Guran Ma

Welcoming guests for the evening in a residential quarter of Arai, Ichikawa, the izakaya Guran Ma offers a soothing respite with comforting, home-style food and drinks. The menu features familiar meat dishes like their ginger pork alongside straightforward seafood options ranging from tuna sashimi to salt-grilled saury.

The starter course varies by the day, occasionally featuring Italian omelets or marinated salmon, complemented by refreshing small sides such as vinegar-dressed octopus and cucumber, cucumber with plum paste, or chilled tomato. Lingering over small plates with a beer or highball in hand while picking out a main dish offers a satisfying conclusion to the day.

With table seating throughout, the peaceful dining room suits solo visitors as well as small, relaxed gatherings. Operating from 18:00 to 23:00 with closures on Wednesdays and Sundays, the restaurant also accepts advance table reservations.