Moncheri — Restaurant in Tokyo

TOURISTS BEWARE! This bar ripped me off.

The atmosphere and music were fun, but the billing was dishonest. Our final check was over double what we expected. When I looked closely, I saw they had duplicated the number of drinks on the receipt. The “number of people” field (which doubled the total) was tucked away in a corner and easy to miss late at night.

They also offered us “welcome shots” without mentioning that each was three times the price of the most expensive drink on the menu. I assumed it was a normal menu price because of the friendly offer and the otherwise good reviews.

When I questioned the bill, the staff member with pink hair acted surprised and then suddenly “didn’t understand,” even though it was clear what was happening.

Kabukichō can have tourist traps, but I trusted the positive ratings and was disappointed. Check your receipt carefully if you...

A great atmospheric vibe! The bartenders were friendly. Unfortunately, the cocktails ordered were not great at all. I ordered a whisky sour and my partner ordered a Singapore sling. Neither came with garnish/toppings. My whisky sour was decent, but was more on the sweet side. The Singapore sling cocktail when poured into the glass wasn't even 1/4 of the way full, and was just topped up with soda water and ice. It would have been fine if the cocktails were only ¥5000 or so, but each cocktail was...

Kyama is a super fun bartender that loves to connect with this customers. No cover fee, affordable drinks, super clean bathroom, AND he invites his customers to chat with each other if you like that kind of experience. We met some tourists who were regulars; meaning they came back to Japan and specially came to this bar. This was an amazing experience if you want to truly get a small taste of Shinjuku from a locals...