01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Browse the menu at Shunsai in Nerima's Oizumigakuencho neighborhood, and you will find an approachable izakaya spread ranging from convivial small plates to hearty rice dishes, all invitingly easy to order. With a draft beer, a highball, or the house-special Tarutoma sour in hand, beginning with a chef's-choice skewer assortment, homemade chicken tsukune meatballs, or freshly rolled dashi omelet sets a relaxed, cheerful tone.
Stir-fried plates are equally well represented. Bold, savory meat dishes like scallion-salt pork and pork stir-fried with garlic chives and kimchi whet the appetite, teaming naturally with either steamed rice or alcohol. Alongside deep-fried bites such as stuffed chicken-wing gyoza and juicy karaage, substantial carb options—including mentaiko pasta, classic ketchup Neapolitan, and the house Shunsai Pizza—make dependable picks for sharing across the table.
Rounding off the meal with the deliberately unpretentious "Instant Ramen!" is one of the distinct pleasures here. Crowned with crunchy bean sprouts and garlic chives, with ground sesame adding a toasted aroma, the bowl brings gentle comfort after a round of drinks. Those looking to fill up a bit more can also turn to the surprisingly generous sankai musubi rice balls or a soothing bowl of ochazuke.
The restaurant is closed on Thursdays, with business hours running from 17:00 to 23:00 on open days. Reservations are accepted, making it a handy address whether settling in for a quiet solo drink or gathering a lively group.
