01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A fluffy, generous rolled omelette bathed in delicate dashi broth, the Akashiyaki-style dashimaki tamago is the dish many diners reach for first when visiting Tsurukame Hachiban Tokyo Honten. Playful small plates abound, led by the popular bean-sprout mountain dish Moyajiro, easily coaxing you into your next round of drinks. Everyday izakaya staples show thoughtful technique as well, from the aromatic, succulent fried chicken to the ginger-accented homemade Tsurukame gyoza.
The drink lineup complements the food with notable range, particularly when it comes to regional sake, making it easy to match a pour to your mood or chosen dishes. Beyond straightforward draft beer and refreshing sours, highball choices extend to pours made with Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Denshu, giving diners plenty of ways to enjoy a leisurely drink.
Outside the lively evening hours, the restaurant also serves affordable lunchtime set meals like ginger pork and yurinchi fried chicken, both accompanied by free refills of rice and miso soup. Counter and table seating accommodate everyone from solo diners dropping in for a quick bite to groups sharing a table, offering a relaxed spot to dine at whatever pace suits you.
