01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into a residential pocket of Wakagi in Itabashi Ward, izakaya Miwa welcomes diners with an inviting lineup of grilled skewers. The house specialty tsukune—satisfying, seasoned chicken meatballs—remains a staple for regulars. The yakitori selection covers all the classic cuts, from negima chicken-and-scallion skewers and tender chicken thigh to gizzard, pork intestine (shiro), and pork liver; those looking for an easy start can opt for the 5-skewer chef's assortment. Tender chicken breast skewers arrive accented with wasabi, yuzukosho, or tart plum and shiso, while creative variations like cherry tomato or shiso wrapped in pork belly add lively contrast to an order.
Beyond the grill, the kitchen rounds out the evening with hearty small plates. Generous portions of Japanese fried chicken deliver crisp, savory satisfaction, complemented by comforting options such as dashi-soaked fried eggplant, grilled thick tofu, and rolled omelet. To drink, choices run from draft and bottled beers to black and white Hoppy sets, refreshing sudachi citrus sours, and highballs, making it easy to settle in and pace drinks with food.
The interior offers both counter stools and tables, accommodating solo drop-ins and casual groups with equal ease. Open from 17:00 to 23:00 in the evening on all days except Sunday and Monday, Miwa provides an easygoing local perch for an everyday dinner and a drink.
