Bistro Sabu

When you want to drink wine and eat heartily without pretense, Bistro Sabu in Kita-Senju fits the bill. The wine selection covers white and red varieties, white and rosé bubbles, and Lambrusco, all poured easily by the glass or bottle. Beer, whisky highballs, and sours round out the drinks list, making it easy to settle in with whatever suits your mood.

The food menu is built with drinks in mind. Among the warm plates, the grilled beef tongue stands out for its firm, juicy bite and savory depth. Other meat options made to match wine include Yezo deer tagliata finished with a pool of garlic butter and duck cutlet served with beet and cassis sauce. For lighter snacking, small plates like anchovy cabbage, beef tongue corned beef, and liver pâté served in crisp monaka wafers arrive in brisk succession.

Those looking for a more substantial finish can turn to carbohydrates like gorgonzola cream risotto and daily pastas, followed by desserts such as tiramisu or rich Basque cheesecake. Counter seats make casual solo drop-ins easy on weekday evenings, while midday weekend hours from 12:00 provide a convenient option for daytime drinking.