KICHIJOJI: Sotomalu standing bar for a quick draft beer in the presence of a fairly anti-social female bartender. (Sony RX100)

Another new bar to check out but unfortunately the rather messy hair female bartender raised her hand and made a point that I can`t take photos... managed to get a few while she was preoccupied on her iPhone.  Have to share with my Tokyobelly followers :)

I suggest don`t going here if you see this lady... just gave off a very anti-social vibe. Probably not the best person to hire as a bartender. 

Anyways it was mostly middle aged guys drinking here...  would suggest exploring places that have a better balance of men to females.  As they say restaurants or bars with a larger female clientele are usually much better. 

Restaurant Bar: Soto-Malo

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1320/A132001/13220323/

Address J: 東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町1-1-8

Address E: Tokyo, Musashinoshi, Kichijoji Honcho 1-1-8

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/TNK1i2YGQeZAq1j66

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NAKANO: Tachinomi (Standing Bar) Jiro... this time to try the waiters recommended Motsu Nikomi! (SONY RX100)

Just needed a spot to pop in for a quick drink and one dish... went to Jiro!

No English menus in sight...

Draft beers are 440 yen... a bit on the high side but this place does have happy hour.

All standing... in Japanese its called Tachi-Nomi.

Here it is!  Super tender motsu... really liked it.  Plus there was some tasty yuzu paste on the table.

Overall the young staff was super friendly and if you need a place to hang out for a bit this is a good choice.   

Restaurant: Tachinomi Jiro

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131902/13212680/

Address J:  東京都中野区中野5-35-8 新東京アパート 1F

Address E: Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Nakano 5-35-8

MAP:  https://goo.gl/maps/bSTZ6TuJYonkhwBP7

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KAWASAKI: Tenka Tachinomi (Standing Bar)...there is a very dark underbelly to the bar areas of this town.

In Kawasaki for an event then headed over to Tenka tachinomi for a few beers.

Motsu nikomi is usually very tender beef parts but this type of chicken nikomi is very specific to a certain area in Japan... its almost like yakitori but all kinds of chicken parts.

The owner was so incredibly friendly to all the customers.. no wonder why it was super busy.

Very narrow standing area with a TV at the very back.  Once is enough for me but if you need a spot to have a quick drink why not.

Restaurant: Tenka Tachi-Nomi

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1405/A140501/14004794/

Address J: 神奈川県川崎市川崎区宮本町2-4 ドルチェ宮本

Address E: Kakagawa-ken Kawasaki-shi, Miyamotocho 2-4
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/S99jpmSfkDp

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SHIMBASHI: Tachinomi Heso... standing Japanese izakaya in the heart of salary man town. Great Steak! (SONY RX100)

Shimbashi on a Saturday?  One of my friends wanted to check out Shimbashi / Ginza area for drinks so we started off on the cheap at a standing pub.

Mix of lone diners, salarymen and one foreigner... wouldn't suggest taking a lady here.

There is a drink combo set menu... sashimi, oden, steak etc.

Lots of items pictured and super reasonable.

Went for the oden combo 500 yen and steak combo 980yen.

Steak was tender!  A great choice.

Steak!

Draft beer 450 yen or a Sapporo Red Star beer for 550 yen? Always bottle guy.

A first for me.  Black edamame... texture was firm and kinda chewy.  Not too bad.

Unusually no small oshibori (mini hand towels) here but they had this small tissue packets with Packinko palor ads on it... 

Happy hour if you arrive early.

Sparkling sake... super easy to drink.

Overall I would probably come back for the steak but wasn't such a relaxing environment.... suggest staying for just an hour then moving on.

Don't forget to check out the SL Train for their Christmas display and Santa.

Restaurant: Tachinome Heso

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13018906/

Address J: 東京都港区新橋2-8-2 TMビル

Address E: Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 2-8-2
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/p6zgqFMJk6p

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