Kumahachi

At Kumahachi, the evening seems made for gathering around a hot pot and taking your time through to the last course. Diners who ordered motsunabe say it was good value and generously filled; the portion was about right for two to share. After the hot pot, rice porridge makes a satisfying finish. One diner noted that the serving of rice was substantial enough to feel like a meal in itself.

Among the small dishes, some diners single out the seared beef liver as especially memorable. It’s one option if you want to choose a few snacks to go with your drinks. Other choices include beef tataki, pork plates, miso-glazed rice eggplant and grilled gyoza. Sashimi, simmered fish and fried dishes are also on the menu, so you can make the meal more about drinks and snacks or sit down to something heartier.

One regular says they look forward to sours generously made with seasonal fruit. The menu lists fresh lemon and hassaku orange sours, offering another way to choose a drink to go with the hot pot or small dishes.

The restaurant offers dine-in service and table service, and accepts reservations. Payment is cash only, so come prepared.