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The neighborhood, known for its narrow alleys lined with casual pubs, is a favorite destination for after-work dining.

Huang, the world’s seventh richest billionaire with an estimated net worth of US$183.6 billion as of July 16 according to Forbes, chose a traditional izakaya serving classic Japanese comfort food.

He wore a new leather jacket reportedly gifted by his wife, despite Tokyo’s sweltering summer heat, Bloomberg reported.

He shared bottles of sake with fellow diners and enjoyed smoky yakiton — grilled pork skewers, a specialty of Japanese pubs. After the meal, he handed red bean cakes to the crowd that had gathered outside, The Korea Times reported.

Executives from several major Japanese materials companies were reportedly among those attending the gathering, using the occasion to strengthen ties with the Nvidia chief, Nikkei reported.

Huang has made a habit of exploring local dining scenes during overseas trips.

During a visit to South Korea last October, he shared fried chicken and beer with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun.

Huang’s affection for fried chicken was on display again last month when he visited a local chicken restaurant.

During a China trip with U.S. President Donald Trump in May, he visited a local diner to try “zhajiangmian” — a Beijing specialty that features noodles covered in a thick soybean-paste sauce mixed with veggies and meat.