Green olives with konbu
Broccoli and garlic sauté
Menma
Pickled zha cai with garlic and chilli
Aji fry
Mabō tōfu
Four cheese oven baked gnocchi
Fresh pasta with cheese and black pepper
Rigatoni with beef tongue bolognese
Now in its second year, Nishoku is a popular Jiyūgaoka dining spot favoured by a younger set.
The standing bar area to the front of the restaurant is usually rather lively, while the second floor provides a cosier atmosphere with views overlooking the surrounding neighbourhood. More experienced diners will likely enjoy the counter seating before the open kitchen for its calm and proximity to the wine cooler.
The menu offers an enjoyable combination of modern izakaya classics with a strong focus on deep-fried dishes (the aji fry with home made tartar sauce is excellent), and Italian cuisine, including some delicious pastas. A small but interesting selection of generously priced natural wines adds to the charm.
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