Ginza Kamishiro

Stepping onto the 5th floor of an Optica building in Ginza 3-chome reveals a peaceful retreat set back from the district's bustle. The first thing to catch the eye at Ginza Kamishiro is its signature meat-cooked hot pot (niku-taki nabe), an eye-catching table centrepiece ringed with generous heaps of meat and vegetables. It brings immediate momentum to group meals and casual gatherings. Diners can also opt for course menus of shabu-shabu or sukiyaki that highlight the natural sweetness of the beef, with the option to finish the simmering broth with ramen noodles.

Beyond the centrepiece hot pots, the kitchen offers an enticing lineup of drinks-friendly small plates. House roast beef remains a fixture, served alongside bites like peperoncino-style edamame, simmered offal (motsuni), and Japanese fried chicken. The drinks selection spans classic highballs, wine, and sake, as well as cocktails built on gin and tonic, Moscow mule, cassis, or lychee foundations. An all-you-can-drink plan makes it easy to linger over multiple rounds.

In addition to table seating, the dining room includes a bar counter that readily accommodates guests stopping by for a nightcap after dinner elsewhere. With business hours stretching through the late night into the early morning, it serves as a dependable stop for a late post-work meal or unhurried conversations that run well past midnight.