Nihonshu Zanmai Utsutsuyo (日本酒餐昧うつつよ)

A sake lover’s sanctuary near Sakaisujihommachi Station, Nihonshu Zanmai Utsutsuyo pairs an exceptional, ever-rotating selection of Japanese sake with refined seasonal small plates in a cozy tatami-and-kotatsu setting. Its Michelin Bib Gourmand pedigree, held across multiple consecutive years, speaks to consistently excellent value.

Reservations are essential, as this intimate 20-seat room fills quickly with in-the-know sake enthusiasts. Note: in addition to its regular Sunday closure, the restaurant also closes on Mondays following a holiday and during summer and New Year breaks.