Isomaru Suisan Okubo — Restaurant in Tokyo

This restaurant, which is called an izakaya in Japan, offers barbecue-style dishes where you can enjoy both alcohol and food.

It’s recommended over going to a convenience store if you’re unsure what to eat, as it’s open 24 hours.

When you arrive, scan the code on the table with your smartphone camera to access the dedicated website for that table. This website supports Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. You can order food and drinks, and when you’re finished, press the “check” button to pay at the register near the entrance, which accepts credit cards and cash.

You can also order from the staff, though their English proficiency may vary. The seafood bowl available here is similar to what you’d find in Tsukiji, making it a popular choice among locals and a great option for travelers with limited time. The live seafood displayed at the entrance is a sign of freshness, appreciated in Japan but possibly off-putting to some...

The restaurant is easy to find, not even 1 mnt walk from JR Okubo station. The staff are friendly, and even though they didn't speak english, they try to speak with simplest japanese so we foreigner can understand. They also have english menu available. I tried salmon anago rice bowl and it taste great but the souce is a little bit too sweet for me. I am giving it 3 stars out of 5. My friend tried salmon and salmon roe bowl and she also gave it 3 stars because the salmon slice is too thin. I think the food worth the price though. I will come here again to try grilled gish and clam since the staff...

We got off the plane and arrived in Tokyo well past 11pm and needed a simple meal around the Okubo neighbourhood. These guys stayed open all through the night and served fresh and delicious food at a great price. Our seafood rice bowls had great variety and were full of flavour. There was great atmosphere of others barbecuing around us.

When we next come back we would definitely try their elaborate selection of seafood for...