Kakurega Shizuku Izakaya Soi 24 Sukhumvit Bangkok Review

I’ve got a confession: every single time I check into Hyatt Place Sukhumvit Soi 24, I’m already mentally booking a table at Kakurega Shizuku before the key card even hits my hand.

Because this place isn’t trying to be the hottest, trendiest, or most Instagram-famous Japanese spot in Bangkok.
It’s just quietly, relentlessly, doing exactly what a proper Tokyo izakaya is supposed to do: charcoal smoke, cold beer, private booths, and enough drunk Japanese salarymen to make you forget you’re in Thailand.

Traditional noren curtains at the entrance of Kakurega Shizuku Japanese Izakaya Soi 24 Sukhumvit Bangkok — Push through these noren and you’re officially in one of Bangkok’s best izakayas.

Location & First Impressions

Five-minute stroll from Phrom Phong BTS, tucked down Soi 24 between all the luxury condos and Emporium. You’ll spot the traditional noren curtains at the entrance (those half-length fabric ones you part like a boss).

Push through and you’re hit with that perfect izakaya perfume: binchotan charcoal, tare sauce, soy, and frosty Asahi. Dark wood, paper lanterns, low ceilings, and those tiny private booths that instantly teleport you to Golden Gai in Shinjuku.

I always grab one of the two-seaters because I’m antisocial and because the walls are thin enough that you can still eavesdrop on the Japanese tables getting absolutely hammered next door. Best background noise in Bangkok.

Private two-person booth with sliding door at Kakurega Shizuku Japanese Izakaya Soi 24 Bangkok — My personal office for beer and yakitori.

The Food That Keeps Dragging Me Back

I’ve been here enough times now that the staff just laugh when I walk in. Here’s what always ends up on my table:

Agedashi Tofu
Silky, steaming cube of tofu in a light broth with bonito flakes doing their little dance. The dashi isn’t 100% Tokyo-level (slightly less depth than the very best in Japan), but at 120 baht I’m not complaining. Still demolishes every other agedashi I’ve had in Bangkok.

Agedashi tofu with bonito flakes at Kakurega Shizuku Soi 24 Bangkok — Still the silkiest tofu in Phrom Phong.

Negima Yakitori
Chicken thigh + spring onion skewers, perfectly charred, dripping with tare sauce. I order minimum four. Sometimes six.

Negima yakitori chicken and spring onion skewers at Kakurega Shizuku Bangkok — Charred, juicy, dripping with tare. Order two rounds.

Salmon & Tuna Nigiri
This is the dish that should come with a warning label. Order it. Thank me later. Pairs with Asahi like they were soulmates.

Fresh salmon and tuna nigiri sushi at Kakurega Shizuku Japanese Izakaya Soi 24 Bangkok — Cold fish, warm rice, happy human.

Grilled Pork Belly (Buta Bara)
Thick strips of pork belly grilled until the fat renders and the edges crisp. Order this. Thank me later. Pairs with Asahi like they were born together.

Grilled pork belly skewers at Kakurega Shizuku Soi 24 Bangkok — Crispy edges, melty fat. The reason I keep coming back.

My latest visit in December 2025: When “Just a Light Bite” Turns Into a Skewers & Beer Rampage – 1,044 Baht (~A$50)

Tonight was supposed to be “just a quick beer and gyoza” . Spoiler: it wasn’t.

Spoiler #2: the staff remembered me the second I walked in (they speak decent English, but their Japanese is flawless). I ordered in Japanese – “gyoza o kudasai” and “takoyaki, onegai shimasu” – and they nailed it every time. No “see you later” goodbye. Just “mata ne” (“see you next time”). They know I’ll be back before the week is out.

Here’s what ended up on the table (and straight into my happy place):

Gyoza – 120 baht – A$5.70
Pan-fried pork dumplings with that perfect leopard-spot bottom – crispy edges, juicy filling, ginger-soy kick. Steaming hot, dipped in ponzu. They vanished faster than my self-control.

Pan-fried gyoza dumplings at Kakurega Shizuku Japanese Izakaya Soi 24 Bangkok — Leopard-spot perfection with ponzu dip. 120 baht bliss.

Hokkaido Potato Croquettes – 99 baht A$4.70
Why are Japanese potatoes so damn good? These are made with special Hokkaido spuds – creamy inside, golden crust outside, no soggy nonsense. It’s not “Japanese food” in the strict sense, but Japan owns potato croquettes and potato salad like no one else. Their potato salad? The creamiest, most addictive thing I’ve ever shoveled into my mouth – mayo, rice vinegar, and potato magic. These croquettes are the crunchy cousin.

Hokkaido potato croquettes at Kakurega Shizuku Soi 24 Bangkok — Golden crust, mashed potato heaven. 99 baht for one

Takoyaki – 99 baht A$4.70
My forever beer snack. Octopus balls with dancing bonito flakes on top, drizzled in takoyaki sauce and mayo. Bite through the crispy shell to the molten center – pure Osaka street-food bliss. One order (6 pieces) is never enough, but it’s the perfect tease.

Takoyaki octopus balls with bonito flakes at Kakurega Shizuku Bangkok — Molten center, crispy shell, dancing bonito. 100 baht magic.

1 Beef Tongue & 1 Pork with Onions Skewers – 180 baht total A$8.50

Two different yakitori hits: beef tongue (grilled rare, tender as butter with salt only) and pork belly with onions (juicy, charred, tare-glazed sin). The tongue melts; the pork pops. Order both – thank me at midnight when you’re dreaming of skewers.

Beef tongue and pork onion yakitori skewers at Kakurega Shizuku Bangkok — Rare tongue melts; pork pops. 180 baht for the pair.

3 Large Asahi Drafts – 330 baht A$15.60
Because one is a tragedy, two is a party, three is tradition. Still 110 baht each. Still the best beer deal in Phrom Phong.Total bill: 1,044 baht (about A$50 at today’s rate). Worth every satang. Left in a haze of garlic breath and zero regrets. See you next time, indeed.

Gyoza, Hokkaido potato croquettes, takoyaki, and yakitori skewers dinner spread at Kakurega Shizuku Japanese Izakaya Soi 24 Bangkok — Gyoza, Hokkaido croquettes, takoyaki, beef tongue & pork skewers + three Asahi. Total damage: 1,044 baht (A$29.41). Zero regrets.

The Beer Situation

Large Asahi draft (“nama biru”): 110 baht.
Yes, you read that right. One hundred and ten. In 2025. In the middle of Phrom Phong. That alone is worth the pilgrimage.

Large cold Asahi draft beer for 110 baht at Kakurega Shizuku Bangkok — The best beer deal in the entire soi.

Prices (December 2025 reality check)

Most skewers: 50–90 baht
Small plates: 100–180 baht
Sushi plates: 180–300 baht
Large Asahi draft: 110 baht (still the best deal in the soi)You can easily spend 500–800 baht and leave in the happiest carb-and-beer coma of your life.

Who This Place Is Perfect For

Solo travellers who want a private booth and zero awkwardness
Couples looking for a proper date night that feels like Tokyo
Japanese expats (half the customers)
Anyone staying at Hyatt Place, Hilton Sukhumvit, or anywhere near Emporium
Beer lovers who refuse to pay 250+ baht for a draft

Tiny Details I Love

Free Wi-Fi (just ask)
The little call bell on every table for service
The fact they never rush you, even when you’re three beers deep and hogging a booth for hours

Final Verdict

Kakurega Shizuku isn’t chasing Michelin stars, TikTok fame, or influencer collabs.
It’s just a damn good neighbourhood izakaya that somehow landed in Bangkok’s most expensive district and forgot to raise its prices.

Every trip to Phrom Phong now has a permanent ritual: check in, drop bags, five-minute walk, part the noren curtains, slide into booth #3, order pork belly and a cold Asahi, and let the rest of Bangkok disappear for a few hours.

See you there. I’ll be the guy in booth #3 with yakitori grease on his shirt and zero regrets. What’s your Kakurega must-order – agedashi or endless skewers? Drop a comment below

Kakurega Shizuku on Soi 24 Sukhumvit opens at:

Weekdays (Mon–Fri): 5:00 PM
Weekends (Sat–Sun): 12:00 PM (noon)

They stay open until 11:00 PM on weekdays and Sat, or 10:00 PM on Sun. Perfect for dinner tonight—grab that booth and go wild on the yakitori!

Restaurant Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kakuregashizuku

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Kakurega Shizuku Japanese Izakaya Restaurant Soi 24 Sukhumvit Bangkok