Nihonshu Hotaru

Name: Nihonshu Hotaru
Address: 1 Chome-17-1 Uchikanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0047, Japan, Tokyo
Price range: ¥480 - ¥3380

Otoshi (Seating Charge) 380 yen

★ 4.0 (227) $$Moderate 📍 1 Chome-17-1 Uchikanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0047, Japan

Today's Recommendations

Today's Raw Oysters

本日の生牡蠣

2 pieces ~ 1 piece

Fresh raw oysters sourced today. Please enjoy the creamy flavor of the sea.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Today's Sashimi Assortment

本日のお刺身盛合せ

For two people and up

A sashimi set featuring a盛り合わせ (assortment) of the freshest seasonal seafood of the day. Enjoy the bounty of the sea.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Today's Sashimi Assortment with Shell-on Raw Oysters

殻付き生牡蠣付き本日のお刺身盛合せ

For one person

A special set that includes today's sashimi assortment with fresh, shell-on raw oysters. Enjoy both the flavor of raw oysters and the umami of sashimi.

¥1,580 ≈ $10.00

Assorted Seven Appetizers

おつまみ七種盛り

Serves 2-3 people (Contents change daily and are chef's choice)

A great value set featuring 7 types of appetizers chosen from today's recommendations. Enjoy various flavors in small portions.

¥1,980 ≈ $13.00

Seasonal Recommendations

Crab and Autumn Vegetable White Gomae

かにと秋野菜白和え

A refined dish made by mixing shredded crab and seasonal autumn vegetables with a creamy white dressing based on tofu. It has a gentle flavor.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Nishin Heshi with Daikon

鰊へしこ大根

Fukui Specialty

A dish combining Nishin no Heshi (fermented herring) from Fukui Prefecture with daikon radish. It has a unique salty flavor and umami, perfect with rice or as a snack.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Five Types of Mushroom Tempura

きのこ五種天ぷら

Tempura of 5 types of seasonal mushrooms in a light batter. Enjoy the natural aroma and texture of the mushrooms.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Sautéed Duck Marinated in Miso

鴨の味噌漬けソテー

Sautéed duck breast marinated in special miso. The aroma of miso and the umami of the duck spread in your mouth.

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Three-Color Thinly Sliced Flounder

ひらめ三色薄造り

A dish where thinly sliced fresh flounder can be enjoyed with three different seasonings and garnishes. Enhances the delicate flavor of the flounder.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Bonito Carpaccio with Sudachi

かつおとすだちのカルパッチョ

A carpaccio of thinly sliced fresh bonito, served with the refreshing flavor of Sudachi from Tokushima Prefecture. A light and appetizing taste.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Pickled Persimmon with Green Chili and Salted Kelp

柿と青唐辛子の塩昆布和え

A dish combining sweet persimmons, spicy green chilies, and salted kelp, offering a surprising combination. The balance of sweetness, spiciness, and saltiness is exquisite.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Fried Oysters

カキフライ

Juicy oysters deep-fried in a crispy batter. Enjoy the rich umami of oysters, often called the "milk of the sea".

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Agedashi Hiryuuzu (Deep-fried Tofu Pouch)

揚げ出しひりゅうず

Homemade Ganmodoki

A dish of homemade ganmodoki (simmered tofu balls) deep-fried. The dashi broth soaks in, giving it a fluffy texture.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Fried Potatoes with Salt-cured Squid Topping

揚げじゃがいも塩辛かけ

Hot fried potatoes topped with salt-cured squid. The sweetness of the potatoes and the saltiness of the squid are a perfect match.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Deep-fried Mehikari (Big-eyed Greenling)

めひかり唐揚げ

Deep-sea fish (Mehikari) deep-fried. So tender that you can eat the bones, with a fragrant flavor.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Toro-Taku Maki Sushi

とろタク巻き寿司

Sushi roll made with melt-in-your-mouth tuna belly and crunchy takuan (pickled daikon radish). Enjoy the rich flavor of the fat and the texture of the takuan.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Snacks

All are excellent with our homemade doburoku "Kanda Madonna"♪

Lotus Root Chips

レンコンチップ

Lightly fried, crispy lotus root chips with a savory salt flavor. Perfect with drinks.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Soy Sauce Marinated Cream Cheese

クリームチーズ醤油漬

Excellent with Sake

A Japanese-Western fusion appetizer made by marinating cream cheese in a special soy sauce. The rich cheese flavor and soy sauce aroma pair perfectly with sake.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Pounded Cucumber with Plum Paste

たたき胡瓜の梅肉和え

A dish of pounded cucumber mixed with a refreshing plum paste. The crisp texture and the sourness of the plum stimulate the appetite.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Salt-cured Squid (Ika no Shiokara)

イカの塩辛

Classic!

A traditional Japanese delicacy made by aging squid with salt and koji. It has a unique umami and saltiness, and pairs exceptionally well with sake.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Simmered Chicken White Liver with Sansho Pepper

鶏白レバーの山椒煮

A dish of tender chicken white liver simmered in a sweet and savory sauce with sansho pepper. Features a melt-in-your-mouth texture and the aroma of sansho.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Iburigakko (Smoked Radish)

いぶりがっこ

Akita Specialty!

A traditional Akita pickle made by fermenting smoked daikon radish in rice bran. Enjoy its unique smoky flavor and crisp texture.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Assorted Pickles

漬物盛り合わせ

A platter of various pickles made from seasonal vegetables. Perfect as a palate cleanser or with drinks.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Iburigakko and Western Cream Cheese Canapé

いぶりがっこと西洋クリームチーズのカナッペ

A canapé combining smoked radish (iburi-gakko) with creamy Western cream cheese. Enjoy the surprising combination of Japanese and Western flavors.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Assorted Dried Snacks

かわきもの盛り合わせ

(Salmon Jerky, Stingray Fin, Dried Sardines)

A platter of various dried delicacies such as salmon jerky, stingray fin, and dried sardines. Perfect as a snack with drinks.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Drinks

Beer, Highball, Sour, etc.

Draft Beer (Black Label)

生ビール (黒ラベル)

Sapporo Black Label draft beer. It has a refreshing throat feel and a clean taste.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Highball

ハイボール

A classic drink made by mixing whiskey with soda. It has a refreshing taste and pairs well with any dish.

¥630 ≈ $4.00

Ginger Highball

ジンジャーハイボール

A crisp and refreshing drink made by adding ginger ale to a highball. The ginger flavor stimulates the appetite.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Premium Highball

プレミアムハイボール

A premium highball made with carefully selected whiskey. Enjoy the rich aroma and deep flavor.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Authentic Shochu

本格焼酎

Sweet Potato, Barley, Rice

Authentic shochu made from various ingredients such as sweet potato, barley, and rice. Enjoy the unique flavors and aromas of each.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Kishu Umeboshi Sour

紀州梅干しサワー

Refill Medium

A sour made with Kishu plums, characterized by its clean sourness. The plum flavor and saltiness stimulate the appetite.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Umeshu (Plum Liqueur)

梅酒

A sweet and sour alcoholic beverage made by steeping plum fruits. Popular as an aperitif or dessert wine.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Glass Wine

グラスワイン

Red / White

Red and white wines are available by the glass. Please choose according to your meal.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Non-alcoholic Beer

ノンアルコールビール

A non-alcoholic beer-like beverage. Enjoy the refreshing sensation of beer.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Homemade Lemon Sour

自家製レモンサワー

A homemade lemon sour with a fresh lemon aroma and a clean, sour taste.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Oolong High

ウーロンハイ

A classic drink made by mixing shochu with oolong tea, easy to pair with meals. It has a refreshing taste.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Green Tea High

緑茶ハイ

A refreshing Japanese-style drink made by mixing shochu with green tea. It features the aroma and astringency of green tea.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Apple Vinegar Sour

リンゴ酢サワー

A fruity and healthy sour based on apple vinegar. Enjoy the moderate sourness and sweetness.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Calpis Sour

カルピスサワー

A sweet and refreshing sour made with the Japanese lactic acid drink "Calpis". Its gentle flavor is popular.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Homemade Doburoku "Kanda Madonna" Specialty

This is the first shop in Tokyo where you can taste our homemade doburoku. We use "Yamada Nishiki", the king of sake rice, polished to 50%, and carefully brew a Junmai Daiginjo doburoku using yeast 901. Please enjoy our freshly made, fruity, and fresh doburoku, served frozen or slightly warmed.

Homemade Doburoku

自家製どぶろく

Our homemade doburoku, rare in Tokyo. It has the sweetness of rice and a fruity aroma, and can be enjoyed frozen or with a slight warming.

¥800~ ≈ $5.00

Doburoku Sour

どぶろくサワー

A sour based on homemade doburoku. A blend of the mellow sweetness of doburoku and the refreshing quality of a sour.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Doburoku Beer

どぶろくビール

A unique drink made by mixing homemade doburoku (cloudy sake) with beer. The richness of doburoku and the bitterness of beer create a surprising harmony.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Crushed Ice Doburoku

かち割りどぶろく

Enjoying homemade doburoku with crushed ice. It's cold and refreshing, enhancing the sweetness of the doburoku.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Doburoku Lemon Sour

どぶろくレモンサワー

A sour made by adding the refreshing sourness of lemon to homemade doburoku. The sweetness of doburoku and the sourness of lemon are exquisitely balanced.

¥830 ≈ $5.00

Doburoku Calpis Sour

どぶろくカルピスサワー

A sour made by mixing homemade doburoku with the Japanese lactic acid drink Calpis. It has a mellow and gentle sweetness.

¥830 ≈ $5.00

Doburoku Ramune Sour

どぶろくラムネサワー

A sour made by adding the nostalgic Japanese ramune flavor to homemade doburoku. Enjoy the sweet and refreshing taste.

¥830 ≈ $5.00

Doburoku Apple Vinegar Sour

どぶろくリンゴ酢サワー

A fruity and healthy sour made by adding apple vinegar to homemade doburoku. The sweetness of doburoku and the sourness of apple vinegar are well-balanced.

¥830 ≈ $5.00

Sake

Glass: 120ml, Katakuchi: 180ml, Tasting Glass: 60ml Always over 40 types available

Classic Sake

定番日本酒

We offer a variety of classic sakes, from dry to sweet, and from Junmai to Ginjo. Choose from a wide range of flavors.

¥530~ ≈ $3.00

Premium Sake

90ml for 1180 yen~ *If you order a katakuchi (pitcher), we do not exchange glasses or katakuchi. If you are concerned, please order by the glass.

Juyondai

十四代 (じゅうよんだい)

Special Junmai [Akita]

A special junmai sake from Juyondai in Akita Prefecture, known as a rare and elusive "phantom" sake. It features a rich aroma and elegant sweetness.

¥1,300 ≈ $8.00

Arimasa

新政 (あらまさ)

No.6 Ecru etc. [Akita]

Brands from Aramasa Shuzo in Akita Prefecture, including the innovative "No.6". Enjoy a fruity and unique taste.

¥1,300 ≈ $8.00

Kazonomori

風の森 (かぜのもり)

Junmai & Junmai Ginjo [Nara]

A fresh sake from Aburacho Shuzo in Nara Prefecture, characterized by its slight effervescence. Enjoy the umami of rice and a refreshing mouthfeel.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Denshu

田酒 (でんしゅ)

Junmai Ginjo etc. [Aomori]

Special Junmai and Junmai Ginjo from "Denshu", made using traditional methods in Akita Prefecture. It features a robust rice umami and a clean finish.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Hiroki

飛露喜 (ひろき)

Special Junmai, Junmai Ginjo [Fukushima]

Special Junmai and Junmai Ginjo from "Hiroki" by Hiroki Shuzo in Fukushima Prefecture. A well-balanced and appealing taste.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Hanabiratake

花陽浴 (はなあび)

Junmai Ginjo etc. [Saitama]

Sake from Hanabiratake Shuzo in Saitama Prefecture, characterized by its gorgeous aroma and fruity taste. Popular among women.

¥1,280 ≈ $8.00

Jikon

而今 (じこん)

Special Junmai, Junmai Ginjo [Mie]

Special Junmai and Junmai Ginjo from "Jikon" by Kiya Masa Shuzo in Mie Prefecture. Known for its rice umami and clean acidity. Enjoy a well-balanced taste.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Sparkling Sake

*Sold by the bottle

Aya

繊 (あや)

180ml [Tokyo] Lightly Carbonated, Lightly Cloudy

A lightly carbonated, slightly cloudy sparkling sake brewed in Tokyo. It has a light mouthfeel and a gentle sweetness.

¥1,650 ≈ $11.00

Dassai

獺祭 (だっさい)

360ml [Yamaguchi] Sparkling

Sparkling sake from "Dassai", world-renowned and produced by Asahi Shuzo in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It features fine bubbles and a華やか (gorgeous) aroma.

¥3,380 ≈ $22.00

Lunch Menu

◎ Served with a side dish and pork miso soup ◎ Large portions and refills of rice are free ◎ Pork miso soup refills 100 yen

Seafood Bara Chirashi Bowl

海鮮ばらちらし丼

A colorful rice bowl topped with various fresh seafood ingredients. Served with a side dish and pork miso soup. Large portions and refills are free.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Pork Grilled with Miso Marinade

豚の味噌漬焼

A dish of pork, slowly marinated in special miso and then grilled to a fragrant finish. A rich flavor that goes well with rice, served with a side dish and pork miso soup.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Fried Chicken with Green Onion Sauce

鶏唐揚げ葱ソース

Juicy fried chicken topped with a special green onion sauce. The flavorful sauce enhances the umami of the chicken. Served with a side dish and pork miso soup.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Weekly Lunch

週替わりランチ

Hamburg Steak with Demi-Glace Sauce

A great value lunch set with weekly changing contents. Enjoy various dishes using seasonal ingredients. For example, Hamburg steak with demi-glace sauce may be served. Served with a side dish and pork miso soup.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Monthly Lunch

月替わりランチ

Menchi Katsu and Aji Fry

A seasonal limited lunch set with monthly changing contents. Enjoy dishes that utilize the seasonal ingredients of the month. For example, Menchi Katsu and Aji Fry may be served. Served with a side dish and pork miso soup.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

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