Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012

Absolutely everything is cost price at Genka Bar (2-3F, 2-5-8 Nishi-Gotanda; www.genkabar.jp) upon paying ¥1,500 entry fee. Imported beer (¥210-370), Japanese beer on tap (¥130-180/pint), cocktails (¥90-330), spirits (¥60-180), brandy (¥150-600), wine (from ¥120/glass, ¥840/bottle) are all genka (cost price). The same system applies for whiskies (¥60-810) such as Taketeru and Yoichi, and an extensive homemade food menu (¥30-450). Unsurprisingly grown after a year, their new third floor allows more chugalugging with lesser queuing time.