Stand Sanji 2nd
立ち呑み スタンドサンジ2nd
A standing bar where the sashimi is suspiciously good for the price — most of the fish comes from the waters around Awaji Island, and on some days the owner's own catch is on the board. The ¥690 assorted platter is the order; follow it with the meat sushi and one of the fruit sours (there's an 'ultra kiwi' one).
It's twenty people max, everyone standing, and the shop calls itself a place for connecting people — which checks out: stand here twice and you're a regular. There's a senbero set — three drinks for about ¥1,100, plus one snack you order alongside — if you want the classic budget ritual.
Two quirks: closed Tue–Wed, and there's no toilet inside — go before you arrive. The original Stand Sanji is a few doors west, and Ruu-chan is in the same arcade — this block is a ready-made hashigo.
- Hours
- From ~16:00 (Sat/Sun/hols ~14:00) to ~23:00 · closed Tue & Wed (open when those fall on a holiday)
- Budget
- Sashimi + a few drinks ¥1,500–2,500; senbero set (3 drinks) ~¥1,100 + a snack
- Address
- Piazza Kobe 3 (Sannomiya Kōka arcade, under the tracks), 1-30-35 Kitanagasa-dori, Chuo-ku
- Nearest
- Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya, west exit (1 min)
- Smoking
- Non-smoking Not right? Suggest a change