Nanatsumi

At Nanatsumi in Tateishi, the primary draw is an unpretentious, mizutaki-style chanko nabe packed with generous portions of sliced pork, chicken pieces, fluffy chicken meatballs, and hearty vegetables. As the pot simmers, the ingredients lend their savory juices to the clear, gentle broth, which comes alive when paired with the shop's house-made momiji oroshi—grated daikon radish infused with chili pepper—for an enlivening kick of heat and depth.

Extra helpings of meat and vegetables can be ordered à la carte as the meal progresses, leading up to a choice of finishing touches such as Chinese noodles, wide flat kishimen, chewy mochi, or a classic rice porridge set. The supporting food menu is intentionally sparse, keeping the spotlight firmly on the bubbling hot pot alongside glasses of cold draft beer and other drinks, making it an easy pick for a solo hot pot meal or a relaxed evening with friends.

Seating includes both counter spots and low tables on tatami flooring, welcoming guests for dinner service starting from 17:00 in the evening. With space limited, reserving ahead is well worth considering, and diners should note that the restaurant operates on a cash-only basis.