01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
The way a beer is poured can make a remarkable difference to its mouthfeel and carbonation. At Hachimonji, Asahi Super Dry can be served in 3 styles: “sharp pour”, “single pour” or “double pour”. Compare the crisp, pronounced finish of the sharp pour with the gentler carbonation of the single pour, and even your first glass becomes more of an occasion. The beer list also includes intriguing choices for enthusiasts, such as Czech Pilsner Urquell and Shiga Kogen Beer IPA.
The food is centred on thoughtful little plates, each about the size of a palm and made to accompany a drink. Even the familiar potato salad gets special treatment: “Potato Salad Biyori” pairs a smooth base with warm, fragrant fried potato and bacon, creating an appealing contrast in texture. Other options include marinated tomato, whose light acidity brings out its freshness; “Yellowtail and Senju Spring Onion Nuta”, flavoured with shiso and spring onion; and avocado topped with house-made nametake mushrooms. These inventive Japanese dishes make fine companions to a glass.
Sake is arranged by flavour profile, with choices described as “crisp”, “fruity”, “rich” and “aged”; staff can suggest a match for your food. The counter-led interior is softly lit, suiting a quiet solo drink as well as an unhurried conversation for two. On Saturdays and Sundays, the doors open from 15:00, making an early-evening beer, carefully poured, and a few small plates a particularly appealing way to spend the time.
