モンゴリアンドラゴン
Mongolian Drunk, tucked in the Akarui Hanazono 5th alley of Shinjuku Golden Gai, has a quietly clever concept: according to one review, the name isn't about Mongolian drinks — it's a nod to the idea that "all of Asia is Mongolian," an open invitation to drink together across borders. Operated by the same group behind a sister bar in Arakicho, the bar keeps its welcome explicit: "First-timers, please feel free to drop in." With a cover charge of ¥500 and drinks from ¥700, it sits on the more accessible end of Golden Gai pricing. A visit recorded on Tabelog as recently as September 2025 suggests the bar is likely still open, its light still spilling into the narrow lane after dark. Whether you're after a quiet solo drink or a night of conversation with strangers, this small corner of Golden Gai seems happy to oblige. Why not step inside and see for yourself?
* Bars located in the same alley row.
Shinjuku Golden Gai is Tokyo's most iconic bar district — 295+ unique bars packed into six narrow alleys in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. A 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit, next to Hanazono Shrine. Featured in the Michelin Green Guide, it has been a cultural institution since the 1950s.
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