Tenmamichi Shimokitazawa

Casual can come sloppy or casual can come comfy, and this izakaya is definitely the latter. It's like an old sweater that over time has softened and loosened, but become so snug you want to live in it forever.

A few minutes from Shimokitazawa station, full of a young crowd looking for a fun night out, Tenmamichi offers an extensive menu of good, reasonably priced meals. 

“If at a loss, do not hesitate to ask the knowledgeable staff for their recommendations. They are not shy about sharing their personal preferences,” says Nakamura.

“I’d suggest starting with small dishes with beer or nihonshu, then move to oden or kushi age.”