01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Casual and unpretentious, the neighborhood izakaya Kiho puts together a roster of approachable small plates built for pairing with a cold drink. A perennial customer favorite is the tomato-egg stir-fry, where soft curds of egg balance the bright acidity of ripe tomato, making it an easy first bite alongside a highball or draft beer. The house handmade pan-fried gyoza, served in portions of 5, arrive with a deeply browned crust, matching the crisp, golden finish of the homemade spring rolls.
Fried and grilled items provide plenty of variety. Nibble on crunchy whole fried river shrimp, or order the rich potato topped with butter and salted squid shiokara when you want something substantial. Skewer platters featuring negima chicken and scallion skewers alongside tsukune meatballs sit alongside reasonably priced wok dishes like garlic-fried greens and savory offal stir-fries. Those looking to round out the evening with hearty carbohydrates can turn to fried rice noodles or wok-tossed fried rice.
With an atmosphere that feels warm and comfortably nostalgic, the dining room suits a solo evening drink just as easily as an impromptu gathering with coworkers. Open in the Takanawa area until 24:30 late at night, Kiho is a dependable spot to seek hot food and a relaxed drink after a long shift.
