Hashinokuchi — Restaurant in Tokyo

I’m leaving Tokyo in a few days and it’s a good time to visit some of my neighborhood hangouts which have made my Tokyo experience so enriching in the past 6 weeks. Tonight, I headed back to Hashinokuchi, my neighborhood super-izakaya/ bistro. Run by Hashinokuchi san and his wife, this beautiful restaurant turns out seasonal plates that are classically anchored into Japanese cuisine, but add a touch of influence from their travels. We enjoyed rare, super high end beef like Kumamoto Aso Akauchi (aged 50 days) slaughtered by one of Japan’s top butchers in Shiga; Tachiuo shioyki; takomeshi; smoked gizzards and chicken liver (amazing!) and seasonal vegetables like the different types of daikon. We even had a Taiwanese influences Lu rou with Renkon. The sake list is outstanding, packed with seasonal sakes, and if you are a craft beer fan, they even stock a Brewpunk Dortmunder. I love this place - the chef/owner is clearly very talented, the food just punching way above its weight. It deserves a wider audience, really, even in the sleepy neighborhood it is located in. If you’re in Tokyo,...

Eating here is such a joy. The chef and his wife are such a power couple, so warm and inviting and good at what they do. Chefs food are all well executed and he knows what he is doing. His chicken livers are the best I have ever eaten in my life, and that chicken thigh. It looks deceptive, but it is so juicy and packed with flavourful that I’m in awe at how good it is. The keema curry is light and flavourful, together with the delicious HANTA somen, it’s a great slurping treat. The alcohol selections are great and very reasonable. You can feel the hospitality every step of the way, so if you are in the neighborhood, check them out if you can! You will...

Love the place, the food is consistently amazing and seasonal. There is always something new to try or discover. The place is cozy and the staff is great and are a great source of knowledge on food with always something great to recommend. In the food that they serve you can really feel the passion they have for what they do. PS: special mention for their beer, wine and sake selection it is...