01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
You don’t need to know your sake to enjoy choosing a bottle from the display case at Sansai. Tell the staff what you like and ask for guidance. Some visitors appreciate being able to compare small pours; the menu also lists options for choosing the amount of sake, along with an all-you-can-drink plan lasting 60 minutes and featuring around 40 varieties. According to the menu, the plan is available to groups of 2 or more, at 1,950 yen per person. It includes more than sake: beer, highballs, sours, wine and soft drinks are also among the choices, making it an option for diners who want to try a range of drinks with their meal.
One visitor recalls sashimi served with different sauces and condiments for each kind of fish, making each bite a chance to try a new combination. Along with the time spent choosing sake, this can bring variety to the meal. The menu also features mains with a considered twist, including a cream croquette with prawns and crab folded into béchamel, and a poached white fish served with a green nori cream sauce. Taiyaki prepared Bekkafiko-style is another playful dish mentioned by a visitor and listed on the menu. There are options here beyond casual snacks, too, for anyone looking for a dish to anchor the meal.
Sansai in Nakano has counter seating and is described as suitable for solo diners. The choice is yours: pick sake a little at a time to match your food, or opt for an all-you-can-drink plan with a wider selection.
