A popular watering hole, KURO Izakaya sees a mostly post-work crowd, who file in at the end of the day for ice-cold Kirin beers, sake, shochu and an enviable list of Japanese and Scottish whiskies. These help wash down a hearty menu that includes an onsen tamago served with yuzu jelly and ikura.

When in doubt, order the popular six or 12-skewer kushiyaki platters. The kuro fried rice with wagyu and the kurobuta kakuni (braised pork belly) are also delicious.