Tsubame Hall

Start with a drink and a few small plates, then finish with something rice-based. Tsubame Hall's menu ranges from snacks such as chilled tofu, chilled tomato,板わさ (sliced fish cake with wasabi) and jakoten to grilled rice balls, takana rice and garlic rice. There is plenty to choose from whether you want a light drink or a meal followed by another round. Drinks include Sapporo Lager and Yebisu Black, as well as shochu made from barley, sweet potato, rice, brown sugar and green tea. Hoppy, plum wine and wine are also available. Sour flavours include lemon, grape, green apple, yuzu and mikan; one diner also mentioned trying a Ryukyu habu highball.

This izakaya in Tanaka Monzen-cho is open from 19:00 until 3:00 the following day, every day except Tuesday. Some diners have stopped by for a second venue late at night. Whether dining solo or with a group, you can put together a selection of small plates and rice dishes to suit the occasion.