Wataya (わたや)

Wataya is a small izakaya in Saitama City’s Urawa Ward, a short walk from JR Urawa Station, known for sake pairings and seasonal small plates in a wood-toned counter-and-table setting. Operating under its current name after a rebrand from its former identity as “Ryori/Sake Ogawa,” the restaurant seats around 18 guests and is cash-only. It was named to Tabelog’s 2025 Izakaya EAST Hyakumeiten (Top 100) list.