Manvar - Shinjukuku

After reading reviews that mentioned reservations were required, I booked a table for two girls at 8pm the day before. I easily found the restaurant and was gre... read more After reading reviews that mentioned reservations were required, I booked a table for two girls at 8pm the day before. I easily found the restaurant and was greeted by a friendly elderly lady at the door. As I climbed the steep stairs, she led me to a seat at the counter, which was comfortable and easy to sit on. The restaurant was bustling and filled with the aroma of delicious food. The dishes we ordered included marinated shellfish and mushrooms, Bagna cauda, bread, Nichinan chicken with lemon flavor, pasta, three glasses of wine, one cocktail, and one soft drink, which totaled 10,500 yen. The marinated shellfish and mushrooms were delicious, especially when paired with the wine. The Bagna cauda had some parts that were too hard to chew. I look forward to trying the popular white liver terrine next time. Overall, it's a great place to enjoy with a small group of friends.

We would definitely return to this restaurant if it were non-smoking. The atmosphere is small and cozy, but when people are smoking nearby, it can negatively im... read more We would definitely return to this restaurant if it were non-smoking. The atmosphere is small and cozy, but when people are smoking nearby, it can negatively impact the experience for those who do not smoke.

We would go again if it was nonsmoking. It is small and cozy but if people are smoking even tables away it can spoil the experience for nonsmokers read more We would go again if it was nonsmoking. It is small and cozy but if people are smoking even tables away it can spoil the experience for nonsmokers

The restaurant was almost full and the drinks felt a bit slow. read more The restaurant was almost full and the drinks felt a bit slow.

We would go back if it weren't smoker. it is small and cozy, but if people smoke even 2 tables away, it can pamper the experience for non-smoking. read more We would go back if it weren't smoker. it is small and cozy, but if people smoke even 2 tables away, it can pamper the experience for non-smoking.