SHIMBASHI: Uokin Piccolo... a little treasue in the side streets amongst all the clutter that is Shimbashi

This is just a quick informative update as I wasn't at the restaurant long enough to enjoy many dishes.  After noticing a HUGE line at Its My Italian Pizzeria nearby I had to find a spot quickly for a quick dinner date... and while wandering the corridors of Shimbashi I happened upon Uokin Piccolo.

If you know Shimbashi then the word UOKIN will ring a definite bell.  They have some amazing Seafood and French shops in the area and all are incredibly reasonably priced.  Daily Specials menu here.  Oh, this spot had an incredibly high foodie score of 3.86pts.

Ordered the 580yen patte camagnyu and bird liver terinyu... yeah my spelling has got to be way off. 

Over 50 white and red wines to choose from.

Drinks... the wine and champagne come in regular glass drinks but the 580yen beers...

Arrive in tiny plastic cups... didn't quite expect this.  Guess its the low quantity high priced booze that allows for lower price points on the food.

Don't bother trying to wander inside unless you are very lucky as I was to get a seat for a limited 1.5hours.  Highly recommend a table for small groups or better yet if you are on a date the counter seats face the chefs at work... always a preference for me.  Some interior pics http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13130774/

Shop: UOKIN Piccolo

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13122635/dtlphotolst/3/

Uokin Group Website: http://uokingroup.jp/

Address J: 東京都港区新橋3-18-2

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 3-18-2

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SHIMBASHI: Dry-Dock Pub... hidden under the tracks

Located under the tracks in Shimbashi... who owns this piece of land?

Scott invited me to check out one of his favorite watering holes in Shimbashi micro-brewery "DRY DOCK."

My image of salary-man on a budget Shimbashi is 200-300yen beers and cheap eats but this place charged a premium for import beers (American, Belgium, German, Cech, Hawaiian etc).  Draft beer started from 650yen with a range to 1,500yen.

Had to start with the house recommendation from Maui Brewing Co.  Bikini Blonde Lager was light and smooth... a great start to the evening.

Scott recommended the Chicken Basket... fried (mochiko chicken?) chicken on a bed of giant french fried potatoes. 650yen for 3 or 950yen for 5... but can add an extra chicken for 150yen.

Mari's Belle-Vue 850yen... Cherry flavored and very easy to drink.

Making my 650yen Asahi Draft Beer~... 

Bartender was non-stop making beers during the 2hrs we were there.

Simple draft beer done to perfection... dipping the beer. Guys hands were all wrinkled up like he was at the pool way too long.  Must be making goooood yenjamins~.

First floor is all stand up counter area and 2nd floor with tables.  If you want to mingle then hit up the 1st floor...you are only inches away from fellow beer lovers.  

Tiny one man kitchen at the end of the bar.

 Closed out the night with Hopsun and Belle-Vue.

Noticed some Softsoap in the bathroom... isnt this from the US?

7 Beers, Chicken Basket, French Fries Total: @8,000yen.  Overall the place was immaculate, friendly crowd, great staff and so many selections of beers from around the world.  If you are in the Shimbashi/Shiodome area please give this place a try.  Under the tracks on the main road so hard to miss.  I'd suggest to use this place as a starting point for your night out...import beers were on the expensive side so try the famous chicken basket and have 2 beers... then move on~.

SHOP: Shimbashi Dry-Dock

Location: SHIMBASHI Station (But can also walk from SHIODOME Station).

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13041814/

Shop Website: http://www.shimbashi-dry-dock.com/

Address J: 東京都港区新橋3-25-10

Address E: Tokyo, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 3-25-10

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