2TAPS Inc. (Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ryo Kawachi), which operates unique restaurants primarily in the Setagaya and Sangenjaya areas, will begin offering a luxurious "Summer Recommended Menu" that evokes the arrival of summer at its Japanese izakaya "Shimokita Rokkaku" (Shimokita Rokkaku) located in front of Shimokitazawa Station, starting in July 2026. This new menu features creations like the "Unatama Katsu with Summer Vegetable Ankake," a luxurious combination of seasonal corn, summer vegetables, eel, and octopus, and "Corn and Sumi-ika Stuffed Tempura." Shimokita Rokkaku delivers unique summer flavors born from meticulous craftsmanship and original flair. Shimokita Rokkaku's July Recommended Menu to Luxuriously Adorn Summer Nights Shimokita Rokkaku's distinctive approach, combining solid culinary techniques with seasonal Japanese ingredients, presents a lineup of creative Japanese dishes perfect for summer that maximize the inherent appeal of the ingredients. Unatama Katsu with Summer Vegetable Ankake (1,600 yen) This is a katsu of eel, made from thick-rolled omelet that is deep-fried and coated with fresh breadcrumbs for a crispy texture. A gentle ankake sauce made with generous amounts of summer vegetables is poured over it, making it filling yet light and refreshing until the last bite. Mizu-dako and Fruit Tomato Herb Carpaccio (1,200 yen) A refreshing dish combining juicy fruit tomatoes and fresh octopus. This light carpaccio features the crisp aroma of several types of micro-herbs and a homemade raw pepper dressing that enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Chilled Tomato and Shrimp Chili (980 yen) Carefully prepared chilled tomatoes are generously topped with rich sweet shrimp. A special chili sauce with a moderate level of spiciness ties everything together, creating a new style of chilled shrimp chili that pairs perfectly with drinks. Corn and Sumi-ika Stuffed Tempura (880 yen) Sumi-ika (cuttlefish) is aged to en