Yakitori Makabe

A classic bottled beer. Its crisp finish and bitterness enhance the flavors of your meal. Recommended as your first drink.

Cold draft beer poured from the tap. Enjoy its creamy foam and fresh taste.

A barrel-aged craft beer made with ingredients from Hokkaido. It has a clean and refreshing taste.

A fruit liqueur with a sweet and sour plum flavor. Enjoy it chilled on the rocks or with soda for a refreshing taste.

A liqueur with the fruity aroma and sweetness of apricots. It's an easy-to-drink beverage that can also be enjoyed as a dessert.

A unique alcoholic beverage made with aloe. Enjoy its distinctive flavor and clean aftertaste.

Sake to be enjoyed chilled. It has a crisp taste and pairs excellently with sashimi and grilled fish.

A famous sake brand from Niigata Prefecture. It has a light, dry taste and a clear flavor without any impurities.

One of Niigata's representative famous sakes. It has a clean, dry taste and pairs well with any dish.

Grilled iwana (char) steeped in hot sake. The fish's fragrant dashi dissolves into the sake, creating a deep umami.

Hot sake with grilled fish fins. It has a fragrant aroma and richness, warming the body.

A classic sour made with shochu, lemon, and soda water. Its refreshing acidity pairs well with greasy foods like fried dishes.

A grape-flavored sour. It has a fruity sweetness and is easy to drink, even for those who don't usually enjoy alcohol.

A sour or ginger ale-based drink with a ginger flavor. Its sharp kick stimulates the appetite.

An alcoholic beverage made by mixing whiskey with soda water. It has a refreshing taste and can be enjoyed with various dishes.

A bottle of 'Kishōro', a famous barley shochu from Oita Prefecture. It features a fragrant barley aroma and a mellow taste.

A menu item for keeping a bottle of shochu. It's a great value for groups drinking together.

A bottle of 'Iichiko', a classic barley shochu. A long-selling shochu with a mild flavor that is easy to drink.

A bottle of 'Kuro Kirishima', a popular imo (sweet potato) shochu. Enjoy its rich sweetness from black koji and a crisp finish.

Fresh tuna sashimi. Enjoy the rich umami of the lean meat and its moist texture with soy sauce.

Seared bonito sashimi. The fragrant seared skin and condiments (green onions, ginger, garlic, etc.) enhance the bonito's umami.

Fresh squid sashimi. Its translucent flesh is sweet and has a satisfyingly chewy texture.

A dish of thinly sliced squid sashimi mixed with natto (fermented soybeans). The texture of the squid and the stickiness of the natto are a perfect match. Mix well before eating.

Tuna sashimi topped with grated yam (tororo). Enjoy the smooth texture and the umami of the tuna.

Boiled blue king crab sashimi. Its elastic texture and the crab's umami that spreads as you chew are characteristic.

A large grilled Atka mackerel (hokke) fillet. It's thick, fatty, and juicy. A staple izakaya menu item.

Ayu (sweetfish) simply grilled with salt. It's a fragrant fish with crispy skin and flaky flesh.

Grilled nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), a prized fish. Known as 'white fish toro' for its rich fat content and deep umami.

A hearty dish of whole grilled squid. The fragrant soy sauce aroma and plump squid texture stimulate the appetite.

Squid dried overnight to concentrate its flavor, then grilled. It has a richer taste than fresh squid and is perfect as a snack with drinks.

Grilled dried kōmai (small fish), a specialty of Hokkaido. It has a delicate yet flavorful taste, commonly eaten with mayonnaise and shichimi (seven-spice blend).

Grilled dried kōmai (small fish). Drying tightens the flesh and deepens the flavor.

Grilled shishamo (smelt). Can be eaten whole, from head to tail, and features a popping texture and fragrant aroma.

A dish of grilled eggplant with bonito flakes and ginger. It features a smooth texture and a fragrant aroma.

A classic Japanese dish of chicken skewers grilled over charcoal. Enjoy the smoky aroma and juicy chicken.

Grilled squid tentacles. Its chewy texture is addictive and pairs well with drinks.

A rare delicacy of dried stingray fin, lightly grilled. It has a sweet and salty taste and a unique chewy texture, pairing well with sake.

A dish of dried whitebait (shirasu) lightly grilled on a sheet. Enjoy its crispy texture and oceanic aroma.

Dried whole squid. The more you chew, the more the squid's umami is released, making it a long-lasting snack.

Cheese coated in batter and deep-fried. Melted cheese oozes out from the crispy batter.

A stamina-boosting dish of whole garlic cloves deep-fried. Frying makes them fluffy and mellows their spiciness.

Tempura of raw squid tentacles. The batter is crispy, and the squid inside is tender and flavorful.

A dish of stir-fried offal (innards) and vegetables. It has a unique chewy texture and the sweetness of the fat, making it a great accompaniment to drinks.

A stamina-boosting dish of stir-fried liver and leeks. The rich flavor of the liver and the aroma of the leeks stimulate the appetite.

A home-style dish of stir-fried pork and various vegetables over high heat. Enjoy the crisp texture of the vegetables.

Simmered offal. Offal, vegetables, and konjac are slowly simmered in a miso-based broth, a classic izakaya dish.

A simple omelet with fluffy eggs. It has a gentle flavor and is perfect as a palate cleanser.

A dish using asparagus (stir-fried, boiled, etc.). Enjoy the natural sweetness and texture of the ingredient.

Sea bream marinated in sake lees and then grilled, or simply sake lees-marinated sea bream. A dish where the flavor of sake lees harmonizes with the umami of the sea bream.

A dish made with king crab. Enjoy the sweetness and umami of the crab easily.

Spicy mentaiko (pollock roe). Its spicy kick and the umami of the roe are perfect as a snack with drinks.

Fermented soybeans. It has a unique sticky texture and aroma, typically eaten with green onions, mustard, and soy sauce.

Simple and refreshing cold tofu topped with green onions, ginger, bonito flakes, and other condiments.

A Korean-style pickle made with napa cabbage and other vegetables, fermented with chili peppers and garlic. Its spiciness and sourness stimulate the appetite.

Lightly pickled napa cabbage. Its refreshing salty taste is perfect as a palate cleanser or to refresh your mouth.

Raw cucumber served with moromi miso. The richness of the miso enhances the freshness of the cucumber.

Shallots pickled in salt. Features a crisp texture and a refreshing salty taste.

Shredded or sliced Japanese yam (nagaimo). Enjoy its crisp texture and sticky consistency.

Simple side dish of taro root, either simmered or lightly salted. Known for its sticky texture.

A dish made with either potato or sweet potato.

Snack cheese. Easy to enjoy with wine or beer.

A dish of stir-fried udon noodles with meat and vegetables. It features a fragrant soy sauce or sauce flavor.

A classic Japanese dish of stir-fried Chinese noodles with sauce. The flavors of the vegetables and meat are intertwined with the noodles.

Cold somen noodles. Thin noodles with a smooth texture are enjoyed with a flavorful dipping broth for a refreshing meal.

Onigiri (rice ball) brushed with soy sauce and grilled until fragrant. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.