Sakigake

I was a bit unsure after some other reviews but it turned out very good. Friday night and the place was 75pct full, relaxed setting with all Japanese guests. We felt welcome and the service was nice and good. Food was a sharing type we liked a lot, many choices and everyone enjoyed it. Tried some ne...w dishes after 2 weeks in japan - so yes i recommend it

Visited May 2024

I’m making an account just to review this place - it was absolutely incredible - totally fine dining spec! Small and cozy but absolutely gorgeou; great atmosphere, great drinks, great food, great staff. Honestly, I cannot fault them on anything at all. We would have paid double for the food we got -... it was insanely affordable! I rarely write reviews but this place deserves it, big time. Even the music was perfect, I Shazammed a few songs while we were there! Thed downstairs bar is lined with Danish style chairs and the left side is fitted with traditional raised flooring and tables. Upstairs looked beautiful too! Perfect for people who know and love gourmet food and beautiful architecture/design, but also don’t love somewhere with a stitched-up vibe, though I think even the bourgeoisie would appreciate this spot.

Visited February 2024

We had diner at this restaurant on April 7. The entrance can be a little confusing. Do not take the biggest and tallest door, this is the kitchen entrance. Take the little door with the pieces of fabric above it. You will have to take off your shoes. Once in the restaurant, you get the choice of si...tting on chairs at the bar or at low tables on the floor. It is a classic Izakaya restaurant. Before ordering you will get a oshibori (wet towel) to clean your hands and a tsukidashi, a little appetizer. Be aware: even if you decline the appetizer you still pay for it. It is included in the covered fee (300 yen a person). The best way to enjoy an Izakaya is to order different items and share them with your company. As you would do in Spain when you eat tapas. The place looks original, the food is good but take your time. It will not be cheap though.

Visited April 2019

Read the reviews below (thank you all) and it close to where we stay, so we gave it a try. The entrance door is a small sliding door. Yes that is the enterance. Through it you arrive in a warm welcoming place. Staff is friendly and you can choose between one of the traditional sitting places or sitt...ing on the bar along the open kitchen. An English menu is available with a selection of the dishes. A piece of tofu was served as soon as we sat down (part of the ‘cover charge’ which some restaurants charge. We ordered some traditional local ramen, tempura fish, fresh crispy vegetables and a plate with mixed grilled meats. Every dish was excellent presented and was delicious, the grilled meats maybe a bit on the salty side for some, but we loved it. The atmosphere is quite nice in the old house, full of charm. They have a good selection of Saki if you want to try some. The biggest surprise, it was much cheaper than what we expected to pay in a place like this with such good food. Definitely recommend to try it out.

Visited March 2019

The setting was perfect, the food looked and tasted amazing!!! Very friendly people! Wish I could go here more often. It's a very small entrance but you must go inside.

Visited September 2018