Akakara Akihabara Chuo Street Shop at Go Akihabara

Nagoya-born izakaya famed for its spicy Akakara Nabe hot pot with 11 levels of heat, right on Akihabara Chuo Street.

Akakara is a Nagoya-rooted izakaya chain whose name literally means red-from, and the signature dish is the Akakara Nabe, a spicy hot pot built on local red miso and red chilli peppers. Diners choose their heat from eleven grades, with the most popular sitting around level three. The Akihabara Chuo Street branch brings that Nagoya comfort food to the heart of Electric Town, alongside yakiniku, karaage and a wide line-up of drinks that pair neatly with a bubbling pot.\n\nBeyond the namesake nabe, the menu runs to motsu-nabe, chicken seseri, the classic red kewpie-style cucumber, fried chicken wings and finishing kishimen noodles to soak up the broth. All-you-can-drink courses and reasonably priced set menus make it a popular stop for after-work drinks, group parties and casual gatherings. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is loud and convivial in equal measure.\n\nIf you love nabe and spice, this is the place to head after a day of exploring Akihabara. Drop in with friends, order a cold beer to balance the heat, and let the team look after the rest.