01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Once you are seated at Sake Ryoma, the evening begins with the pub's signature otoshi: a large platter laden with small bowls and obanzai-style side dishes. Featuring seasonal vegetables and a colorful assortment of home-style bites, this starter platter alone is generous enough to accompany your first few rounds of drinks. Because the otoshi provides such a hearty foundation, the regular custom here is to check your appetite after grazing through it before deciding on additional dishes.
Prized Bottles and Flavorful Drinking Fare
The bar's claim to fame is its cellar of celebrated labels from across Japan, spotlighting the sought-after Juyondai. Options span from aromatic, gently sweet profiles to dry, meal-friendly pours, and the staff are happy to suggest a pour to match your tastes. To accompany the drinks, the kitchen turns out steaming slabs of freshly rolled tamagoyaki, crisp minced-meat cutlets, fragrant jumbo grilled atka mackerel, and Niigata's famous Tochio deep-fried tofu.
A Relaxed Setting for Unwinding
The dining room includes counter seats and tables, suiting anyone dropping in for a quiet solo drink as well as small groups settling in for relaxed conversation. Because seats are limited, booking ahead is advisable when planning a visit for dinner.
