Iseya Sohonten

About

Old fashioned Japanese izakaya, try chicken and pork skewers for 100 yen, and meat shumais. The room fills with delicious smelling smoke.

Why go

• Feels like it’s been marinating in smoke, laughter & charcoal since the Shōwa era
• Experience an authentic Japanese izakaya
• Feels like you've escaped the hustle and bustle of the city

Must try

• Chicken and pork skewers for 100 yen
• Tsukune (chicken meatballs)
• Shumai
• Charred corn on a stick
• Nikomi

Pro tips

• Go for lunch and enjoy 'hirunomi' (daytime drinking)
• Use a translation app for ordering
• Sit inside if it's your first time
• 5 Min walk from Kichijoji Station

Good to know

• Cash only
• No english menu
• Don't attempt to take pictures of the chef

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Rating

3.7 / 5 (2365 reviews)

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