A Restful Moment at a Hidden-Away Izakaya

Nonke

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

"House-Made Ginger Shumai" with ginger flavor

"House-Made Ginger Shumai" Carefully Wrapped One by One with Love

The "Handmade Ginger Shumai" is a house specialty that reflects the restaurant's focus on warm, homemade cooking. One of its signature dishes, it is equally well suited to an after-work drink or a meal with family and friends. Each shumai is individually wrapped by hand, with ginger on top adding a fresh accent that pairs especially well with alcohol. Try the first piece plain to savor the natural umami of the ingredients. From the second piece on, coat it well with the light mustard soy sauce and enjoy it with an ice-cold beer.

Popular pairings

Colorful quiche made with generous amount of seasonal ingredients

A popular dish featuring a new combination with every visit

Mild flavor that pairs perfectly with drinks

Perfectly sized for a snack with drinks

"Quiche of the Day"

Baked fresh each day, the "Quiche of the Day" makes generous use of seasonal ingredients such as spinach, corn, tomatoes, and shimeji mushrooms. The daily selection features recommended flavors such as "Smoked Salmon and Avocado Quiche" and "Black Soybean and Mascarpone Quiche." Especially popular with style-conscious women, it also makes a good accompaniment to a casual drink. Customer requests sometimes inspire new ingredient combinations, adding another element of variety. Because the ingredients change with the season and from day to day, each visit brings the chance to discover a new flavor.

Must-try signature dish

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  "Gyoza with Tomato Black Vinegar Sauce"

  "Gyoza with Tomato Black Vinegar Sauce" pairs chewy-skinned dumplings packed with filling with a sauce made from tomatoes, black vinegar, and fish sauce. The dish offers Nonke's own twist on classic gyoza. The moderate acidity of the black vinegar balances the savory meat flavor and leaves a clean finish.

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  "Seafood Curry"

  A popular choice to finish a meal, "Seafood Curry" is also a classic way to end an evening of drinks. Its smaller portion makes it a good option when you want just a little more to eat. The broth is infused with generous amount of seafood flavor, making for a satisfying dish that goes down easily after drinking.

Restaurant highlights

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  A welcoming atmosphere that feels like a "second home"

  An Approachable Setting for Women Dining Solo

  A homey atmosphere makes it easy for anyone to return and feel as though they can say, "I'm home." Friendly, approachable staff provide attentive service, creating a welcoming setting even for first-time visitors and women dining solo. It is a place that feels like a "second home."

Interior

A warm interior reflecting the owner's personal touches

Selecting a drink with a cute label at the counter

A wide selection curated by the owner to choose from

Counter seating where anyone can drop in and enjoy themselves

Table seating popular with women, with dappled sunlight filtering through the street trees

The white interior is furnished with warm wooden accents, creating an inviting setting for a casual stop after work. Along with window-side tables that are popular with women, there are counter seats where guests can chat with the staff, and the close-knit layout also makes it easy for customers to strike up conversations with one another.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

Attentive service throughout helps even first-time visitors feel at ease. Whether stopping by alone for the evening or dining with someone special, the restaurant offers the comfort of returning to a familiar place. The handmade dishes feature original twists and pair especially well with drinks selected by staff who are passionate about alcohol. It is the kind of welcoming place that makes you want to come back and say, "I’m home."