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Shiny One
7 locals recommend,
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Yurika
September 22, 2016
In business since 1925, Shinsuke is pretty much the platonic ideal of an izakaya : long cedar counter, 'master' in happi (traditional short coat) and hachimaki (traditional headband) and smooth-as-silk dai-ginjo (premium grade sake). The only part that seems out of place is the friendly staff who go out of their way to explain the dishes in English. Really, this is the kind of place that should be intimidating for travellers, but isn't at all, and the food – contemporary updates of classics – is fantastic. Don't miss the kitsune raclette – deep-fried tofu stuffed with raclette cheese.
In business since 1925, Shinsuke is pretty much the platonic ideal of an izakaya : long cedar counter, 'master' in happi (traditional short coat) and hachimaki (traditional headband) and smooth-as-silk dai-ginjo (premium grade sake). The only part that seems out of place is the friendly staff who go…
