Nomuno Express

A great little restaurant/wine bar located next to JR Yūrakuchõ Station. For 1500 yen (~$11), you can taste/drink 20-25 entry-level wines as much as you want for 30 min; each additional 30 min is 550 yen (~$4). Some were pretty standard (Cali cab, Rhone grenache, German riesling, etc), but others were more off the beaten path - wine from Moldova, a pinot noir from China, etc). I couldn’t resist going three times during the span of a week - new wines appeared each time. For about $15 ALYCD for an hour, it’s a great, cost-efficient way to try some new and interesting wines.

As a bonus, the pasta was also surprisingly good - flavorful and cooked al dente; it definitely helped to soak up the wine. The pasta in the photo is the truffle pasta (1300Y) + L size (1050Y) + single cheese (200Y) - the price was 2550 yen (~$18). Not the cheapest meal, but it was over a pound of pasta. Be warned though that the place is tiny (~12 people), lacks ambiance, and is standing room only. It’s not like one of the bougie wine bars in Ebisu or Azabu with slick decor, a smooth sommelier, and customers opining about their favorite vintage of Cristal. It's more like a commuter wine bar that serves tasty pasta. The people working there aren’t wine experts, but they were really nice, down-to-earth, and friendly which was good enough for me.

Next time I'm in Japan, I hope to stop by the main store in Akasaka!

A hole in the wall sort of joint serving up some fantastic Bolognese. A very reasonable wine sampling option is also available.

Discover the cozy charm of Nomuno Express, an ideal spot for a relaxed wine experience. With a selection of around 10 exquisite reds and 10 diverse whites, including sparkling and orange options, their wine tasting plan offers a delightful variety. Complement your drink with delicious pasta or choose from a tempting array of finger foods designed to suit a low-carb preference. Nomuno Express is the perfect little haven for casual wine enthusiasts and culinary adventurers alike. I enjoy it every time I come here now if you plan to come here, don’t forget to try Subrina. It’s lovely.

The atmosphere is really good and and it’s great that you’d be able to try so many different variety of wines while you’ll also enjoy the vibes of the venue

Awesome standing wine and bolognese pasta restaurant bar in Yurakucho. They offer all you can drink wine tasting and amazing bolognese. Recommend going for their pasta and wine set for just under 2,000 yen plus add parmesan to your order as they're very generous with their shavings.

It's a small space and very popular but we really enjoyed walking in here on a whim. Highly recommend if you want a great bolognese dish at a decent price in the heart of Tokyo.

Update: We came again and tried the full parmesan sprinkle on the pasta. An absolute indulgence! Be prepared to have a food coma after. They're open during non-peak hours which is great as well.