Umegaoka's Neko no Shukaijo is prepping lamb stew: a 6-tap craft beer bar
At Umegaoka's "Neko no Shukaijo," the restaurant shared on Instagram a look at its prep work for lamb stew. The shop is a craft beer bar just 30 seconds on foot from Odakyu Line's Umegaoka Station, with six taps at all times plus cans and large bottles. It's a place where you can enjoy beer alongside spice-forward food.
Hop BroUmegaoka's Neko no Shukaijo posted the prep for lamb stew on Instagram. Beer lovers are basically being called to the table already.
MugiWhat, lamb stew! That's basically the same as saying, "Go drink beer." My stomach started the meeting before I did!
Hop BroAnd on top of six taps at all times, they also stock cans and large bottles. It's the kind of place where you don't so much browse the lineup as look for the beer that fits your mood right now.
MugiSix taps? Wait, six kinds? With that many options, you'd get so stuck you couldn't choose. In the end, I'd be curious about all of them!
Hop BroOwner Tsuzuki's roots are Belgian beer and hoppy craft beer. So the beers have a solid core and you can expect a satisfying drink.
MugiHoppy? Not the drink Hoppy, but lots of hop character? The beer world really speaks in code!
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it means the bitterness and aroma really stand out. And this place takes spice food seriously, so it's a very reliable partner for beer.
MugiI love authentic snacks with a little quirk! Flavors you can't easily recreate at home are already reason enough for me to go eat there.
Hop BroAnd tap beer is available for takeout, too, in plastic cups or growlers. It's only 30 seconds from the station, so you can also swing by for a drink after a walk.
MugiWait, a hideaway-like space tucked a little off the shopping street, with power and Wi-Fi too? That's unfair. Slow-drinking over lamb stew sounds absolutely blissful.
Hop BroOnce the lamb stew is finished, it will be fun again to decide which beer to pair it with. All right, tonight's a tasting session at Neko no Shukaijo.
MugiI'm in! Let's let Umegaoka take care of both the I'm in the mood to drink and the I'm in the mood to eat feelings.
Lamb prep underway in Umegaoka
Tokyo's Setagaya Ward Umegaoka's Craft Beer & Spice Food "Neko no Shukaijo" Umegaoka posted on Instagram that it is moving ahead with prep for its "lamb stew." The post shows the bubbling simmering process, making it an eye-catching shot for beer lovers looking forward to the food menu.
Six taps at all times, plus cans and large bottles
The shop is a beer pub about a 30-second walk from Odakyu Line's Umegaoka Station. In addition to six taps of craft beer at all times, it also carries cans and large bottles. Owner Tsuzuki says he selects beers from Japan and abroad based on what he wants to drink and what he thinks tastes good, starting from Belgian beer and hoppy craft beer.
Rather than showcasing brand names up front, the lineup offers the fun of searching for a glass that fits your current mood. Tap beer is also available to go in plastic cups or growlers, so you can enjoy it not only in the shop but also as takeout.
A place to pair with spice food
The food focuses on ethnic dishes, with a lineup of authentic, slightly quirky snacks. The menu created by Tsuzuki, who has worked in food service for more than 20 years, has the appeal of flavors that are hard to recreate at home, and looks like a reliable partner for beer. The lamb stew currently being prepped is also a dish that well reflects the shop's character.
The interior has an entrance on the side street side, giving it a hideaway feel slightly removed from the bustle of the shopping street. The calm space has a monochrome texture and suits solo drinking or a light meal. Window seats also have power outlets and free Wi-Fi, making it easy to use as a place to have a drink after a walk.
Store information
- Shop name: Neko no Shukaijo Craftbeer & Food
- Address: 1F, Earth Umegaoka No. 2, 1-22-12 Umegaoka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 30 seconds on foot from Umegaoka Station on the Odakyu Line
- Type: Beer pub
By the time the lamb stew is ready, deciding which of the six taps to pair it with will likely be part of the fun too.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUmegaoka's Neko no Shukaijo posted the prep for lamb stew on Instagram. Beer lovers are basically being called to the table already.
MugiWhat, lamb stew! That's basically the same as saying, "Go drink beer." My stomach started the meeting before I did!
Hop BroAnd on top of six taps at all times, they also stock cans and large bottles. It's the kind of place where you don't so much browse the lineup as look for the beer that fits your mood right now.
MugiSix taps? Wait, six kinds? With that many options, you'd get so stuck you couldn't choose. In the end, I'd be curious about all of them!
Hop BroOwner Tsuzuki's roots are Belgian beer and hoppy craft beer. So the beers have a solid core and you can expect a satisfying drink.
MugiHoppy? Not the drink Hoppy, but lots of hop character? The beer world really speaks in code!
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it means the bitterness and aroma really stand out. And this place takes spice food seriously, so it's a very reliable partner for beer.
MugiI love authentic snacks with a little quirk! Flavors you can't easily recreate at home are already reason enough for me to go eat there.
Hop BroAnd tap beer is available for takeout, too, in plastic cups or growlers. It's only 30 seconds from the station, so you can also swing by for a drink after a walk.
MugiWait, a hideaway-like space tucked a little off the shopping street, with power and Wi-Fi too? That's unfair. Slow-drinking over lamb stew sounds absolutely blissful.
Hop BroOnce the lamb stew is finished, it will be fun again to decide which beer to pair it with. All right, tonight's a tasting session at Neko no Shukaijo.
MugiI'm in! Let's let Umegaoka take care of both the I'm in the mood to drink and the I'm in the mood to eat feelings.
