01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When you want fresh fish and good drinks in an unpretentious setting, Sake to Sakana Senju 845 readily comes to mind. Opening at 14:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends, it works just as well for a quick drink before meeting someone as it does for an easy afternoon bar hop. Inside, a classic U-shaped izakaya counter anchors the room, offering an easygoing perch whether you drop by solo or pull up a seat with company.
True to the venue's name, seafood forms the backbone of the menu. The daily sashimi assortment featuring 3 kinds of fresh cuts and the Hakata-style goma saba—mackerel dressed in savory sauce and ground sesame—make dependable openers. Those looking for something heartier can turn to the thick, juicy fried fresh horse mackerel or a generous assortment of fish tempura. Between seafood plates, a serving of meat tofu simmered until the slightly sweet broth penetrates to its core keeps the pace lively.
The drink lineup ranges from rotating regional sake and renowned labels to beer and wine. Linger over fragrant grilled stingray fin or hirezake infused with dried fin, then consider a modestly sized mini salmon roe rice bowl to round off the meal. To wrap up the session, the kitchen serves a complimentary bowl of shijimi clam soup, leaving a warm finish on the way out.
