The Kaihimmakuhari Area in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture is located 30 minutes by train from Tokyo and 40 minutes by bus from Narita Airport. As the area has one of the biggest convention facilities in Japan, Makuhari Messe, as well as great access to Tokyo Disney Resort, taking only about 20 minutes by train, the area around Kaihimmakuhari Station has many accommodation facilities. Many of them are relatively more affordable compared to those in Tokyo, and the neighboring area has many eating and drinking places which are open until late at night. This article introduces six great izakaya Japanese-style pubs offering delicious Japanese dishes and drinks in the area around Kaihimmakuhari Station. It may be another good way to enjoy Tokyo and/or TDR followed by dining at places around the hotels in Kaihimmakuhari in order to avoid crowds. It is highly recommended if you want to enjoy food and drink at a reasonable price in a relaxing atmosphere!
Murohigashi
Located right outside the north exit of Kaihimmakuhari Station, this izakaya has an eye-catching exterior with chochin lanterns, which characterize Japanese izakaya. The pub offers a variety of popular izakaya dishes, such as yakitori grilled chicken skewers, kushiyaki grilled skewers, nabe hot pot, and stewed beef with tofu, which are all low-priced but quite delicious. Among others, “Ohtsukune,” a big chicken meatball on a skewer made with chicken about 3 times the amount of regular yakitori, is the signature menu. The meatball is juicy inside and nicely crispy outside with a charcoal roast flavor, creating an irresistible dish.
Address
1F aune MAKUHARI, 1-14 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Business hours
17:00-25:00 (L.O. for food 24:30, L.O for drink 24:30)
Regular holiday
Dec. 31-Jan. 1
Chusuke
This izakaya offers great fresh seafood dishes, such as sushi and sashimi, sating your appetite for good Japanese food. Recommended dishes vary depending on availability of ingredients, so you can look forward to them when you visit.
Address
1F aune MAKUHARI, 1-14 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Business hours
16:30-23:45 from Tuesdays to Fridays and the day before holiday (L.O. for food 22:45, L.O. for drink 23:15); 16:00-23:45 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (L.O. for food 22:45, L.O. for drink 23:15)
This unique izakaya under the theme of onsen is a perfect place for people who love drinking, with faucets installed releasing alcohol. It also serves great dishes, which go well with alcohol, such as very fresh sashimi and cost-effective kushiyaki grilled skewers, so be careful of drinking too much!
Address
3F aune MAKUHARI, 1-14 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Business hours
17:00-24:00 (L.O. for food 23:00, L.O. for drink 23:30)
Torikizoku is one of Japan’s main nationwide chain restaurants offering yakitori. All drinks and dishes are priced at a flat rate, making them both filling and affordable. This izakaya is popular among families with small children, offering free-flow “kids drink” for the price of a single drink and a variety of desserts, including ice cream and chocolate parfaits.
Address
Excellio Makuhari, 1-4-1 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
This yakitori restaurant offers authentic yakitori skewers, which are each carefully prepared. It is amazing that you can get a glass of draft beer for 218 yen (including tax) as many times as you want! The combination of beer and yakitori, with a special original sauce rich in collagen made from simmered tosaka (cockscomb) and momiji (chicken leg), is excellent.
Address
1F Su:ku Kaihimmakuhari, 1-9 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Business hours
17:00-3:00 from Mondays to Fridays, and the day before holiday; 16:00-3:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
This izakaya offers all-you-can-drink for 1,099 yen and up, attracting many drinkers. It serves a wide variety of izakaya dishes, focusing on Chinese cuisine. Among them, the juicy gyoza cooked with care by the chefs from each wrapper, is the most popular dish with the highest order rate.
Address
1F Su:k Kaihimmakuhari, 1-9 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Business hours
11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30) and 17:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:30) from Mondays to Fridays and the day before holiday; 11:30-24:00 (L.O. for food 23:30, L.O. for drink 23:00) on Saturdays; 11:30-24:00 (L.O. for food 0:00, L.O. for drink 23:30) on Sundays; 11:30-24:00 (L.O. 23:30)
