Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan｜Hokusai

Fantastic little izakaya hidden behind the main area outside the north side of JR Otsuka station. The food quality is very high, the fried chicken was crispy and juicy (here with Korean flavoring as a special option), and the anchovy broth ramen was divine. Other menu options include a specialty cheese cubes dish with soy sauce which I didn’t try this time, as well as various おつまみ, sashimi, and beef/wagyu. Atmosphere is excellent and the staff are attentive and kind. Definitely recommended for solo or couples/groups!

An amazing Izakaya. Friendly staff. Free unlimited lemon sour (nomihodai) for 500 yen during happy hours. The cream cheese tasted amazing. Boiled potatoes, ginger flavored karage was good too.

Food was out of this world for the price range. And a nomihodai you can't find anywhere else. MUST GO!