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About this place
Located in Katsushika Ward's Okudo neighborhood, Bange is defined by the sheer breadth of its menu, which stretches well beyond standard izakaya sashimi and fried dishes to include whale specialties and comforting Western-style plates. Among the house specialties are dishes tailored for lingering over drinks, including garlic whale, crisp deep-fried whale cutlet, and whale bacon.
For an evening focused on seafood, options like the house-specialty cured mackerel, an assorted sashimi platter, crunchy fried horse mackerel, and refreshing marinated small horse mackerel provide satisfying choices. Pairing these with heated sake served in a two-go ceramic flask, cloudy doburoku, or beer naturally sets the tone for a relaxed drink.
Substantial meal options are equally well represented following assorted tempura, vegetable fritters, or small side dishes; finding Western-style staples such as chicken omurice, spaghetti Neapolitan, and shrimp pilaf at an izakaya table is an unexpected highlight. Diners can also warm up with a suiton dumpling hot pot ordered for two or more, an inviting centerpiece for an unpretentious evening gathering. Table seating is available inside, advance reservations are accepted, and payment is cash only.
