Tokkuri
A long-established izakaya just 3 minutes walk (188m) from Kii-Tanabe Station. Founded in 1984, beloved by locals for about 40 years and featured on Yoshida Rui's Sakaba Hourouki (bar-hopping TV show). Fresh local fish from Kumano-nada sea is sourced daily and served as sashimi, braised dishes, and grilled fish. Tabelog 3.40, 102 reviews. Cash only, 30 seats. Reservations recommended.
Tabelog 3.40 (102 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.7/5 (10 reviews), Yahoo! Maps 4.53 (28 reviews). Many regulars say 'you can eat fresh fish cheaply here' and 'this is the go-to izakaya in Tanabe.' Remains a purely local-focused establishment even after the Sakaba Hourouki TV appearance. Visit records from November 2025 confirmed.