Food and drinks
- Alcohol Served
- Beer available
- Small plates restaurant
- Dinner menu available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Taking a seat with a beer in hand, a steady rhythm of seasonal small dishes and appetizers tailored to the day's catch soon begins to arrive. Set within the quiet residential streets of Nakamachi in Meguro, Sushi Tanabe offers a comfortable, understated counter where guests can leave the progression of the meal to the chef while enjoying a leisurely drink.
The meal starts with thoughtfully prepared bites designed to complement sake, accompanied by pours of chilled sake and other drinks as the courses unfold. When nigiri is served after the appetizers, each piece is shaped with a modestly sized portion of rice, keeping each bite light even after a steady succession of drinks. Rather than relying on a rigid printed menu, the omakase adapts to the day's market haul and diner preferences, making repeat visits rewarding.
A Takeaway Option to Enjoy at Home
In addition to dine-in service, the restaurant also accepts orders for boxed sushi sets to take home. Tightly packed into wooden boxes, these selections feature nigiri like aged akami, medium fatty tuna, kuruma prawn, white squid, and gizzard shad alongside rolled kanpyo squash and tamagoyaki omelet, praised as a way to enjoy authentic sushi dining at home.
Evening service begins at 17:00, and reserving a seat in advance is recommended for those looking to settle in for an unhurried meal. It is an inviting choice whether you are heading out for a focused solo dinner or planning a slightly elevated evening around food and drinks.
