The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Bar Ishinohana
Tokyo, Japan
Bar Ishinohana serves perhaps the best old fashioned in all of Tokyo. The umami-laden cocktail is made with Hakushu whisky steeped in shiitake mushrooms for 36 hours, then mixed with umami bitters and garnished with mushroom. There is also an excellent green tea old fashioned, alongside a sake and camomile martini. Anthony Bourdain was a fan of this bar, and it's easy to picture him perched at the dimly lit dark counter. The menu changes monthly to reflect seasonal produce, making repeat visits worthwhile. While Bar Ishinohana is an upscale destination, it has a more casual air than other locations on this list.
Yagi Bldg, 2 FL, 3-6-2 Shibuya-ku, Tokyo · $$