SUIDOBASHI: Anbai... a standard franchise Izakaya after Football Championships!

Japan X Bowl Championships! I went with a group of Kajima Deer supporters but of course in my heart I was supporting my former CLSA Sales Trader colleague Frank the Tank of the Obic Seagulls!

After a great game full of turnovers and interceptions OBIC continues their 3rd year winning streak

Then off to franchise Izakaya Anbai... very similar to Watami.

How to share Yakitori sticks

Food is simply alright at best but in Japan its all about Nomunication... relaxing and enjoying everyone's company no matter what the setting or how mediocre the food was~.

Met people from Fujitsu, Kajima, Resona, Taisei and Marubeni this night.

Two KAJIMA Deers Cheerleaders stopped by!

But when you drink with older guys be aware... girls usually don't pay and the bill is evenly divided among the guys!  Usually the more senior you are the more you will pay vs your juniors.

I leave you with 3 minutes of the Cheerleaders... before my battery died!

Shop: Anbai Suidobashi Branch

Gnavi Website: http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g019648/

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131003/13022726/

Address J: 東京都千代田区三崎町2-19-4 三崎町MKビル 2F

Address E: Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Misakicho 2-19.4, MK Bldg 2F

MAP:

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JIMBOCHO SUIDOBASHI: Standing Bar "Ukemochi"

Was in the area and checked out Jimbocho/Suidobashi's #1 Foodie (http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131003/13020741/) ranked standing bar.

All drinks and food... all 300yen.  Pay as you go.

Nice selection of Sake.  Chef will give you a cup and just fill away.

Arrived at 10pm so missed out on most of the daily specials.  

Most food geared toward alcohol... nothing heavy just light salty/flavorful items.

Just one guy behind the counter.  Pouring Nihon-shu~.

Best thing about standing bars... great chance to meet some nice people.

Last time we met a president of a publishing company... you never know.

The Chef.

Make sure this is your 2nd spot (Nijikai) or arrive early...otherwise you may leave hungry.

FOOD: http://www.ukemochi.com/menu/menu2.html

Fresh Fish:  http://www.ukemochi.com/menu.html

Random iPhone video...

RESTAURANT: Tachinomi (Standing Bar) Ukemochi

LOCATION: Between Suidobashi and Jimbocho Station.

Shop Website:  http://www.ukemochi.com/

Foodie Website:  http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131003/13020741/

Map Japanese:  http://www.ukemochi.com/map/map.html

Address: 東京都千代田区三崎町2-15-2

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