Nagaishi Shoten

A traditional Japanese appetizer of cold tofu topped with condiments (green onions, ginger, etc.) and soy sauce. It has a refreshing taste and you can enjoy the flavor of soybeans.

Thick-cut tofu deep-fried. Crispy on the outside, with a soft tofu texture remaining inside. Typically eaten with ginger soy sauce.

Beef tendon and vegetables simmered for a long time in a soy sauce or miso-based broth. The meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a rich umami.

Japanese pickles made by pickling vegetables in a fermented rice bran bed (nukadoko). It has a sour and salty taste, and a deep umami characteristic of fermented foods.

Appetizer of fresh cucumbers served with plum paste (ume-kyu) or moromi miso (moro-kyu). The crispness of the cucumber and the flavor of the condiments pair well with sake.

Well-chilled ripe tomatoes, sliced. Refreshing and perfect for cleansing the palate.

Salt-boiled immature soybeans. A standard izakaya snack in Japan. Push the beans out of the pods to eat.

Steamed potato topped with crispy baked bacon. The fluffy potato and the saltiness of the bacon stimulate the appetite.

Chicken breast meat slowly cooked at low temperature, like ham. It has a moist, tender texture and a light flavor.

A dish made from chicken liver paste. Rich and creamy flavor. Served with baguette (bread) for spreading.

Salad featuring fresh green and yellow vegetables. Simply seasoned with olive oil and salt, allowing you to enjoy the natural taste of the vegetables.

Well-chilled ripe tomatoes, sliced. Refreshing and perfect for cleansing the palate.

Salad with vegetables like lettuce, topped with croutons, cheese, and bacon, dressed with a creamy dressing.

A dish where colorful fresh raw and cooked vegetables are dipped into a warm sauce made with garlic, anchovies, and olive oil.

An assortment of prosciutto from Spain's premium "Iberico pork" and several types of cheese. Pairs well with wine.

An assortment of 5 recommended types of yakitori chosen by the owner. Recommended if you can't decide.

Yakitori of chicken wings. The skin is crispy, the meat is juicy, and it's rich in collagen. It's common to eat it by hand because it has bones.

Skewers of cherry tomatoes wrapped in thinly sliced pork. The sweetness and acidity of the cooked tomatoes pair well with the pork fat.

Yakitori of chicken gizzard. Characterized by its unique crunchy texture. Often eaten with a light salt flavor.

A classic yakitori skewer with chicken and green onions alternating. The umami of the chicken and the sweetness of the grilled green onions are a perfect match.

Yakitori made from minced chicken formed into balls. It has a fluffy texture and pairs well with sauce.

Meat from around the chicken's neck (seseri). Because it's a well-exercised part, the meat is firm and has a rich umami.

Meat around the chicken's tailbone (bonjiri). It's very fatty, with a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Chicken thigh meat. It has moderate fat, making it tender and juicy, the most popular part for yakitori.

Chicken liver. Characterized by its rich flavor and creamy texture. Grilling with sauce mellows its unique taste.

Chicken skin. Crispy on the surface, chewy on the inside. Rich in fatty umami.

A rare cut from the hollow at the base of the chicken thigh. It's muscular, has a good chew, and is very rich in umami.

Chicken heart. Enjoy its unique chewy and springy texture. It has a mild flavor and is easy to eat.

Green onions skewered and grilled. Grilling enhances their sweetness and provides a fragrant flavor.

Grilled shiitake mushrooms. The unique aroma and umami of the mushrooms are concentrated.

A small green chili pepper. It has little spiciness and its unique bitterness and aroma provide a good accent.

Skewered asparagus. Enjoy its crisp texture and sweetness.

Boiled quail eggs skewered and grilled. Bite-sized and easy to eat, with a comforting taste.

Green peppers cut in half and stuffed with minced meat, then grilled. The bitterness of the green pepper pairs well with the umami of the meat.

Shiitake mushroom caps stuffed with minced meat and grilled. The shiitake dashi soaks into the meat, creating a juicy flavor.

An assortment of 3 recommended vegetable skewers.