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2026.07.15

A Summer Evening Pairing Experience: Discovering That Special Drink

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo—a restaurant with all-private-room seating—located in front of Akihabara Station.

With the intense heat continuing day after day, we’ve reached that time of year when we can truly feel the arrival of summer. Why not leave the muggy heat behind and spend a relaxing moment in one of our cool, private rooms? Today, we’d like to offer you a special pairing of carefully selected beverages from our restaurant and dishes designed to bring out their unique character. We invite you to experience the magic of these memorable pairings during this limited-time event.

The harmony of the refreshing scent of Japanese mint and fried foods

The photo is for illustrative purposes only.

If you’re looking for a refreshing drink to beat the summer heat, the “Japanese Mint Lemon Sour” is the perfect choice. The refreshing aroma unique to Japanese mint pairs surprisingly well with freshly fried “Cheese Tempura.” The rich, creamy texture of the cheese and the mint’s crisp aftertaste blend together in your mouth, creating a perfect balance that keeps you coming back for more. It also pairs well with “Young Chicken Tatsuta-age,” whose crispy batter offers a delightful texture; the mint’s flavor cleanses the palate of the fried food’s oiliness, allowing you to enjoy the meal lightly and without getting tired of it until the very end. Taking the time to slowly savor this refreshing pairing in the private setting of a private room is truly a summer night’s indulgence.

 

The richness of the cheese enhances the delicate aftertaste of daiginjo

For those who appreciate the depth of sake, I highly recommend pairing “Hiyashibori Daiginjo” with “Hokkaido Cream Cheese Tossed in Chili Oil.” Served in a wine glass, this Daiginjo is characterized by its floral aroma and refined flavor. By deliberately pairing this delicate sake with the spicy kick of chili oil and the rich, creamy depth of the cheese, the unique qualities of each are brought out. The creaminess of the cheese envelops the sake’s crisp finish, while the nutty aroma of the chili oil adds depth to the aftertaste. Here, you’ll discover a new culinary experience born from this unique combination of ingredients—one that transcends the typical izakaya experience. In a quiet private room, take a sip and savor the gradually evolving nuances of flavor as you sip your drink.

 

A Special Collaboration of Limited-Edition Shochu Soda and Grilled Meat to Brighten Up Summer Nights

The vibrant, lychee-like aroma of “Daiyame Soda” truly shines when paired with our signature dish, “Seared, Carefully Selected Pork Shoulder Loin with Spicy Grated Daikon and Ponzu.” The sweetness of the pork fat, brought out by the searing, and the refreshing tartness of the “Oni-oroshi Ponzu” blend perfectly with the fruity aroma of the shochu soda. While the soda’s carbonation refreshes your palate, it also perfectly complements the meat’s rich umami, making for an exceptionally satisfying pairing. This combination is also exceptional as a drink to soothe the fatigue of a long day at work. In the calm atmosphere of our restaurant—where every seat is in a private room—we invite you to discover a new way to enjoy our carefully selected meat dishes and shochu.

Store Information

All private rooms RAKUZO - Akihabara Ekimae

address (e.g. of house)
〒101-0025
Dining Square Akihabara Bldg. 3F, 1-16 Kandasakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Reception 3F
Access
1 minute walk from Showadori Exit of JR Akihabara Station
1 minute walk from Exit 3 of Akihabara Station on Subway Hibiya Line
2 minutes walk from Exit A3 of Iwamotocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line
Phone number
050-2018-8912
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
without a holiday
Average budget
4,000 yen (regular average)/4,300 yen (banquet average)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DinersClub, UnionPay, discoverCard
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-pay, auPay, Rakuten Pay, Melpay, ALIPAY, WeChat Pay, Quick Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
ID

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
153 seats
Zashiki seating available, sunken kotatsu seating available, seating available
Couple seats available; sofa seating available
Night view
Banquet Max.
60 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
nil
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the price for a course)
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