01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Sanpei serves the comforting, unpretentious staples of a neighborhood drinking tavern, from aromatic skewers sizzling over the grill to slow-simmered tripe stew and gyoza loved by regular patrons. Rooted in the quiet residential quarters of Miharadai in Nerima Ward, this cozy izakaya opens in the late afternoon, drawing locals and families as dusk settles.
A natural place to begin is the kushiyaki selection, which covers essentials such as chicken thigh, negima with leek, ground tsukune meatballs, and pork kashira temple meat. Alongside the richly infused "Famous!! Stewed Motsu," the well-regarded gyoza are another staple that regulars seldom skip. The kitchen also provides seasonal sashimi such as fresh horse mackerel (ma-aji) alongside a broad selection of side plates for refreshing the palate between richer bites, making it easy to tailor the meal to whatever mood strikes.
The drinks list is equally accommodating, offering draft beer, chilled regional sakes like Urakasumi and Kagatobi, as well as highballs and sours. Whether stopping by for a quiet solo drink at the end of the day or lingering over shared dishes with friends, the setting is easygoing and practical, with seat reservations accepted and takeout orders available for grilled skewers.
