Ebisuya

Opening its doors at 9:00, Tateishi's Ebisuya caters equally to diners seeking a hearty set meal and those dropping in for chilled bottled beer alongside small plates. Narrow paper menu strips line the walls, listing everything from grilled fish and fried bites to sashimi and classic stir-fries, letting guests assemble a spread that fits their morning or midday appetite.

When settling in for a full teishoku, choices like condiment-topped bonito sashimi, fresh tuna sashimi, savoury-sweet pork ginger, or miso-glazed pork make for satisfying main dishes with plenty of steamed rice. The traditional eatery also serves yanagawa-style pond loach at approachable prices, arriving alongside generous miso soup and pickles for an unpretentious, grounding meal.

For casual drinking, single dishes like simmered offal, crumbed pork liver cutlets, and ham and eggs pair naturally with an open glass. The selection of cold nibbles is equally diverse, spanning potato salad, morokyu cucumbers, and chilled tofu, making it effortless to add more plates while sipping bottled lager or cold sake.

Because the owner manages everything solo—from cooking to table service—orders are meant to be awaited without hurry. Photography and filming are prohibited inside, and payments are strictly cash only. Putting cameras away and focusing on the food and drink at hand deepens the quiet appeal of this retro, Showa-era space.