SUNNY HOP -BEER & HOT DOG SHOP-
About a ten-minute walk from Shimokitazawa, this shop serves homemade hot dogs alongside craft beer. In the CLASSIC Set (1,650 yen), the house-made sausage has a thin casing and plenty of juice, and it pairs beautifully with a sweet, fluffy bun. Even the condiments are made in-house, with the ketchup and mustard drawing on white miso and yuzu kosho (a spicy citrus-and-chili paste), giving a genuinely American style that is nonetheless tuned to Japanese tastes, something the shop has earned a good reputation for. The stylish, charming interior, the ragga-style background music, and the warm, friendly service all add to the appeal, and it is a great place to enjoy these hot dogs together with a craft beer.