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Kaneda Izakaya

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Kaneda has stood quietly in Jiyugaoka since 1936 — Showa year 11 — making it one of Tokyo's most enduring izakaya at nearly ninety years old.
1936年（昭和11年）創業、自由が丘で90年近く暖簾を守り続ける東京屈指の老舗居酒屋。
The house-made sesame tofu and Kansai-style simmered meat-and-tofu are the dishes regulars return for again and again, savored in an atmosphere that feels genuinely unchanged from the Showa era.
自家製胡麻豆腐や関西風の肉豆腐といった独自の名物を肴に、昭和から変わらぬ酒場の空気をそのまま味わえる。
At a fair 4,000 to 5,000 yen per person, it earned a place in the Tabelog Izakaya Hyakumeiten 2025, and the counter fills within moments of the 5 pm opening.
1人4,000〜5,000円という良心的な価格でありながら食べログ居酒屋百名店2025に選ばれ、17時の開店直後に満席になることで地元では知られた存在だ。
Popular Dishes
Homemade Sesame Tofu
自家製胡麻豆腐
Meat and Tofu Stew
肉豆腐
Sashimi Platter
刺身盛り合わせ
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Established 1936 (Showa 11). An iconic izakaya representing Jiyugaoka. Selected for Tabelog Izakaya Top 100 (2025). Fills up instantly at opening time. A Showa-era atmosphere where elderly regulars quietly enjoy drinks. Homemade sesame tofu and Kansai-style meat-tofu are the signatures.

Praised as '1936-founded - that alone has value. The real Tokyo izakaya culture lives here'. Reviewers warn 'you must arrive at 5pm opening or there's no seat'. Described as 'an elegant space for quiet drinking'.

Business Hours
Mon – Fri17:00-21:30
Sat17:00-21:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Public Holiday（毎月Wednesday休みあり）
Phone03-3717-7352Call
Access
Jiyugaoka Station north exit: 30 sec walk. Cash only. Recommended to arrive right at opening (5pm).
1-11-4 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kaneda Izakaya

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Homemade Sesame Tofu
自家製胡麻豆腐
Meat and Tofu Stew
肉豆腐
Sashimi Platter
刺身盛り合わせ
Business Hours
Mon – Fri17:00-21:30
Sat17:00-21:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Public Holiday（毎月Wednesday休みあり）
Access
Jiyugaoka Station north exit: 30 sec walk. Cash only. Recommended to arrive right at opening (5pm).
1-11-4 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Phone03-3717-7352
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Reserve on Hot PepperOpen in Google MapsView on Tabelog
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Kaneda has stood quietly in Jiyugaoka since 1936 — Showa year 11 — making it one of Tokyo's most enduring izakaya at nearly ninety years old.
1936年（昭和11年）創業、自由が丘で90年近く暖簾を守り続ける東京屈指の老舗居酒屋。
The house-made sesame tofu and Kansai-style simmered meat-and-tofu are the dishes regulars return for again and again, savored in an atmosphere that feels genuinely unchanged from the Showa era.
自家製胡麻豆腐や関西風の肉豆腐といった独自の名物を肴に、昭和から変わらぬ酒場の空気をそのまま味わえる。
At a fair 4,000 to 5,000 yen per person, it earned a place in the Tabelog Izakaya Hyakumeiten 2025, and the counter fills within moments of the 5 pm opening.
1人4,000〜5,000円という良心的な価格でありながら食べログ居酒屋百名店2025に選ばれ、17時の開店直後に満席になることで地元では知られた存在だ。
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
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Established 1936 (Showa 11). An iconic izakaya representing Jiyugaoka. Selected for Tabelog Izakaya Top 100 (2025). Fills up instantly at opening time. A Showa-era atmosphere where elderly regulars quietly enjoy drinks. Homemade sesame tofu and Kansai-style meat-tofu are the signatures.

Praised as '1936-founded - that alone has value. The real Tokyo izakaya culture lives here'. Reviewers warn 'you must arrive at 5pm opening or there's no seat'. Described as 'an elegant space for quiet drinking'.

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