Wawattei

Tucked down a backstreet in Nishi-Ogikubo, Wawattei immediately draws attention with its conger eel dishes. The seared Edo-style anago and pressed anago sushi reflect careful preparation, loved as signature plates for their smoky char and rich depth of flavor.

A diverse spread of drinking snacks complements the meal, beginning with a homemade small appetizer upon seating, followed by staple items like house-made shumai, fried chicken, and simmered offal. Daily blackboard specials feature dishes like kanpachi sashimi, horsemeat sashimi, minced meat cutlets, and Neapolitan-style pasta, offering plenty of options to match your mood.

The atmosphere feels as unpretentious as visiting a relative's home, suiting a quiet solo drink at the bar as easily as an evening out with close friends. Savoring well-crafted dishes with sake or shochu in hand, then rounding off the night with pressed sushi or yakiudon, makes for a deeply satisfying visit.