La Pioche
In May 2013 Shinya Hayashi opened the doors to this terrific French bistro in Tokyo's business district. While a somewhat unlikely location for a natural wine bar, La Pioche has…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
In May 2013 Shinya Hayashi opened the doors to this terrific French bistro in Tokyo's business district. While a somewhat unlikely location for a natural wine bar, La Pioche has…
While many of Tokyo's most famous natural wine bars have borrowed from their Parisian brethren, Bunon represents a true Japanese appropriation of the concept, from the service to the food…
Saiseisakaba is one of the most popular standing bars in Shinjuku Sanchome, a neighborhood filled with places to drink. A handsome and friendly staff welcomes passersby for large mugs of…
Teruhiko Saito and his sister co-own Ahiru Store, one the best, geekiest, hard-to-find natural wine bars in Japan. The tucked-away space in Tomigaya boasts one large seated counter, a few…
One of the most beautiful tachinomi in Tokyo, this bar's walls are lined with colorful cup sake—or single labeled glass cups of sake as opposed to a carafe or bottle—which is a…
A modern, hip standing bar, Moto serves a large selection of sake from magnum bottles. Though the small C-shaped bar can barely accommodate more than ten at a time, the…
This affordable cult favorite has been in business for 130 years and remains popular with everyone from local businessmen winding down after a long day to college students on a budget.…
While most standing bars' food is casual, the more refined cuisine at Shimada—considered by many to be the best of its ilk in Tokyo—has inspired a trend of high-end standing…
Kanemasu is an off-the-beaten-path locals spot located in the Kachidoki district, just across the bridge from Tsukiji Market. The space fits only about ten people at a long, light-wood counter and…
Ryoma is a friendly tachinomi specializing in shochu, the distilled spirit native to Japan made from a variety of base ingredients. Ask the staff for advice on which bottles to try and…