Hananoki

An evening here begins easily as you choose your first starter from the counter. At Hananoki, an izakaya in Adachi Ward's Nishi-Arai, freshly prepared seasonal side dishes sit in full view, letting diners inspect the options before ordering. It is an inviting way to ease into a drink, sipping a draft beer or sake alongside small tastes of homestyle cooking.

Beyond the counter bites, the menu features a satisfying lineup of cooked dishes. The seasonal sashimi platter—regularly starring tuna and salmon—stands out as a staple order. For heartier appetites, plates like deep-fried agedashi tofu with fried eggplant or seared beef tongue steak provide dependable comfort.

The dining room maintains a calm rhythm that suits solo drinkers as well as small group get-togethers, with advance reservations accepted. The izakaya operates from 17:00 to 23:00 in the evening and is closed on Mondays; note that payment is cash only.