Okajoki

Best restaurant we had in NakanoW a seafood grilled place near the station. the interiors are amazing, you get to see the chefs grilled your food in front of you. food is super delicious!

Okajoki holds a special place in my heart as it was one of my grandfather’s favorite izakayas in Nakano, where my grandparents lived. Sitting at the counter is truly an experience—watching the fish cook near the fire adds a unique charm to the meal. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious: the salad, agedashi tofu, sashimi, onigiri, and karaage all stood out with their fresh flavors and perfect preparation. 🍶🐟🍙🥗 If you’re looking for an authentic Japanese izakaya experience in Tokyo, Okajoki is a must-visit.

This Okajoki very Popular , Not open yet people wait in the queue!I was order fish set,fish real time grilling so nicely service,customers only pay 1300yen can eat lunch Cheap and cheerful ！2025/12/29

The restaurant gives an impressive presentation. The grill is at the centre so you can see the chefs’ show if seated at the bar table. I ordered a fugu sake which is grilled fugu’s fin added to sake. Sounds weird but surprisingly enjoyable. Not fishy at all. We then ordered sashimi, grilled fish and grilled prawns. Everything is fresh. Portions are decent. The only thing is you can’t make reservations if smaller than group of three. The wait was about 20-30 mins after 8pm which was okay for a busy night. Nice place for taking visitors to.

Get there at 11 at the latest or you will wait a long time. It's worth the wait. Prices are absurdly low. Interior is gorgeous. I bring every foreign guest that visits me here. Koreans, especially, like it.

Step into a rustic, two-story haven reminiscent of a Japanese countryside farmhouse. Here, the aroma of robata-grilled fish and meats fills the air, alongside the freshness of sashimi and the comforting flavors of traditional izakaya cuisine.

Was packed during lunch, had to squeeze between 2 locals during my meal but the crowd slowly died down closer to 1pm. The counter lady at the entrance was really nice and tried to converse with me in english even though there was a sign at the counter that mentioned they didn't really accept foreigners and required that foreigners bring a japanese-speaking person with them when dining here but I managed to get by with my basic japanese. Vibes were amazing and unique, food was good as well. Rice and miso soup is unlimited, service staff were really attentive. Would visit again if I have the chance.

So, we were walking by and I saw that there was a line to eat here. Naturally curious we stood in line and ordered the lunch special. It was a choice of different kinds of grilled fish. We ordered 3 of them. It was mostly business men seated at the table on the first floor. We were seated upstairs. This place was simple: salad, miso soup, rice, and the attraction: grilled fish. We enjoyed our meal and would 1000% come back.