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About this place
Blending quietly into the residential streets of Nishikata in Bunkyo Ward, Washudokoro Jungin is an izakaya dedicated to carefully chosen sake from across Japan alongside traditional dishes designed to accompany them. The wood-toned interior provides a calm backdrop with both counter and table seating, accommodating solo diners stopping by for a quiet pour as comfortably as small groups sharing a leisurely meal.
Exploring Sake Profiles Through Nigori Tasting Flights
What stands out immediately is the distinct character of the drinks list. Alongside crisp dry options and seasonal autumn hiyaoroshi releases, cloudy nigori selections feature prominently—such as Nara’s Shinonomine Doburoku Nama and Okayama’s Kamikokoro Junmai Nigori—which can be sampled side by side in three- or five-glass tasting flights to compare their rice sweetness and texture. Poured into glasses or katakuchi pitchers, these brews pair naturally with simmering oden and small seasonal plates.
From Grilled Fish Lunch Sets to Evening Plates
Beyond its evening service, the shop is well worth considering for weekday lunch. A rotating selection of hearty set meals and rice bowls centres on fragrant grilled fish, including redfish marinated in sake lees and lightly salted coho salmon. Because seating is limited, dinner reservations are advisable; payment can be made with credit cards or PayPay.
