01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Lined with a counter and a few compact tables, Tabata Bar in Higashi-Ogu brings the easygoing pleasure of a neighbourhood tachinomi standing bar to life over drinks and unfussy small plates. The casual counter makes dropping by on one's own effortless, with a food menu designed specifically to match that first pour.
House-smoked items anchor the savoury snacks, from smoked cheese and eggs to a 2-item smoked platter featuring duck. Daily specials add welcome variety to the table, including potato salad tossed with mushrooms, mackerel nanbanzuke, and avocado with savory shutō fish innards and garlic. Diners can also choose between crispy fried chicken prepared with poultry sourced from Ikeda Shoten and a dedicated solo snack plate tailored to their appetite.
The beverage lineup is just as versatile. Crisp lemon sours come in varied profiles, including sweetened or salted variations, alongside draft Heartland, BrewDog Punk IPA, whiskies, and shochu. Most distinctive are the drinks crafted with artisanal Tomo Cola, served as highballs, spiked with rum and milk, or prepared as non-alcoholic lattes.
PayPay is accepted for payment, and late-night opening hours make this an accommodating roost whether stopping for a swift drink on the way home or stretching out an evening out.
