Japoni (ジャポニ)

A design-forward standing bar near Nakatsu that trades the typical tachinomi script of sashimi and sake for a genre-free menu of spiced, Western, and South American-inflected small plates. Exposed concrete and ironwork give Japoni a sleeker feel than most standing bars, while PayPay-only payment and shifting, Instagram-announced hours keep it feeling like a well-kept local secret.

A favorite for drinkers who want their chūhai served next to a Goan samosa. Closures are irregular (不定休); checking current hours on Instagram before visiting is recommended.