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About this place
Open the menu at Hori, an izakaya in Jujo, and the choices are immediately engaging, pairing origin-labeled seafood alongside an extensive roster of celebrated sake. A natural first order is the fresh sashimi assortment, curated from the day's market arrivals. Seasonal items like fresh bigeye tuna from Shiogama, alfonsino from Choshi, Spanish mackerel from Himi, and raw sea urchin from Hokkaido make ordering a three- or five-variety platter a highlight. Deliberately prepared specialties also enhance the drinking experience, from Awaji filefish sashimi accompanied by liver soy sauce to house-seared cured barracuda.
Inventive drinking snacks tailored for fine sake
Beyond raw seafood, the kitchen offers a well-developed selection of small plates with distinct twists. Dishes crafted to pair with alcohol include aromatic grilled thick-cut sablefish marinated in Saikyo miso, house-made chicken meatballs with a pleasant kick of green chili, and a fluffy natto omelet. The sake list spans high-profile names such as Tsuchida, Shichisui, Shinshu Kirei, and Houou Biden, alongside bottles like Tamagawa and Tenzan that come into their own when warmed. Ryukyu soda—awamori topped with club soda—as well as curated shochu and Japanese whisky ensure pours match varied preferences.
A comfortable setting for solo visits or shared evenings
The dining room is divided between kitchen-facing counter seats and raised tatami seating where guests can stretch out, creating an easy atmosphere for a solitary stop or drinks among companions. To close out the meal, reassuring rice dishes include dashi-infused chicken and egg rice bowls, salmon and egg bowls, and crisp grilled rice balls. Surrounded by warm, home-style hospitality, visitors can settle in to savor thoughtful sake alongside exceptional seafood.
