01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When the craving hits for unadorned, old-fashioned home cooking, Yoko-chan along Mitsugi-dori in Nishi-Shinagawa comes to mind. Its seasoned, modest exterior sets the stage for food that feels like returning to a family kitchen.
A standout on the menu is the affordable motsu nikomi (simmered beef or pork offal) set meal. Braised until tender, the offal carries a pleasant gentle salinity and a mild spicy kick, providing the sort of straightforward savory depth that pairs naturally with bowls of white rice. The katsu curry set meal—pairing a freshly fried cutlet with a crunchy crust alongside thick, comforting curry dotted with sweetcorn—is another regular favorite imbued with home-style nostalgia.
The repertoire also covers fried staples such as fried horse mackerel (aji fry), fried prawns, and menchi-katsu, alongside everyday teishoku classics like teriyaki yellowtail and garlic chives simmered with egg. It functions smoothly for a casual midday lunch or an evening meal accompanied by a beer.
Payment is cash only, so having coins and banknotes ready is recommended. It is a quiet, comfortable spot to drop into whenever you want an unhurried meal on your own.
