01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set along a street in Nezu, Bunkyo Ward, Nakkaasa is the kind of unpretentious izakaya where you can drop by on a whim. The compact interior centres on a casual counter, creating a gentle, welcoming atmosphere where first-time visitors and solo diners settle in naturally without feeling out of place.
The drinks list balances familiar standbys with distinctive regional bottles. Beer options include Yebisu, Suntory The Premium Malt's, and Guinness, alongside sakes such as Matsumoto Jun. Shochu lovers can explore barley varieties like Otemoyan, sweet potato options including Satsuma no Kaiimo and Kamesennin, or Amami kokuto (brown sugar) shochu like Tenkaichi, making it easy to tailor your drink to your mood. A rotating wine of the day and playful menu items like the so-called "Shitamachi Dom Pérignon" round out a diverse selection.
To pair with your drinks, the kitchen turns out straightforward, comforting small plates. Crisp-edged pan-fried gyoza, crunchy spring rolls, and light tuna salads provide familiar, satisfying fare to graze on as the evening unwinds.
Nakkaasa opens from 18:00 in the evening until 0:00 late at night, and is closed on Sundays. Payment is cash only, and reservations can be arranged, making it a reliable spot when you are looking for honest drinks and simple bites in Nezu.
