9 near Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.
Part of the Shinjuku area. Listed by walking time from Shinjuku-sanchome Station.
Simmered motsu and negira liver are the stars here, backed by a solid lineup of sake and shochu.
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Motsuyaki bar 1 minute from Shinjuku-Sanchome exit C3, part of the Nihon Saisei Sakaba brand. Dashi-rich oden and grilled items, 30 seats in total.
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Nihon Saisei Sakaba shop 1 minute from Shinjuku-Sanchome exit C3, run by ALWAYS. Yakiton, skewers and motsuyaki at a standing counter; senbero drinking.
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Junmai-only sake tachinomi in Shinjuku-Sanchome, from a chain born in Nagoya. 100 ml pours make it easy to compare labels, chilled to warmed. A 60-minute tasting course and prefecture-themed sake nights.
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Tachinomi near Suehirotei in Shinjuku 3-chome. Spiced snacks and pot-cooked stews and soups, with craft beer, natural wine and Hanatomoe sake. Pitched as a stop before or after the main event.
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Tachinomi with a wooden counter, 2 minutes from Shinjuku-Sanchome. Okinawan oden is the signature, especially tender soki pork rib, with soki soba to finish. About 30 drinks; budget around 1,000–1,600 yen.
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Homemade simmered motsu, sashimi, and more — paired with beer or sake. Small plates start at ¥600, so it's easy on the wallet.
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Unmarked three-tsubo bar in Golden Gai. Shochu-based lemon sour is the signature; the shop also makes bottled liqueurs and canned sours with breweries, supplied to other bars and events.
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Natural-wine bar in Hanazono 5-bangai, Golden Gai. Standing-style glasses of domestic and Sicilian wine plus craft beers like Minoh's peach weizen. Announcements in Japanese and English.
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