Kōenji · Tokyo
Jiyujin-Sakaba
Restaurant
An Omakase Course at a Japanese Izakaya in Koenji
- Dessert cafe
- Adult oriented
- Curry
- Retro
- Quiet
Known for
Curry
Place
Jiyujin-Sakaba
自由人酒場
Kōenji · Tokyo
東京都杉並区高円寺南4-42-6 高円寺ケヤキビル1F
At a glance
A Koenji tavern with strict house rules. Food centers on the ¥4,500 “gout” omakase, with three drinks required per person. Optional keema curry featured on Ame Talk is ¥1,500 extra. Reservations by phone only, 16:00–17:00. As of the June 2025 video, many dates were full months ahead; check Instagram Stories for openings.
- Location
- Kōenji · Tokyo
- Neighborhood
- Kōenji
- Specialty
- Curry
- Mood
- Nostalgic · Dessert discovery · Retro
東京高円寺
高円寺
What makes it special
- Work-friendlyLaptop-friendly seating
- A secret hideaway for adults
- RetroPeriod furniture and warm-toned lighting
What to order
- Gout Omakase Course¥4,500
痛風おまかせコース
- Keema Curry¥1,500
キーマカレー
Atmosphere
Community
Work-friendly
Is this a good place to work from?
How to visit
Reservations by phone only, 16:00–17:00. As of June 2025, many dates were full months ahead. Check Instagram Stories for openings.
Prices
- ¥1,500 – ¥4,500
Hours
- Hours: first seating 18:00–20:00 / second seating 20:00–22:00
- Closed on irregular days
- Reservations accepted 16:00–17:00
- Reservations by phone only
- Many dates booked months ahead (as of June 2025).
- Check Instagram for opening days, as closures are irregular
- Seat availability posted on Instagram Stories
Access
- 3-minute walk from Koenji Station (高円寺駅)
Where it is
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Kōenji · Tokyo · 東京都杉並区高円寺南4-42-6 高円寺ケヤキビル1F
Open in Google MapsFrom YOPi東京グルメ's video · Jun 2025. Hours and prices may have changed, so check before you go. ·
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