Imuta

The first dish to catch the eye at Imuta is negi-reba: grilled liver topped with chopped spring onion. Diners have singled out the balance of the liver’s doneness, sesame oil and onion; one reviewer said it made them want to order another skewer. The menu lists negi-reba at 1 skewers for 250 yen, while skirt, pork cheek and cartilage skewers are 150 yen each. Choose a few skewers to try, then add sashimi-style dishes such as tongue or heart, or a bowl of simmered offal.

This tavern suits a solo meal with a drink as well as a dinner shared over several dishes. Drinks include sours, Hoppy and beer, and one diner mentioned finishing with salt ramen. For dessert, choose matcha, vanilla ice cream or yuzu sorbet; each is listed at 300 yen. After skewers and small plates in Kachidoki, a little something sweet is another way to round off the meal.