Gotanda is a major stop on the Yamanote line but it is decidedly down-budget compared to stops to the north and south. This means there are loads of cheapo options. Amongst the many budget drinking spots in the area are Botan (one of the chain of Izakaya with the cheapest beer in Tokyo) and Genka Bar.
It’s not all ramen, udon and soba you know—for something very typically Japanese, but something you might not know about, tsukemen is the number one option.
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