Review

Size isn’t everything. This Kagurazaka oden restaurant may seat just 16 customers (eight at the counter and eight on raised tatami), but its menu is far deeper, including fine quality sashimi and excellent ajitsumire fish balls made with sashimi-grade aji (jack mackerel), ginger and spring onions. Of course, the oden is the star, including large chunks of stewed buri (yellowtail), fat hamaguri clams and soft-boiled eggs that are done to perfection. The oden moriawase (oden assortment) is a dependable choice for first-timers, but connoisseurs will prefer to make their own selections to avoid missing out on any favourite items. Just remember: when the weather turns chilly, you’ll need to make reservations – or you’ll be left out in the cold.

Details

Address
3-6 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Transport Iidabashi Station (Chuo-Sobu, Oedo, Yurakucho, Tozai, Namboku lines)

Telephone 03 5228 2971

Open Mon-Fri 5.30pm-11.30pm, Sat 5pm-11pm / Closed Sun

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Please note: All information is correct at the time of writing but is subject to change without notice.

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