Kawaguchi Shoten

A wide spectrum of drinks and snacks defines the draw of Kawaguchi Shoten, spanning char-grilled skewers and ocean catches to affordable Chinese small plates. The seafood selection provides plenty of reason to keep drinks flowing, with choices such as whole grilled squid, thick skate wing, and simmered large clams. Balancing the rich grilled fare with a clean sashimi platter or salmon sashimi lets diners shift flavours comfortably across the table.

Beyond customary Japanese pub staples, the kitchen offers an extensive lineup of Chinese starters and hot stir-fries. Diners can open with cold appetizers like mouthwatering chicken or century egg with tofu before moving on to crisp house-made fried gyoza and fluffy, fragrant fried rice. Sizzling wok dishes such as mapo tofu and sweet-and-spicy chilli prawns also feature on the menu, making the restaurant equally viable for an unhurried dinner as for casual drinking.

For parties and group gatherings, the restaurant provides extensive all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink courses. Options range from a 120-item buffet course spanning yakitori, fried items, dim sum, sushi, and dessert to weekday drink-only buffets tailored for earlier hours, accommodating various budgets and party sizes. The drinks list mirrors this breadth, stocking draft and bottled beer alongside lemon sours, highballs, tea-infused shochu cocktails, sake, and fruit liqueurs.

Fitted with private dining rooms and table seating, the premises operate continuously from 11:00 midday through 0:00 late at night, welcoming everything from an unhurried afternoon drink to late-evening celebratory gatherings.