Tokyo Restaurant Guide
Izakaya Restaurants In Bunkyo
Bunkyo's izakaya scene presents a remarkable diversity of approaches, where no single style of charcoal-grilled chicken or kushiage assortment dominates. 鴨鍋 湯島 梅園 (Kamona Yushima Baien) leads the six venues we scored, each offering a distinct take on essential dishes like tsukune and chicken thigh skewers.

鴨鍋 湯島 梅園
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Yushima Station · 3 min walk

Nezu Kamachiku
visitors rate it well; locals rate it highly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Nezu Station · 2 min walk
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Hantei
visitors rate it well; locals rate it highly. Featured in 1 creator post.
2-chōme-12-15 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0031, Japan

Ayakari-tai
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Ueno-Hirokoji Station · 3 min walk

CHICKEN CREW
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favorite. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Kasuga Station · 5 min walk
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Kisaburō Nōjō
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.
Sengoku Sta. · 3 min walk
Izakaya in Bunkyo, answered
- What is the best izakaya in Bunkyo?
- 鴨鍋 湯島 梅園 rates highest of the 6 izakaya restaurants we scored in Bunkyo, Tokyo, known for its kamo nabe (duck hot pot).
- How long does a izakaya meal take?
- Allow 60 to 90 minutes at most of these restaurants. This is a seated, paced meal rather than a quick stop, so book ahead and do not plan anything tight afterwards.
- Are these izakaya restaurants small?
- Yes, mostly. 0 of the 6 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 1 have counter seating. Expect to queue at peak times, and to be split up if you are a larger group.