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About this place
When you want casual yet authentic Western bistro fare over a glass of wine, Bistro Bear in Naka-Itabashi makes a dependable stop. A sensible starting point is the selection of cold appetizers, including country pâté, pork rillettes, and house-made Wagyu corned beef. When sharing with companions, the appetizer platter loaded with carrot râpées and marinated mushrooms, or the wine snack assortment featuring cheeses and cured meats, offers an easy way to sample several flavours at once.
For main courses, the kitchen serves a signature hamburg steak made with Kyonaka dry-aged beef, accompanied by mashed potatoes and tomato sauce, as well as tender domestic beef cheek braised in red wine. A chalkboard lists the day's fresh catches, meat specials, and seasonal pasta, keeping the menu varied with each visit. Richer comfort options round out the savoury side, such as a lobster-stock risotto-style dish or spiced beef shank curry.
The beverage list features an extensive range of wines chosen to complement the cooking, and guests often linger over a bottle. Alongside tables, counter seating provides a comfortable setting whether for a quiet solo drink or an easygoing dinner with friends. Mobile ordering is available at the table, and payments can be made by credit card, PayPay, or Rakuten Pay. Reserving ahead is recommended, as dinner service frequently fills up.
