01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Wander into the basement arcade of Shinbashi Ekimae Building No. 1 and you will come across tsukiyomi, an easygoing Okinawa-style bar made for dropping by without ceremony. Hand-painted wall murals lend warmth to the room, creating an unpretentious atmosphere where solo visitors can settle in comfortably at the counter.
Behind the bar, the shelf spotlights an assortment of awamori (Okinawan distilled rice spirit) sourced from Miyako Island. Bottles range from the robust, aromatic Ryukyu Ocho—best enjoyed on the rocks—to the distinctive Niko Niko Taro, which shines cut with club soda or citrusy shikuwasa juice, alongside the mellow Shima no Kaze. Miyako Island coffee awamori offers roasted depth, while chilled sanpin-cha (jasmine tea) highballs and crisp Orion beer provide plenty of refreshment.
Miyako soba yakisoba and an eclectic spread of small plates
The food menu is equally well-considered for pairing. Stir-fried noodles made with Miyako Island's thick soba appear in classic salt and savory brown sauce renditions, alongside pepero-style garlic-and-chili, taco meat sauce, and squid ink variations. Staples such as goya champuru (bitter melon stir-fry), fu champuru (wheat gluten stir-fry), and carrot shirishiri (shredded carrot with egg) sit alongside punchy spiced options, including mapo shima-dofu and seasoned taco meat—ideal for picking at between drinks.
Beyond lingering counter sessions in the evening, the kitchen occasionally serves weekly spice curries and combo curry plates during lunch hours. Whether for a solitary nightcap on the journey home from work or a hearty sit-down bite, this subterranean roost remains an accommodating refuge beneath Shinbashi.
