and MARK STAND

Whether you’re settling in for a proper sausage feast or just stopping for a drink and a snack, and MARK STAND in Kitasenju offers food and drink pairings to suit the mood. One visitor’s account singles out the signature platter of 3 kinds of sausage, a generous serving. Another describes trying the plain Blutwurst with mustard. According to that account, the sausage is boiled and then grilled after it’s ordered, arriving piping hot with a satisfyingly springy texture. The platter also makes a good choice to share.

The monthly specials bring more options for snacking. Zeppolini fritters with octopus, sweet green peppers and green laver come with an aioli dip, while the fish and chips feature fried horse mackerel with Iwashita pickled ginger tartare and a plum-and-shiso sauce. For something lighter, there’s edamame with pepper butter or German-style potatoes with new potatoes, chorizo and honey mustard. To make a meal of it, consider the Asian salad with gai yang and coriander, or Sicilian-style peperoncino with oil sardines and olives.

The beer selection includes Heineken and Hoegaarden alongside craft beers from Japan and overseas. Or branch out with a Moscow Mule made with ginger-infused vodka, or a gin Rickey made with sansho-infused gin. Wine is also available, and one visitor mentions stopping in for a second drink and cheesecake. The listed opening hours are 18:00 until 0:00 the following day, every day—useful to know when planning a late-night drink in Kitasenju.