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Yamatoya
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Japanese: Izakaya
Yamatoya Description
Yamatoya is a charming Japanese restaurant located in Tokyo. Specializing in izakaya cuisine, Yamatoya offers a unique dining experience that sets it apart from other establishments in the area. The restaurant's interior is tastefully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meal.
One of the standout features of Yamatoya is its extensive menu, which showcases a wide variety of traditional Japanese dishes. From sashimi and sushi to yakitori and tempura, there is something to satisfy every palate. The skilled chefs at Yamatoya use only the freshest ingredients to create their dishes, ensuring that each bite is bursting with flavor.
One of the must-try items on the menu is the restaurant's signature yakitori. Grilled to perfection, the skewered chicken is tender and juicy, with a smoky char that adds depth to the flavor. Another popular dish is the sashimi platter, featuring an assortment of fresh seafood delicately sliced and served with soy sauce and wasabi.
Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a special night out, Yamatoya is the perfect choice. With its delicious cuisine, inviting ambiance, and attentive service, this restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who dine there.
One of the standout features of Yamatoya is its extensive menu, which showcases a wide variety of traditional Japanese dishes. From sashimi and sushi to yakitori and tempura, there is something to satisfy every palate. The skilled chefs at Yamatoya use only the freshest ingredients to create their dishes, ensuring that each bite is bursting with flavor.
One of the must-try items on the menu is the restaurant's signature yakitori. Grilled to perfection, the skewered chicken is tender and juicy, with a smoky char that adds depth to the flavor. Another popular dish is the sashimi platter, featuring an assortment of fresh seafood delicately sliced and served with soy sauce and wasabi.
Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a special night out, Yamatoya is the perfect choice. With its delicious cuisine, inviting ambiance, and attentive service, this restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who dine there.
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Yamatoya Overview
Nearby Stations
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Tamachi Station
JR East Keihin-Tohoku Line
Tokyu Corporation Toyoko Line
JR East Yamanote LineMita Station
Toei Subway Asakusa Line
Toei Subway Mita LineOperating Hours
Sun: Closed
Mon: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Tue: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Wed: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Thur: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Fri: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Sat: 12:00PM-9:00PM
Mon: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Tue: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Wed: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Thur: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Fri: 3:00PM-11:00PM
Sat: 12:00PM-9:00PM
Payment Methods
Cash
Restaurant Features
Take-out Available
Non-smoking
Sake Selection
Yamatoya Reviews
Yamatoya Google Average Rating
3.9
4
Google
Standing style Izakaya, and CRAFT BEER AVAILABLE!!
Very nice lively place at right downstairs of Tamachi- station.
If you have 30 minutes till get train, then you know where you can go.
Probably ONLY CASH available, since the paying system is very distinguished.
You'll put some cash in a bowl, then when stuff delivere a place they withdraw the money from the cash bowl.
If you run out cash, then you just add some more.
Again, this is standing style.
Very nice lively place at right downstairs of Tamachi- station.
If you have 30 minutes till get train, then you know where you can go.
Probably ONLY CASH available, since the paying system is very distinguished.
You'll put some cash in a bowl, then when stuff delivere a place they withdraw the money from the cash bowl.
If you run out cash, then you just add some more.
Again, this is standing style.
4
Google
Tachinomiya (standing bar), that uses a cash-on-delivery system. Affordable price and cozy place to drink for a while
4
Google
As "standing bars" go in the area, this is one of the better ones, especially as it is located less than a minute from the ticket gates of JR Tamachi station . The cash-on-delivery system is interesting (and relatively rare) and the place is usually full of office workers enjoying some light food and alcohol. If you aren't familiar with the system, at each table is a small basket, and you and your friends can put in as much cash as you want. As your items arrive the staff will take the correct money and provide you change in the basket (while explaining in Japanese how much they are taking.) Top it up as you go, or when the basket is empty, head home! Also rather fun is the decor inside. Plenty of early 20th century posters mix with upturned beer cases used as impromptu tables, adding to the feeling of being a place for the hard working Tokyoite to relax.
Speaking of atmosphere, this isn't the place to go if you want a "quiet" drink. Orders are shouted across the room to the kitchen/ bar, and when it gets busy, the staff need to raise their voices! The food is mainly snacks such as fried egg, deep fried pork cutlet, onigiri (rice balls), tsukune (minced chicken, cooked and served on a stick) and yakitori. You can order the latter "by the skewer" or an assorted set of 5 ("omakase"), left to the discretion of the kitchen (your choice of salted or with a "tare" dipping sauce.) If you do choose the "omakase", be prepared for an assortment that may include liver, cartilage, fried chicken skin, heart etc. All of it was delicious by the way...
Speaking of atmosphere, this isn't the place to go if you want a "quiet" drink. Orders are shouted across the room to the kitchen/ bar, and when it gets busy, the staff need to raise their voices! The food is mainly snacks such as fried egg, deep fried pork cutlet, onigiri (rice balls), tsukune (minced chicken, cooked and served on a stick) and yakitori. You can order the latter "by the skewer" or an assorted set of 5 ("omakase"), left to the discretion of the kitchen (your choice of salted or with a "tare" dipping sauce.) If you do choose the "omakase", be prepared for an assortment that may include liver, cartilage, fried chicken skin, heart etc. All of it was delicious by the way...
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