01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
The steaming arrival of aromatic mapo tofu and the spiced punch of soupless tantanmen make it easy to reach for another drink. Tucked into Kachidoki 2-chome, Dragon is a relaxed izakaya where guests can enjoy fiery wok-tossed Chinese specialities alongside a diverse spread of classic tavern dishes.
The menu features numerous drink-friendly plates prepared daily, including handmade pan-fried and boiled gyoza, flash-fried pea shoots, and spicy stir-fried offal. At the same time, the kitchen turns out an appealing range of Japanese fare, from Toyosu Market sashimi platters and the day's tempura assortment to a three-variety Kagoshima chicken sashimi sampler and slow-simmered beef tendon with daikon, allowing diners to tailor their meal to whatever they crave.
Drink options span draught beer and assorted highballs to Shaoxing wine—served neat, on the rocks, or warmed—as well as regional sakes like Hakkaisan and Yoshinogawa. An early-evening happy hour makes dropping in for a post-work drink especially convenient.
For a filling conclusion, fragrant mixed fried rice or chicken-broth ramen provide deeply comforting options. Open late into the night, the tavern warmly welcomes everyone from solo diners stopping in for a quick bite to lively evening gatherings.
