Kazenori Merry in Roppongi announces limited nuka-zuke return and two new taps
The basement beer pub in Roppongi says its limited 'meat nuka-zuke' series is back for a third round, alongside two recent draft additions. The house pours 15 to 17 craft beers on tap and leans into spice-heavy, fermented dishes.
Hop BroRoppongi's basement level just got interesting. Kazenori Merry news is all about the limited 'Revived Nukazuke Meat Vol. 3' and two freshly tapped beers, and I'm fully locked in.
MugiWait, Nukazuke Meat Vol. 3 already sounds intense! And they keep 15 to 17 beers on tap? I'd get lost just reading the menu!
Hop BroThis place really leans into fermentation and spice, with lamb dishes and curry getting a lot of love. It also has counter seats, an easy solo vibe, and staff who explain the beers clearly.
MugiWhoa, okay, but when you say 'condensed fermentation character' and 'lactic fermentation,' it starts sounding like a science lab and I panic a little!
Hop BroIt sounds nerdy, but nukazuke chicken karaage just means fried chicken whose flavor and aroma were deepened in a rice-bran bed. The coating holds all that extra savory depth.
MugiOhhh, so there's hidden tasty fermentation inside the fried chicken! And the owner's favorite pairing is Akatoki with hot water? I love that it doesn't just go straight for beer!
Hop BroOne of the new taps, Yuzu in Nekojima, is Isekadoya Beer's hazy-style Double IPA, with bright yuzu aroma and a juicy hop-forward profile.
MugiHold on, hazy Double IPA means what exactly? That name sounds like a punch flying out of a fog machine!
Hop BroHonestly, that image isn't terrible. Cloudy and high-proof is the idea: it drinks almost like juice, but still brings bitterness and strength. On the other side, Kyoto Brewing's 'Deep Roast Alert 2023' is a coffee-toned dark stout, so it's the total opposite.
MugiWow, the flavor swing is huge! Start with fermented snacks, jump to the yuzu hazy, then finish with Deep Roast Alert 2023, and that's basically a one-night trip!
Hop BroAnd today's curry lineup includes meatball curry and Spanish mackerel olive curry, so it's easy to bounce between beer and food. Honestly, I want a pint right now.
MugiThat's it, straight to Roppongi. I can already see myself eating the nukazuke chicken karaage and comparing Nekojima with Deep Roast Alert 2023!
Kazenori Merry sits on the basement floor in Roppongi and focuses on draft craft beer, with a lineup of roughly 15 to 17 taps at a time. The pub pairs those beers with dishes built around spices and fermentation, and its lamb plates and curries are especially well known. Counter seating makes it approachable for solo visits, and the staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable about beer.
In its latest Instagram post, the bar highlighted the return of a limited item, the third installment of its "meat nuka-zuke" series. The featured plate is "nuka-zuke chicken thigh karaage," described as a fried dish with fermented character locked into the batter. The owner’s preferred pairing for the nuka-zuke meat is a hot-water split of rice shochu called "Akatsuki."
Recently tapped beers
- Ise Kadoya Brewery, "Nekojima"
- Kyoto Brewing, "Shin-Iri Chūi 2023"
"Nekojima" is presented as a yuzu-forward hazy double IPA, while "Shin-Iri Chūi 2023" is listed as a dark, coffee-leaning stout. That contrast fits the pub well: fermented snacks, bold curry, and a clear split between bright hop character and deeper roasted flavors.
The post also mentions today’s curry options, including meatball curry and Spanish mackerel olive curry. For beer drinkers in Roppongi who want changing taps and a kitchen that keeps pace with them, this is an easy place to keep on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRoppongi's basement level just got interesting. Kazenori Merry news is all about the limited 'Revived Nukazuke Meat Vol. 3' and two freshly tapped beers, and I'm fully locked in.
MugiWait, Nukazuke Meat Vol. 3 already sounds intense! And they keep 15 to 17 beers on tap? I'd get lost just reading the menu!
Hop BroThis place really leans into fermentation and spice, with lamb dishes and curry getting a lot of love. It also has counter seats, an easy solo vibe, and staff who explain the beers clearly.
MugiWhoa, okay, but when you say 'condensed fermentation character' and 'lactic fermentation,' it starts sounding like a science lab and I panic a little!
Hop BroIt sounds nerdy, but nukazuke chicken karaage just means fried chicken whose flavor and aroma were deepened in a rice-bran bed. The coating holds all that extra savory depth.
MugiOhhh, so there's hidden tasty fermentation inside the fried chicken! And the owner's favorite pairing is Akatoki with hot water? I love that it doesn't just go straight for beer!
Hop BroOne of the new taps, Yuzu in Nekojima, is Isekadoya Beer's hazy-style Double IPA, with bright yuzu aroma and a juicy hop-forward profile.
MugiHold on, hazy Double IPA means what exactly? That name sounds like a punch flying out of a fog machine!
Hop BroHonestly, that image isn't terrible. Cloudy and high-proof is the idea: it drinks almost like juice, but still brings bitterness and strength. On the other side, Kyoto Brewing's 'Deep Roast Alert 2023' is a coffee-toned dark stout, so it's the total opposite.
MugiWow, the flavor swing is huge! Start with fermented snacks, jump to the yuzu hazy, then finish with Deep Roast Alert 2023, and that's basically a one-night trip!
Hop BroAnd today's curry lineup includes meatball curry and Spanish mackerel olive curry, so it's easy to bounce between beer and food. Honestly, I want a pint right now.
MugiThat's it, straight to Roppongi. I can already see myself eating the nukazuke chicken karaage and comparing Nekojima with Deep Roast Alert 2023!
