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Tokyo] Five interesting restaurants in Shinbashi, a mecca for businessmen.

Tokyo] Five interesting restaurants in Shinbashi, a mecca for businessmen.
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Izakaya Odd tourist attractions

2023-03-24

Shimbashi, Tokyo, known as a mecca for businessmen, has many inexpensive and delicious izakayas where you can stop by on your way home from work. In this issue, we will introduce some of the most interesting izakaya restaurants in Shimbashi that are sure to become addictive once you try them.

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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Monster Tavern, Shinbashi Distillery
  3. 2.
    Fresh Fish & Yakitori CIRCUS
  5. 3.
    Touch know me
  7. 4.
    Vendor Stand Drunken Heart
  9. 5.
    Song bar Natsukashiya
  11. 6.
    summary

Monster Tavern, Shinbashi Distillery



First up is "Monster Bar Shinbashi Distillery," a one-minute walk from Shinbashi Station.
As the name suggests, this izakaya is themed around the monsters that appear in the very popular tokusatsu "Ultraman.
According to the official website, this is a place where "monsters, who sometimes fight well against heroes and sometimes get beat up by them, spend the night to relieve their sorrows, refresh their spirits, and play new tricks for tomorrow. So they say.
Currently, due to the recent economic situation, they are only open to earthlings during certain times of the day. Thank goodness.



As a bar of Ultra monsters, the restaurant is full of monsters everywhere. The plates, coasters, and even the stained glass windows have monster specifications.
Kids who used to watch Ultraman with their eyes glued to the TV back then will love this. ......
Also, there are many unusual menu items that make you want to order this and that, such as "Earth Conquering Highball" and "Gudon is Delighted! Special Twin Tail Cutlet Sandwich," and many other unusual menu items that make you want to order this and that. Not only the menu names, but also the appearance of the dishes are quite elaborate.



There are still other points of attraction at Kaiju Tavern. In fact, you can enter a secret hidden room during your birthday month! In the hidden room, you can take pictures with the well-known Ultra Monsters.
However, the hidden rooms are renewed periodically, so you will have to wait until you visit to see what kind of Ultra monsters you will encounter.
If you are going to visit during your birthday month, please don't forget to bring proof of your birthday and your camera!



If, unfortunately, you are not going to be able to visit the Monster Tavern during your birthday month ......, enjoy taking pictures at the entrance and inside the restaurant. Gomorrah, Zetton, and Jamila at the entrance can be photographed!
If you are lucky, you may even get to meet the monsters. It may be fun to take children who love Ultra monsters as well as those who have watched Ultraman in real time.

<Detailed Information
Address: 1, East Exit Underground Mall, Shimbashi 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan
Keikyu Shopping Plaza Wing Shimbashi
Phone number: 03-6228-5355
Business hours: Weekdays/11:00-15:00 (lunch menu), 15:00-23:30 (dinner menu)
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays / 11:00-23:30 (dinner menu)
Closed: Open all year round (except New Year's Day and days when facilities are closed)
URL：https://kaiju-sakaba.com/

Fresh Fish & Yakitori CIRCUS



Next, we will introduce you to "Fresh Fish and Yakitori CIRCUS," a Shimbashi hideaway spot for those in the know.
Located in a dubious building near Shimbashi Station, you may hesitate to enter the restaurant, but in fact, the restaurant itself is so unique and interesting that you would never guess from the exterior.



The first thing that strikes you when you enter the restaurant is the high-impact interior.
Those with good instincts may have already guessed it from the name "CIRCUS," but the interior of this restaurant has a fancy finish that really makes you feel like you are in a circus theater!
There are tigers and deer jumping out of the walls and clown dolls on display. What can I say, it is a fantastic world. If you visit without knowing what to expect, you will never be able to relax and enjoy your meal.
Incidentally, the interior design will be further upgraded during events such as Halloween.



Another interesting point of this restaurant is its authentic menu, which you cannot imagine from the interior.
The menu is full of tempting dishes such as skewers made from the white liver of chickens, which is highly prized and known as the "foie gras of chickens," and an assortment of sashimi made from fresh, rare fish picked in the morning.
Moreover, the prices are reasonable! As one would expect from a hot izakaya battleground, you can enjoy delicious food and drinks on a low budget.
On weekends and holidays, the restaurant is open after noon for those who want to start drinking in the light of day.
For first-time visitors, the restaurant is a bit of a hurdle, but as long as you can get in, you will be able to enjoy yourself, so please stop by.

<Detailed Information
Address: 3F Jugo Building, 4-18-4 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan
Phone number: 03-3431-5699
Opening hours：Weekdays／17:00～23:30、Turday／13:00～23:30
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
URL：https://www.circus-shimbashi.com/


Touch know me



Next, for those who are looking for a place where they can casually stop by for a drink by themselves, we recommend "Touch know me"! The name is "Touch know me".
Literally, it is a stand-up drinking style restaurant. What an easy to understand and stylish name. ...... First of all, the naming sense is very interesting. But the name is not the only thing that makes this restaurant unique.



In fact, the owner of this restaurant is a former assistant manager of a motsu-yaki restaurant in Ebisu and a former comedian. ...... No wonder they came up with such a stylish name.
Moreover, in addition to the owner, there is now a staff member who is an active comedian working there, so the restaurant is always a big hit.
The staff's brilliant talking skills often bring customers together before they know it. This is the perfect place to drink alone.



It is also nice to know that most of the menu items here can be ordered for less than 500 yen.
Skewers on the menu cost around 200 yen, and beer can be ordered for as little as 450 yen per glass! As one would expect from a senbero (bar) town, this is a great place to get drunk on the cheap. Recommended for those who want to get drunk on the cheap.
There are also menus with the same names as those of comedians, or menus that make you look twice and say, "What? You will be tempted to order this and that. In fact, the restaurant is so comfortable that once you go there, you will want to come back again and again.
The restaurant is easy to visit, even for first-timers, so if you are looking for a place to drink alone, please stop by.

<Detailed Information
Head office
Address: 4-18-4 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan
Phone number: 03-6459-0199
Hours of operation: 17:00-25:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break

Festival Store
Address: 3-21-2 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan (Festival Store)
Phone number: 03-6435-9429
Hours of operation: 17:00-25:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
URL：https://touchknowme.com/

Vendor Stand Drunken Heart



Among those who drink alone, there are those who would like to drink in a relaxed atmosphere and not have to deal with anyone else. ...... For such people, I would like to recommend "Vendor Stand Drunken Heart".
This is the same stand-up drinking style restaurant as Touch know me introduced earlier, but unlike the former, there is actually no one on staff. ......



That's no wonder; this is an unmanned corner bar with only vending machines standing around.
More than 10 vending machines are installed, and among them are alcohol, dry goods that may be used as snacks, canned goods, and other items.
Since it is sold unattended, the prices are far more reasonable than in taverns. Of course, there is no charge. This is perfect for those who really "just want to have a drink and that's it.
Moreover, ashtrays are provided, making it a much appreciated place for those who want to drink while smoking.
However, this restaurant is rather visible from the outside, so it may not be suitable for those who are concerned about the eyes of people on the street.
Also, a driver's license is required to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Stop by for a quick drink by yourself or a smoke break when you are meeting someone.

<Detailed Information
Address: Shinbashi Yamane Building, 2-5-14 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0021
Phone number: 03-3433-6601
Hours of operation: 7:00-18:00
Closed: Sunday

Song bar Natsukashiya



Last but not least is Natsukashiya, a bar that plays songs from the 70s and 80s.
This is a spot for the Showa generation, but also for those who want to see the chaos caused by customers. This is because the sense of unity in the store is extraordinary here.
Since this is a song bar from the 70s and 80s, you write down your favorite songs from that era on a piece of paper and hand it to the staff, who will play the requested songs in order, but the excitement of each song is just exhilarating. Everyone shouts out the songs as they watch the monitors.
To be honest, the level of the place would be a draw for the uninformed visitor, but those who like such sights can really enjoy them.
In a sense, this restaurant is one of the more unusual spots among the interesting eateries introduced here.
Photography is prohibited, so only those who actually visit can see what goes on inside the restaurant, but if you like Showa-era songs and seeing crazy customers, you will definitely enjoy this place.

<Detailed Information
Address: 2-15-4 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004, Japan
Phone number: 03-3506-3480
Business hours: Please inquire at the store
Closed：Please inquire at the store

summary

Shimbashi is lined with restaurants of various genres, but because it is a businessman's town, there are many restaurants near the station where you can have a quick drink and go home!
Among them, the restaurants introduced here are highly recommended and can be enjoyed not only by friends but also by those who want to drink alone.
Also, each of the restaurants is within walking distance of each other, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy a drink or two!
When you visit Shinbashi, have a good time at unique and interesting restaurants.

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