I ate “Spicy grilled beef offal” and “Hakata-style beef offal hot pot” at the retro-style izakaya “Tabegoro,” a 3-minute walk from Nishinasuno Station.
A 3-minute walk from the west exit of Nishinasuno Station
Next to “Crepe Bar Senn” is the retro-style izakaya “Tabegoro.”
The “Delicious! Motsuyaki” noren hanging in front caught my eye, so I decided to visit.
- Basic info about the izakaya
- Ordered menu and prices at Tabegoro
- What the inside of the Tabegoro looks like
- My impressions of the offal dishes
Basic infomation on the Tabegoro
- Name: Tabegoro*
- Category: Izakaya
- Address: 3-0 Nagatacho, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi-ken
- Access: 3-minute walk from the west exit of Station Nishinasuno
- Business Hours: 17:00~21:30 (L.O. 21:00)
- Regular Holiday
- Sundays
- National holidays in Japan
- Phone Number: 0287-37-7496
- Official Website/SNS: N/A
*The izakaya’s name, “Tabegoro,” is a Japanese term referring to the period or timing when food is at its most delicious in terms of taste, aroma, and texture.
Review of my actual experience visiting
Food items include regular menu items and recommended menu items.
They also had a wide variety of drinks available.
Ordered Menu and Price excluding tax
I ordered mainly the offal dishes I was after.
- Otoshi (0 JPY*)
- Spicy grilled beef offal set A (1,100 JPY)
- Spicy grilled beef offal
- Draft beer (Medium size)
- Pork Shabu-Shabu Salad (750 JPY)
- Hakata-style beef offal hot pot (Small size, 850 JPY)
- Sake Kyokuko (600 JPY)
The otoshi was simmered vegetables.
*Otoshi is a small appetizer that automatically comes with your table at an izakaya. It’s like a cover charge that comes with food. But at this izakaya, customers who order alcoholic beverages receive complimentary appetizers!
Spicy grilled beef offal
Beef offal seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce was addictive once I tried it!
The offal had no unpleasant odor, was soft and springy, and had a sweetness and savory flavor from the fat.
True to its name, the “spicy” flavor went perfectly with beer.
Pork Shabu-Shabu Salad
I enjoyed it with sesame dressing.
The vegetables included lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, tomato, and daikon radish sprouts.
It was a satisfying dish with plenty of volume, perfect for someone like me who often lacks vegetables.
Hakata-style beef offal hot pot
About five minutes after ordering, the hot pot set and portable stove arrived.
The Chinese chive were arranged standing upright, and the portion size was huge!
The beef offal was pre-cooked, so it’s ready once the vegetables were done.
After simmering for about 5 minutes, the chives softened up—now it’s perfect to eat!
The miso-based soup was absolutely perfect with the sweetness of beef offal fat and its wonderfully plump texture.
It was loaded with cabbage, chives, and bean sprouts, but they paired so well with the soup that I could have eaten it forever.
Sake Kyokuko
Since they had local sake, I ordered one.
I debated between chilled sake or warmed sake, but this time I had it chilled.
This sake is light and dry, with a clean, crisp finish.
It paired perfectly with grilled offal and offal hot pot, leaving my palate feeling refreshed.
The atmosphere inside
This establishment has the atmosphere of a retro pub, and does not have counter seating.
Weekends were bustling with regulars and office workers, and sometimes I ended up sharing a table.
The staff had a friendly, approachable personality, and their warm service created a cozy, homey atmosphere.
It was a very comfortable izakaya to spend time in.
Features & Usability of Tabegoro
Here’s a quick look at the dining scenes and facilities at Tabegoro.
Recommended for different occasions
They’re open only in the evenings, making us perfect for dinner or after-work drinks!
Banquet plans are available for groups of 4 or more.
They also take reservations and offer takeout, so please use these services on busy weekends.
They offer a wide selection of soft drinks, so those who don’t drink alcohol can enjoy themselves too.
Facilities
- Wi-Fi & Power supply: N/A
- Smoking: Seating for smokers is also available.
- Payment method (Common examples)
- Cash
- Credit card: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex
- PayPay
- Apple pay
Access & map
Go out from the west exit of Nishinasuno Station and cross the pedestrian bridge.
Turn right, go down the stairs, and go straight ahead.
Cross the crosswalk and turn left.
Walk along Prefectural Route 317 for about 2 minutes to reach Tabegoro (Next to Crepe Bar Sen).
Summary｜Who I recommend Tabegoro for
- People who want to eat beef offal dishes
- People who want to dine in a cozy, homey atmosphere
👉 When you’re craving grilled offal around Nishinasuno Station, head to Tabegoro!
