Mame Shibori (Small Towel)

A dish made by simmering motsu (pork or beef offal) with vegetables and konnyaku in a miso or soy sauce-based broth for a long time. It's characterized by its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich umami, a staple at Japanese izakayas. It's commonly eaten with shichimi togarashi (seven-spice blend).

A simple, home-style dish made by stir-frying sausages and cabbage. The sweetness of the cabbage and the saltiness of the sausages complement each other well, making it perfect with beer.

An assortment of pickles made from various vegetables (cucumber, daikon radish, napa cabbage, etc.). Their refreshing saltiness or sourness is perfect for cleansing the palate and pairs well with sake or shochu.

An appetizer made by mixing Chinese pickled mustard greens (zha cai) with chopped green onions. The unique texture and saltiness of the zha cai, combined with the flavor of the green onions and the aroma of sesame oil, create a taste that goes well with drinks.

A spicy and stamina-boosting dish made by stir-frying pork and kimchi. The sourness and spiciness of the kimchi enhance the sweetness of the pork fat, creating a rich flavor.

A Western-style dish made by coating a white sauce containing crab meat in batter and deep-frying it. Inside the crispy batter is a creamy, melty sauce, offering a rich and luxurious taste.

A fried dish made by coating opened horse mackerel (aji) in panko breadcrumbs. It's crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, enjoyed with sauce or soy sauce.

Fried potato sticks. Lightly salted, these are a classic fried snack that's easy to enjoy.

A dish where cheese is wrapped in tender chicken breast and deep-fried. The combination of the light meat and the rich, melted cheese is excellent.

A tempura dish made by coating chikuwa (fish cake) in a batter mixed with aonori (seaweed flakes). The savory aroma of the seaweed is appetizing, and you can enjoy its chewy texture.

A dish of boiled konnyaku topped with a sweet and savory miso sauce. It's a healthy appetizer characterized by the chewy texture of the konnyaku and the rich flavor of the miso.

A Japanese noodle dish made by stir-frying Chinese noodles with pork and vegetables in a sauce such as Worcestershire sauce. It's characterized by the fragrant sauce aroma and rich flavor, popular as both a meal and a snack.

A dish made by stir-frying thin rice noodles (bifun) with vegetables and meat. Often seasoned with a light salt or soy sauce flavor, it's easy to eat with its light texture.

A delicacy made by mixing shark cartilage with plum paste. It's characterized by the unique crunchy texture of the cartilage and the sourness of the plum, making it very popular as an accompaniment to sake or shochu.