Ebisu Yokocho

I love this place! Whenever I have any friends visiting Tokyo, I bring them here. In particular, there is one place that only cooks mushroom dishes, and it might be my favourite place to eat in Tokyo, even though it can get a little pricy. It has a very lively traditional/retro atmosphere here, and there's always some guy playing a guitar somewhere. It can get very crowded so it's best to get there early if you don't want to stand around waiting for a seat.

its a 2-minute walk from the Ebisu station. very easy to spot the shop, it's right after the traffic junction. Just beside 7-11 and a bar. they start their business at 1700, I was there @2300, it was super packed. there are a few shops, ( Every place is independent ). It is an agglomeration of small izakaya style taverns under one roof. The tables are close together and it is very easy to make friends while out drinking. You can also "bar hop" and try different foods or whatever tickles your fancy. I had 1 pint of beer, 1 grilled mushrooms and 2 cups of Japanese sake. I spent about 6000yen. it's a bit pricey but worth the experience. again I'm here alone! solo backpackers like me, don't feel shy! *if you wanna meet a girl (lots of beautiful office ladies) or guy( beware i notice the guys just pull you over, which can be really offensive to many other culture! how ever be it men or women STAY SAFE.) here is a good place!

This time I have visited Ebisu side street 2 times in a week. Always with business partners. Great place to enjoy and feel like a local. Food is excellent, fresh and super tasty. Make sure you find shops where they sell Wagyu meet.

Amazing place. I would have walked right on by not know what it is from the outside. But well worth the visit. the food and atmosphere are awesome. Like eating on the streets of japan decades back.

Located in Ebisu Yokocho, a Japanese food court of sorts. There are about a dozen small restaurants and bars crammed together. The seating is tight and service is fast. Go right after work or super late at night. They offer an English menu. Manhatta is a raw horse meat restaurant. They have raw beef sushi and chicken as well. The rare chicken with wasabi was very tasty. So was the raw marinaded horse meat.

Just your neighborhood great izakaya... early birds stick around until the dawn breaks and the real birds chirping ;)

Very popular place where young locals eat! You will leave the place smelling like grilled beef, however is a nice social experience to try.... Gourmet wise you certainly have better options

Fun place to go try different cuisines. A lot of variety of small restaurants available. Very crowded on the weekend though. Best to go early. A little pricey too.