Even on a busy weekday evening, you can steal a little luxury in Shinjuku with great sake and delicious food. Tokyo’s lively hub is packed with casual after‑work spots, yet the true hidden gems are the izakayas that take their sake seriously. Below are four carefully selected places—welcoming for beginners but satisfying for seasoned connoisseurs—where you can drop in, sip premium nihon‑shu, and unwind.
1.Sake to Sakana BASE
Located in Shinjuku, Sake and Fish BASE is a hideaway izakaya where you can enjoy mainly sake and fish dishes.The simple and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant provides a relaxing time.The restaurant is especially noted for its fresh fish dishes and extensive sake lineup.The restaurant offers sashimi, grilled and simmered dishes made with seasonal fish, and a menu that maximizes the perfect combination with sake.
As for sake, the restaurant offers a wide selection of carefully selected brands from all over Japan, especially junmai and ginjo-shu.The selection is sure to satisfy even the most discerning sake connoisseur, and the owner will introduce the recommendation of the day, allowing you to discover a new sake.Sake comparison sets are also available, making it easy to find your favorite.As for dishes to enjoy with sake, "grilled fish" and "simmered fish" are especially popular, and these dishes are a perfect match for the flavor of sake.
At "Sake and Fish BASE," sake beginners can easily get acquainted with the world of sake through friendly explanations and careful instructions on how to choose the right sake.This is the perfect place for those who want to spend a luxurious moment while enjoying sake and fresh fish in Shinjuku.
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2.Kashiwa Nishi‑Shinjuku
Cozy yakitori & oden with sake chosen for harmony
Kashiwa’s warm, wood‑toned interior sets the mood for slow evenings. Sip a light, fragrant Junmai with their signature oden—or dive into a rich Daiginjo alongside slow‑simmered chicken skewers. Flights let you explore several styles side‑by‑side, and the owner happily explains each brew’s regional story.
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3.Yakitori CHICKEN STAND
Yakitori CHICKEN STAND is a popular spot in Shinjuku where you can enjoy carefully selected Japanese sake along with authentic yakitori.The restaurant has a stylish and relaxed atmosphere, with counter and table seating, making it a perfect place to dine with friends or drink alone.The yakitori menu uses carefully selected fresh chicken meat, which is carefully grilled over charcoal.Crispy and savory on the outside and juicy on the inside, each skewer is grilled to perfection.
CHICKEN STAND also offers a very attractive selection of Japanese sake to enjoy with yakitori.The sake is imported from all over Japan, and includes a wide variety of junmai sake, ginjo sake, and even rare local sake.The owner is very knowledgeable about sake and will give you the recommendation of the day, making it easy to choose the right sake to go with your meal.
In particular, sake paired with richly flavored skewers of yakitori such as "liver" and "tsukune" will bring out the deep richness and flavor, making for a truly exquisite pairing.Light junmai sake and ginjo sake also go well with the light-flavored "Sasami" and "Negima".In addition, special seasonal sake is also offered, allowing you to enjoy the unique flavors of the season.
CHICKEN STAND is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy yakitori and sake in a casual atmosphere.You can spend a relaxing time while enjoying delicious food and sake.
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4.Sake Bar Doron
Sake Bar Doron in Shinjuku is a unique bar-style restaurant where you can enjoy Japanese sake in a casual atmosphere.The modern and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant has a warm, wood-based design that creates a relaxing atmosphere.With counter and table seating, it is a casual place to stop by for a drink alone, a drink with friends, or a light drink on the way home from work.
The most attractive feature of "Doron" is its wide selection of sake.The store is lined with carefully selected sake from all over Japan, including a wide selection of junmai, ginjo, and daiginjo sake.The selection is always seasonal, so you can find the perfect sake for any situation.In particular, sake comparison sets are offered for sake novices to enjoy, allowing them to taste a few different types of sake and feel the difference.
Furthermore, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes that go well with food, with a focus on Japanese cuisine.In addition to standard dishes such as grilled fish, sashimi, and fried dishes, the restaurant offers creative dishes that can be enjoyed with sake, and suggests the best sake for each dish.In particular, dishes using seafood and simmered dishes are enhanced by pairing them with deep-flavored sake.
Sake Bar Doron is the perfect spot for those who want to casually enjoy the world of sake.It is a place where you can discover new charms of sake along with delicious food.
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Summary
A visit to one of Shinjuku's many sake-tasting gourmet spots will make your weekday evenings even more fulfilling.The variety of sake offered and the food that goes with it will help you relax and unwind after a hard day's work.
Try to find your favorite sake at the sake stores that offer easy-to-understand sake comparison sets for beginners and a selection of brands recommended by the owner.We hope you will find your favorite place among the Shinjuku sake spots introduced here and enjoy a special night out to relieve the fatigue of everyday life.
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