Sasagin

Sasagin is an old-school izakaya joint popular with cigarette-smoking businessmen (a warning for any who are sensitive to smoke) nestled into bamboo-adorned space in a brick building that faces the train station. The restaurant serves up traditional sake-friendly food, like simmered cod milt with ponzu and fresh bamboo grilled and topped with a sweet miso dressing. While the food menu is in Japanese, the impressive sake list is in English. And if you need help navigating either, owner Narita-san speaks enough English to help tailor an experience to your preferences. (Sasagin, 笹吟: 渋谷区上原1-32-15第２小林ビル)