of each and discover your favorite sake. As someone who also likes wine, I was drawn to a sake called ARROZ, which is made with wine yeast, and ended up buying a bottle to take home. What a delightful place to visit!

Wonderland. A calm alley just a step away from the hustle and bustle of Gotanda. A cozy standing bar with a large glass door, where you can see people who seem familiar. I received a detailed explanation on how to order, and then I tried a selection of three small-sized sake: - Refreshingly sharp "Michell", like a wine - Refreshingly sharp "Izayoi", with a sharp finish - Cloudy "Shichiken", with a full-bodied feel If you share your taste preferences, they will offer different versions for you to try. Even among the same type of sake, the flavors are completely different. The cloudy sake has a thick, satisfying taste. It's a very comfortable place to be, where you can easily lose track of time. Just be careful not to drink too much. It's a great spot for the first round, and you'll want to come back for a more leisurely experience next time.

Sweet and slightly carbonated sake that tastes like cider. Since it's a standing bar, sake is very affordable. There are many appealing snacks, and the food is good too. It's convenient to buy canned food as well. I think it's a good way to get into sake because it's inexpensive and easy to get into.

I visited on an early Saturday evening ✨ There is a standing space as well as seating space in the back where you can enjoy your drink. You can buy your favorite sake in S/M/L sizes (cash only) and sit down to enjoy it ✨ I recommend getting the S size to try out various types of sake! It's nice that they also sell small snacks to go with your drink ✨ There are limited seats, so it's best to come early.

Located in a side street a little further from Oimachi and Osaki Hirokoji, this place is an evolved version of a standing bar where you can sample drinks using the eaves of a liquor store. Everything from the layout of the refrigerators, the standing tables, to the various snacks, is meticulously designed, making it a standing bar that is completely different from what a liquor store would offer. When asking the owner or staff about sake, they will explain it very politely and enthusiastically.

There are many varieties of sake displayed on the shelves, and you can choose your own, but if you tell the staff your preferences, they will recommend a sake for you. I'm not very knowledgeable about sake, so I had the staff choose for me, and it was very delicious. There is standing room available, but there are also some chairs at the counter, which was helpful as standing in heels for a long time can be tiring. You don't need to make a reservation, as it doesn't seem to be too crowded, and there is a good selection of appetizers available. It might be a good place to stop by after work.

It's a really nice atmosphere at this place. They have many types of sake that I've never heard of, so it's hard to decide what to drink. But everything was delicious. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey. However, if you want to try new sake or just want to casually stand and drink, it's a really great place.

About a 7-minute walk from Gotanda Station, probably about the same from Osaki Hirokoji Station. The shop is located in a back alley on the border between the station and residential area. Whether you want to enjoy a good sake or just have a quick drink, you can stick to your usual choice or try something new. The shop is making efforts to modernize, and even though it's unrelated, you can't help but want to support them.

After finishing work, the drinking enthusiast went to Gotanda. Today, they enjoyed some flour dishes at the "Teppan Bar SOURCE" with drinking buddies, and then headed to the nearby "Kuwahara Shoten". This place is a very stylish standing bar!! Here, you can choose the sake you want to try and the size, and compare different drinks. There are also simple sake snacks available, and today I had a three-point rare delicacy assortment. The rare delicacy assortment includes: - Shiba shrimp salted roe - Cream cheese miso pickles - Firefly squid marinated in seaweed salt It's a snack that makes sake go down too easily (laughs)

I used a counter seat. I visited in the evening. There were few customers in the evening, but around 8 pm when I left, it was crowded with many customers. The staff explained the selection of sake in detail, so I was able to enjoy drinking sake very much.

☆Osakihirokoji Station, Gotanda Station☆ I visited "Kuwahara Shoten" that I was curious about, which offers sake tasting, standing bar, craft beer, and Japanese sake. The interior of the shop is compact with a standing bar and a counter facing each other with 8 seats. There is a refrigerated case of the liquor store in the back, where you can choose products and drink them inside. The snacks are also substantial and enjoyable. I tried 8 different types of Japanese sake and was very satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Visited Nihonshu Go Around. They were collaborating with my favorite Mizubasho♡ I tried three kinds of sake♡ The three appetizers also went well with the sake, but there were many things I don't like (lol). They have a wide variety of sake, just looking at them makes my eyes sparkle! I want to come back here again!!

On September 7, 2022, I visited this place for the first time with two friends. I had put rollers in a standing bar near Gotanda a few years ago, but since then I haven't visited such places, and I didn't know about this shop. This time, I was looking for a bar where I could enjoy around Oosaki to Gotanda, and I found this place. The shop is a new concept standing bar called "Kakudachi". I love standing bars, but I haven't been to many authentic "Kakudachi" places before. The shop is located in a back alley and has a stylish atmosphere, with standing tables in a store-like interior reminiscent of a sake brewery, using cases of Habushu's High Sour. It has a mysterious atmosphere with both freshness and nostalgia. There are also stools and a counter (reservation required). I was amazed by the overwhelming stock of Japanese sake. There are over 30 types of sake lined up in glass cases, and more than 30 types of "today's sake" are in a cooler box next to the cash register. Craft beers and chilled sake are also lined up in the back refrigerated case. You can choose Japanese sake next to the cash register counter, and the sizes are 30ml (ochoko), 60ml (yunomi), and 1 go (chirori), then pay at the counter and carry it to your seat by yourself. You can order food here, and when it's ready, they bring it to you. I was told that although the interior has a modern atmosphere, this is a long-established sake shop that has been in business for over 100 years. The food menu includes: - Oil-soaked sardines (580 yen) - Straits salmon (570 yen) - Crab shell butter-grilled (600 yen) - Miso-pickled ankimo (440 yen) - Two types of sausage and bacon platter (580 yen) - Motsu stew (500 yen) - Potato salad with commitment (360 yen) - Jumbo shumai (320 yen) - Oyster gratin (560 yen) - Smoked pork tongue (350 yen) - Assorted pickles (400 yen) and more. What I had was: "Daily side dish three-point platter" (500 yen) - Simmered konjac and shiitake mushrooms... A comforting homely taste. - Sesame-dressed greens... A slightly bitter taste for adults. - Pumpkin salad... Sweet and delicious. It includes fruits like grapes. "Rare delicacy three-point platter" (630 yen) - Shrimp salted fish roe... A rare delicacy. Goes really well with sake. - Cream cheese soy sauce pickles... Rich and goes well with various types of alcohol. - Firefly squid marinated in the open sea... I personally think this is one of the two great pairs of sake pairings along with "squid salted fish roe". Delicious! "Flatfish kelp-pickled" (590 yen)... It has a strong kelp flavor. I had it with the same coarse salt "Tosa no Shiomaru" and "Nana no Kajitsu" juice from Kochi. It's very elegant and delicious. "Red sea bream bamboo-pickled" (600 yen)... Red sea bream bamboo-pickled is a specialty of Wakasa Bay in Fukui Prefecture. I had it with the same coarse salt and juice as the kelp-pickled, and it had an exquisite pickling taste. I love making sea bream tea-pickled with this. The drinks I had were: "Raifuku Coming Happiness Summer Junmai Ginjo (Ibaraki)" (30ml/190 yen)... A refreshing taste that seems to appeal to everyone. "Nokuchi Naohiko Research Institute Summer Nama-zake Vintage (Ishikawa)" (30ml/350 yen)... It's a bit more robust and a great summer item. "ARROZ Wine Yeast-brewed Junmai (Saitama)" (30ml/210 yen)... It seems like white wine... "Dewazakura MARLIN Junmai Daiginjo (Akita)" (30ml/220 yen)... This is a truly Japanese sake. The ginjo aroma is subtle, and you wouldn't know it's a daiginjo unless told. "High Sour Premium Shikuwasa" (327 yen)... The High Sour lemon cans have been discontinued, and now only this premium version is available, made with two whole Okinawan Shikuwasa and one Sicilian lemon, with 17% fruit juice in a canned chu-hi. Still delicious. * All prices are including tax. [What's amazing!] There are a huge number of famous and rare Japanese sake available. [I wish...] Nothing in particular. This is a stylish Japanese sake stand bar that overturns the traditional image of a sake shop's standing bar.

I obtained information about a wonderful standing bar in Gotanda, so I decided to check it out. They have a wide selection of sake and craft beer. When you enter, the staff will ask you, "Are you here for drinks or shopping?" If you reply, "I'm here to drink," they will take your temperature and then guide you to a standing table. After you put your belongings down, there will be a simple tutorial on how to order. You go to the alcohol counter to choose your drink and tell them the brand and amount you want. You order food at the next counter and bring the alcohol back to your seat. When the food is ready, they will bring it to your table. I ordered Flounder with kelp and potato salad. The dishes are not overly elaborate, but they are neatly arranged and delicious. The potato salad is slightly sweet and comforting, perfect for enjoying while standing. Since the tables are small, it's best to order one dish at a time so that it fits on the tray. The makeshift tables stacked with crates for drinks are surprisingly low, which may cause some discomfort if you stay for a long time. The stylish interior and music make you want to linger, but it's probably best to keep a good turnover to ensure everyone can enjoy. The quality of the alcohol selection and food exceeded my expectations, making it a pleasant place for a standing bar experience. Like the nearby Mikawaya, people even come in sandals to buy sake. Having a place like this nearby definitely improves your quality of life. Overall, it was a great spot. Please note that there is a corkage fee for craft beer and shochu highball orders.

The crowd was just right. After securing a seat, you go to the display case to choose your favorite sake, then tell the staff at the register how much you want to drink and they pour it for you. Today, I asked for a dry cloudy sake in a 180ml serving. They also sell snacks, but I passed on them today. I paid, took my drink back to my seat, poured it into a small cup, and enjoyed it. Stayed for 10 minutes. This kind of place is nice.

I first visited this place after seeing the current owner's efforts on TV and being very interested. The stylish standing bar style, renovated from a warehouse, caught my eye. The main sake selection is displayed in a showcase that is also used for sales, with a distinctive label indicating which ones are available for tasting that day. They offer a variety of unique brands that you don't see often elsewhere, making it enjoyable for someone like me who likes to try different products. However, I must say that the operation inside the store seemed a bit chaotic. Especially for first-time visitors like myself, it's hard to understand the rules without receiving an explanation. When the store gets crowded, it takes time to receive the explanation, leading to frustration for customers who don't know the rules. It would be better if there were visible rules posted at the entrance for first-time visitors to understand and enjoy their experience smoothly without needing an explanation from the staff.

I stopped by "Kuwahara Shoten" on my way back from the job offer ceremony, which had been featured in magazines like Dancyu. I had some information from the magazine, but stepping inside, the atmosphere felt a bit nostalgic, blending Showa and Reiwa eras. The main drink was sake, with craft beers also available, which you could enjoy on the spot or take home as a souvenir. The sake available varied each day, with tags labeled "Today's Sake" on the sake bottles in the case. You could choose to purchase 30ml, 60ml, or 180ml of the sake. Prices varied depending on the sake, and compared to local sake, they were a bit closer to Tokyo prices. The sake I tried that day were "Kitaya," "Seikyo," and "Shichiken." Kitaya was a junmai daiginjo, very refreshing and easy to drink but lacked the richness of rice flavor. Seikyo, an unfiltered nama genshu, had a powerful punch with a solid rice flavor. Shichiken was a namazake, striking a balance between Kitaya and Seikyo. The snacks paired with the sake were "potato salad" and "liver miso salad," both small portions but just enough for a snack. I finished tasting the three sakes and tried a 30ml of "Yuki no Chaya" daiginjo nama, which had a clear umami flavor, light mouthfeel, and was so delicious I couldn't help but drink it quickly. The payment was cash-on-delivery, so I was able to leave smoothly. The restaurant also accepted cards and electronic money, showing how advanced Tokyo is. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

I had been curious about a standing sake bar in Nishi-Gotanda for a while. The shop is located in a corner of a building and has a stylish, fashionable appearance that almost made me walk past it. Inside, the tables were made from containers for holding sake. There were also seating tables towards the back where you could sit and drink. The fridge was filled with various types of sake, with the daily selection available for drinking and others for purchase. They also sold snacks like dried foods. You could choose from 30ml, 60ml, or 180ml servings of sake. You could pay in cash for your drinks and food. In addition to sake, they also had unique drinks like a highball-style canned shikuwasa chu-hai. The food menu included a daily assortment of three dishes for 500 yen, a rare delicacy assortment for 600 yen, and hirame (flounder) marinated in kelp. I tried the daily recommendation of sake from the staff, including AGEO, Michell, Shiroroshuzake, and Echigo Tsurukame, all of which were easy to drink and enjoyable. It's best to order small amounts of food at a time because the tables are small and can get crowded. I had two cups of sake and left quickly since it was a standing bar.

On Tuesday night, I felt like going out, so I visited "Kuwahara Shoten" in Nishi-Gotanda. It's a liquor store with a focus on standing bar service. It has been featured on a TV show and is becoming more popular. I looked around the store and ordered a few beers and snacks. I paid cash on delivery. Cheers! Drinking beer on a Tuesday night is the best. The snacks here are not just typical dried foods, but actually well-prepared dishes, which is nice. We also tried various types of sake, and it was great to be able to sample some unique ones. I would consider revisiting this place if I feel like standing and drinking again next time.

After the first glass of wine, it was time for some sake. I thought about making a joke about the name, like "Kuwabara, Kuwabara," but couldn't come up with anything, so let's just move on. A kind lady explained the system, which involved paying per drink. I looked at the fridge and an older gentleman recommended NAGAOKA Junmai Daiginjo sake, made with Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku rice. It's from Nagaoka in Niigata and known for its refreshing taste and elegant richness. I only tried a small amount, but it was lovely. The system offered 30ml, 60ml, and 180ml servings, so I went for the 180ml size of the recommended Kiyosumi Ishigami Junmai Daiginjo sake from Yoshidaya in Nagasaki. It was served warm, and the taste was smooth and delicate with a refreshing finish. I also tried some grilled shishamo and Tataki iwashi, accompanied by kabosu citrus. The kabosu was later used with some hirame konbu-jime, which had a soft texture and a hint of konbu flavor. It was served with wasabi, a citrusy soy sauce, and salt. The atmosphere was great, with a mix of older gentlemen, solo customers, and younger groups. The attention to detail in the service and the variety of customers made it a fantastic experience. I will definitely be back.

Blog "Tokyu Line, Foodie Adventure" - https://asante.blog/ - On the weekend, we had a pre-drinks gathering in Gotanda at this spot for our 0th round. It's the perfect place for a leisurely get-together. We arrived just after the opening time of 5 pm on a Saturday. We learned how to order from the staff and settled at the counter for some sake and dishes. To start off, we had the following: - Daikon radish with yuzu miso for 400 yen - Seared marinated Kinka mackerel for 500 yen Then, we ordered sake in the following order: - Sake Oendan AGEO Junmai Daiginjo 60cc for 520 yen - Obata Shuzo Echizen Manotsuru BY30 Junmai Ginjo 60cc for 440 yen - Uguisu 60cc for 380 yen, all including tax. As more members arrived, we shared the dishes while enjoying the drinks. It's great that the rice is delicious. Although they also sell canned food, having warm dishes is much appreciated, and if they are tasty, even better. Furthermore, being able to consult with the staff when ordering sake is a plus. You can even order as little as 30cc, making it a fun way to enjoy tasting different sakes. Even for someone like me who is not knowledgeable about sake, I was able to enjoy their recommendations. The stylish interior attracted a steady stream of customers, including us who enjoyed a quick drink before moving on to the next spot. It's not a place to linger, but it was the perfect spot for a bit of fun. Thank you for the meal.