At last count, one of only two Okinawan restaurants in Bangkok, Nirai Kanai is just the place to knock back a few draught Sapporos or Asahis before hitting the Thonglor party strip. The dishes like aburi saba sushi (seared saba, B300) and the drink-friendly aji tataki (pounded mackerel, B250) are great value for money, but it’s the boisterous, saloon-like vibe that has us coming back for more.