01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Starting with a sashimi platter over a drink and following your mood toward pasta or grilled meats later in the night is easy at Michikusa. Tucked into the residential streets of Tateishi in Katsushika Ward, this izakaya combines casual neighbourhood warmth with a menu that ranges far beyond typical pub boundaries.
Opening the bill of fare, the fresh seafood options stand out immediately. Three-piece and five-piece sashimi platters showcase clean, distinct cuts, alongside individual selections such as firefly squid, Japanese flying squid, and whole horse mackerel prepared tataki-style. Pairing them with sakes like Jokigen highlights the fish's natural savoriness.
Beyond seafood, savory items like fried taro, crisp sakura shrimp fritters, charcoal-grilled pork temple, and eggplant-and-zucchini caponata make ordering a flexible, engaging process. To close out a meal, you can lean Western or Japanese: choices range from bianco pasta tossed with spring cabbage and shirasu whitebait to rich bolognese or a comforting bowl of fish-bone broth chazuke.
Michikusa operates from 17:00 until 3:00 the following morning every day except Tuesday, and counter seating makes it welcoming for late-evening visits on the way home from work. Payment is cash only, and reservations are accepted, making it worth planning an evening around small plates and relaxed drinks.
