A snug, retro-style izakaya near Kikukawa Station, run single-handedly by its owner — known to regulars simply as Tomo-chan. The small counter-and-table space has a warm, unpretentious neighborhood-bar feel, popular with a loyal crowd of regulars who keep the mood lively. The kitchen turns out classic Japanese pub fare, headlined by the owner's handmade chicken wing gyoza, alongside simmered pork belly, potato-salad-stuffed croquettes, and daily sashimi — all best paired with a cold draft beer.
