01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
In Hasune, Itabashi, Shosuke is an unpretentious izakaya where you can settle in with carefully prepared pub fare and a leisurely drink. Warm hospitality defines the room, which provides just the right relaxed tempo whether you are dropping in alone or gathering with companions.
A sensible place to begin is the simmered offal stew, long favoured by regulars. Thoroughly infused with rich savoury depth, the motsu nikomi pairs effortlessly with a first drink. Skewers form another cornerstone of the kitchen, ranging from liver and skirt steak to house-made tsukune meatballs made with chicken thigh and breast cartilage, each grilled with exacting attention to doneness.
Alongside the regular skewers and stew, the blackboard of daily specials keeps visits interesting. Depending on the day's market catch, the offerings might include seasonal seafood like seared hon-maguro tataki negitoro or flathead sashimi, crisp deep-fried whitebait kakiage fritters, or comforting, retro-style fried ham cutlets.
The drinks list covers draft beer and Hoppy alongside sakes such as Fukunusume, curated tasting flights, bright lemon sours, and tomato shochu highballs. Seating includes 7 counter spots, standard tables, and raised tatami koagari seating, allowing both solo drinkers and small dinner groups to unwind at their own pace.
