Guide: Shuhei Matsuo (Editor-in-Chief of "Meets Regional")
Khachapuri
A new take on Russian and Georgian cuisine
A Russian-Georgian restaurant located in a chilled-out residential area of the downtown area.
The food is incredibly cute. The beetroot and herring potato salad is a vibrant pink.
-An exciting selection of natural wines from Georgia, the birthplace of wine.
・Of course, vodka is also available. Prices start from 500 yen.
yacipoci
A record bar where alcohol and music are the focus, and you can really understand the owner's tastes
・First, enjoy draft beer poured from a "Swing Kalan," a reproduction beer server from the early Showa period.
-You can choose from six pouring methods, but the foam-only "Mirko" is incredibly smooth.
- The side dishes are from a variety of countries, from game to Indian.
- Delis from nearby stores are also on the menu.
・The records are selected by the store owner, Naohiro Akitani.
poru
A dimly lit cavernous space perfect for solitary drinking, a fusion of a bar and a tavern
・A sister store of yacipoci, this one is located in the basement of the same building and has a cave-like feel.
・"Poru" means cave in Ainu language.
・The main alcoholic beverage is a wide selection of shochu. The motto is to serve strong soda drinks.
- The portions are small and well seasoned, so you can nibble on the food in small bites, just like in a traditional bar.
SÓL
A bar where a chef and bartender team up to serve snacks that go well with alcohol
・The interior is calm and relaxing, but the two female owners are very serious about the food and drinks.
-Authentic cuisine and natural wines prepared by a chef and sommelier from a famous bistro.
-The ingenuity of modern cocktails by a bartender who is a certified tequila maestro.
・And they were both heavy drinkers. They were the epitome of bar people.
Tamba-ya
A model of a cheerful pub that continues to be loved through the ages
・An unbeatable pub that has been in business for over 50 years.
・Currently run by a second generation couple, their efficient and smooth customer service is impressive.
・The menu has over 50 items, including teppanyaki, fried dishes, simmered dishes, and daily specials.
・Shochu that you mix yourself costs 410 yen.
・Go to paradise for just 2,500 yen per person!
The two people who greeted us with beaming smiles were the second-generation owners, Yoshiki and Yuko Yamamoto. The store is bustling with local customers every day, and the wide range of customers at Tamba-ya, from babies to the elderly, is what gives it its reassuring atmosphere. 
Teppanyaki pork and egg, which is cooked by dropping an egg on top of stir-fried meat, is only 280 yen.
