Genji

Oden is the first thing to consider at Genji, with daikon radish, cabbage rolls, beef tendon and konnyaku among the choices. One diner remembered the daikon for its well-seasoned dashi and flavour that had soaked in; another recommended the egg and daikon.

For something more substantial, add kushikatsu to the oden. Diners who ordered prawn and pork skewers described them as generously sized for the price. One visitor paired several skewers and a croquette with a lemon sour. Rather than building towards a formal final course, the standing-bar style lends itself to ordering a few favourite plates alongside drinks. Doteyaki, a gently sweet miso-braised dish, has also been mentioned as a good match for drinks; yudofu and chilled tofu are other options. You can keep the focus on oden or add fried dishes and tofu to nibble on as you drink.

Genji is a standing bar where some people drink quietly on their own, while others chat with the staff or fellow customers. Diners have also mentioned stopping by for a drink near the station or during a bar-hopping evening. Reservations are not accepted, and payment is cash only.