Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Masurao

Name: Masurao
Address: 1 Chome-5-15 Tomioka, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0047, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-5809-8256

130Pearl Points

Fish and Sake

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About Masurao

A Tabelog Tachinomi 100 standing bar in Monzen-nakacho offering fresh fish and sake for JPY 2,000–2,999. No reservations, no seating, cash-only (PayPay accepted). Walk in early — 4 PM weekdays, 3 PM weekends — to skip the line. Best for travelers who know the tachinomi format and want quality fish without the price or formality of a seated izakaya.

Is Masurao in Tokyo worth a stop? For JPY 2,000–2,999, it may be a lower-priced evening option if its schedule fits your plans. It is listed in Tabelog's Tachinomi 100 for 2025, so the clearest verified hook is its recognition in that category rather than any unverified claim about a specific menu, seating layout, or drinks program.

The verified basics are simple: Masurao is casual, evening-focused, priced at JPY 2,000–2,999. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday, 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday, closes at 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 9 PM on Sunday. Beyond those facts, details such as reservation rules, payment methods, exact service format, menu specifics should be confirmed directly before you go.

What You're Paying For

The published price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, which puts Masurao in an accessible bracket for Tokyo. That makes it easier to treat as a flexible evening stop rather than a high-commitment meal, especially if you are comparing several casual options in the city.

Because only limited verified details are available, the safest expectation is a casual venue with evening hours and a recognized place in Tabelog's 2025 Tachinomi category. Specifics about dishes, drinks, seating, payment, or wait times are not verified here, so confirm those directly if they matter to your visit.

Lunch vs Dinner

There is no verified lunch service. Doors open at 4 PM Monday through Friday, 3 PM on Saturday, 3 PM on Sunday. Closing time is 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 PM on Sunday, making Masurao an evening-only choice based on the available hours.

Sunday has the shortest listed schedule, from 3 PM to 9 PM. Monday through Friday run from 4 PM to 10:30 PM, while Saturday runs from 3 PM to 10:30 PM. If your plans are tight, check current hours before heading out.

How It Fits Among Tokyo Tachinomi

Masurao's verified recognition is its inclusion in Tabelog's Tachinomi 100 for 2025. For travelers comparing it with other casual Tokyo dining, Tokyo's broader restaurant scene offers many alternatives at different formats and price points.

Among comparisons names, Mienoumi, BAR Opa Monzennakachou ten, Watanabe Ryouri-mise, TRATTORIA BUCA'MASSIMO may be worth researching separately depending on the type of evening you want. For drinks-led plans, Tokyo's cocktail bar scene may point you toward a different style of night out.

Use Masurao as a Tokyo option with a modest verified price range, casual dress code, evening hours, Tabelog Tachinomi recognition. For anything more specific, menu, seating, reservations, payment, or dietary accommodations, confirm with the venue before making it the anchor of your itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Masurao?

Masurao is recognized in Tabelog's Tachinomi category, but specific seating or standing arrangements are not verified here. Confirm the current setup directly with the venue if that matters to your visit.

What should I wear to Masurao?

The verified dress code is casual. The published price range is JPY 2,000-2,999.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Masurao?

A tasting menu is not verified here. Treat Masurao as a casual Tokyo option and confirm current menu details directly before you go.

What should a first-timer know about Masurao?

Budget JPY 2,000-2,999 and note the evening hours: 4-10:30 PM Monday through Friday, 3-10:30 PM Saturday, 3-9 PM Sunday. The dress code is casual. Details such as reservations, payment, seating, menu specifics are not verified here.

Is lunch or dinner better at Masurao?

Lunch is not verified. Masurao opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday and 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday, so plan around evening hours. Sunday closes earlier at 9 PM.

What are alternatives to Masurao in Tokyo?

comparisons names to research include Watanabe Ryouri-mise, Mienoumi, BAR Opa Monzennakachou ten, TRATTORIA BUCA'MASSIMO. Compare current hours, format, availability before choosing.

Is Masurao good for a special occasion?

Masurao has a casual dress code and a JPY 2,000-2,999 price range. If you need specific seating, pacing, reservations, or menu details for a special occasion, confirm those directly with the venue first.

Location

1 Chome-5-15 Tomioka, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0047, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Masurao

Value at a Glance: Masurao

Venue	Price
Masurao	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
TRATTORIA BUCA'MASSIMO	¥¥
トラットリアブカ・マッシモ
Watanabe Ryouri-mise	¥¥
Mienoumi
BAR Opa Monzennakachou ten	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999

Comparable nearby venues by cuisine and price for this tier.

Also Consider

TRATTORIA BUCA'MASSIMO, Italian, ¥¥
トラットリアブカ・マッシモ, Notable alternative
Watanabe Ryouri-mise, French, ¥¥
Mienoumi, Notable alternative
BAR Opa Monzennakachou ten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999

Among Monzen-nakacho dining options, this tachinomi sits in a distinct lane. TRATTORIA BUCA'MASSIMO and Watanabe Ryouri-mise both offer seated service at the ¥¥ tier, with Italian and French menus respectively, if you need a longer meal with chairs and a quieter room, either is a better fit. BAR Opa Monzennakachou ten skews slightly higher at JPY 3,000–3,999 but provides a bar format with more seating options. The standing-only model here is the trade-off for the lower price and fish-forward menu.

For travelers deciding between tachinomi and seated izakaya, the question is format tolerance. The Tabelog 100 recognition validates the fish quality, but you're eating on your feet for 45–60 minutes with no ability to book ahead. If you're visiting Tokyo for the first time and want a safer, more flexible experience, seated fish-focused spots across the city offer similar quality with reservation systems. If you're comfortable with the tachinomi format and want to see why this bar made the list, walk in at 4 PM on a weekday and skip the dinner rush. The value is real, but the constraints are non-negotiable.