Hamayaki Taro

Whether heading home after work or pausing between train connections, unwinding here begins with a cold draft beer and seasonal sashimi. Set along the street in front of Oku Station in Showa-machi, Kita Ward, Hamayaketaro Oku (浜焼太郎 尾久店) is a seafood izakaya that welcomes such casual evening drinks without any pretension.

Once seated, an easy way to enjoy the meal is simply asking across the counter for the day's recommendations. Dinners can be shaped flexibly around your mood, pairing sashimi or grilled fish with a set that includes two drinks, or choosing daily small plates listed on the whiteboard. The welcoming atmosphere fostered by the friendly owner makes it easy to linger for another round of drinks and another dish.

Alongside counter seating, there are tables further back, providing an intimate setting well suited for dropping by solo or sharing drinks and conversation with companions. Open until late at night, the pub also serves as a practical stop for late dinners or a final drink at the end of the evening.