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にんじんや 市ヶ谷店
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〒102-0074 東京都千代田区九段南４丁目２−９ 1F
1F
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Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
The bright-red chillies on the signature chilli-laden spicy fried chicken make an impression as soon as it reaches the table, bringing an instant burst of energy to the meal. Its pronounced heat and juicy chicken pair especially well with the refreshing first sip of draft beer or a highball. At Ninjin-ya, you can work your way through drinks-friendly dishes in whatever order takes your fancy, from this punchy house speciality to more delicate small plates.
The menu offers plenty of choice, from seafood and soy-based dishes to well-chosen drinking snacks. Flaky, grilled sablefish marinated in Saikyo miso and grilled sea bream head are satisfying options for a leisurely round of drinks. For a lighter bite between dishes, try a little house-made thick fried tofu, Saikyo-miso-marinated cream cheese or sake-soaked grilled ray fin. There are also carefully prepared plates such as the chef’s dashi omelette and avocado-and-cream-cheese croquettes.
The drinks list is just as compelling. For sake, familiar food-friendly choices such as Hakkaisan, Kokuryu and Suigei sit alongside sought-after labels including Jikon, Denshu and Juyondai. Choosing a bottle to suit your mood and the richness of the food is part of the pleasure. The shochu selection includes premium names such as Mori Izo, Maou and Hyakunen no Kodoku. For something fruitier, consider plum wine made with Hakkaisan’s unfiltered sake or yuzu liqueur from Hououbiden.
Table service and a calm atmosphere make the restaurant a comfortable setting for a gathering with friends or an evening of conversation. To round off the meal, sea bream ochazuke—rice with tea and dashi poured over it—or Inaniwa udon makes a satisfying finish. Dinner can be busy, so booking ahead is recommended.
03 / TAKE A LOOK AROUND
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