Joetsu, Niigata, Japan｜Surimi-ya

This is a great family-run pub that serves fish cakes and other small dishes that go well with sake, beer, or mixed drinks. It has a friendly, kinda working-class atmosphere. There's no service fee and they often give discount cards for your next visit. It's a great place for after-work drinks or dinner before going to karaoke. The only downsides are that it can get a little smokey and loud on weekend nights.

Nice and cozy place with a lovely food. Used to go there every week till I moved.

I visited you when I stayed there on a business trip. Actually, I had no choice but to go there because about three seafood restaurants were full, but I guess I made the right decision. When you open the sliding door, you'll find yourself in a store that is far from stylish. There is a general and a clerk who look scary at first glance, but I soon realized that they are good people lol Oden has a rustic appearance but a gentle taste and is delicious. We recommend eating the soup while drinking it with a spoon. An exquisite balance of toriwasa and strong wasabi. (The photo is half-eaten.) But what impressed me the most was ``Shinjo''. Was it tofu, edamame, and shrimp? It seems like it was originally a pastry shop, so maybe I should have approached it more like that. There were over 10 types of Niigata sake, so I ordered a brand that I had never heard of before. It cost me less than 5,000 yen to eat and drink. I would like to visit again if I have a chance. Thank you for the meal.