Nakayoshi

Name: Nakayoshi
Address: 2 Chome-40-16 Umezato, Suginami City, Tokyo
Price range: ¥160 - ¥1700

★ 4.0 (344) $$Moderate 📍 2 Chome-40-16 Umezato, Suginami City

Seasonal Limited

Edamame/Sora Mame (Summer Limited)

枝豆/そら豆 (夏季限定)

A mix of salted boiled edamame and fava beans. The edamame are perfectly salted, and the fava beans are plump and sweet. Perfect with beer.

¥510 ≈ $3.00

Shimonoseki Torafugu Skin Vinegar (Winter Limited)

下関とらフグ皮酢 (冬季限定)

Shimonoseki-produced torafugu (pufferfish) skin, blanched and dressed with ponzu sauce. It has a characteristic crunchy texture and refreshing sourness, pairing well with Japanese sake.

¥710 ≈ $5.00

Snacks

Miyazaki Charcoal-Grilled Chicken

宮崎炭火焼鶏

Recommended!

Chicken grilled explosively over charcoal, a specialty of Miyazaki. The umami of the chicken is concentrated, with a characteristic smokiness from the charcoal. It's also delicious with a side of yuzu pepper.

¥630 ≈ $4.00

Simmered Chicken Wings

手羽先煮

Simmered for many hours

Chicken wings simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. They are so tender they fall off the bone and are rich in collagen. Perfect as a side dish with rice or a snack with drinks.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Nira (Chives) and Egg Omelet

ニラ玉とじ

Recommended!

A comforting dish with chives gently folded into eggs. The fluffy eggs and the aroma of chives stimulate the appetite. Goes well with rice.

¥480 ≈ $3.00

Homemade Squid Salt-Cured

自家製イカ塩辛

Fresh squid salted and fermented, a homemade delicacy. It features the rich umami of squid and a unique saltiness, perfect as a side for rice or a snack with Japanese sake.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Squid with Mentaiko (Spicy Pollack Roe)

イカ明太子

Fresh squid mixed with mentaiko (spicy pollack roe). The crunchy texture of the squid and the spicy, rich umami of the mentaiko are a perfect match. Pairs excellently with Japanese sake and shochu.

¥620 ≈ $4.00

Cold Tofu

冷奴

Chilled tofu served with condiments. It has a smooth texture and a refreshing taste. Perfect for hot days or as a palate cleanser.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Assorted Pickles

漬物盛り合わせ

A dish featuring a variety of pickles made with seasonal vegetables. Enjoy the distinct flavors of each vegetable and the different tastes from various pickling methods. Perfect as a palate cleanser or snack with drinks.

¥470 ≈ $3.00

Sesame Tofu

胡麻豆腐

A chewy tofu made from kneaded sesame and kudzu starch. It features the rich flavor and body of sesame, and is best enjoyed simply with wasabi soy sauce.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Molokhia and Cucumber

モロキュウ

A simple dish of fresh cucumber served with moromi miso. The crisp texture of the cucumber and the deep umami of the moromi miso are a great match. Perfect as a snack with drinks.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Crab Miso Tofu

かにみそ豆腐

A dish of smooth tofu topped with rich crab miso. The deep umami and aroma of the crab miso harmonize exquisitely with the tofu for a luxurious taste. Pairs perfectly with Japanese sake.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Assorted Oden

おでん盛り合わせ

A traditional Japanese hot pot dish with various ingredients simmered slowly in dashi broth. Enjoy the different textures of ingredients like daikon radish, egg, and fish cakes, and the deep flavor infused with dashi. A warming dish for cold seasons.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Popular (Light Meal)

High-Sugar Tomato Ameera

高糖度トマトアメーラ

Ameera tomatoes, known for their high sugar content. They are sweeter than regular tomatoes, with an exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity. Enjoy them as a salad or as a dessert on their own.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Potato Salad

ポテトサラダ

A classic salad made by mashing boiled potatoes and mixing them with mayonnaise. It features a smooth texture and a gentle flavor with concentrated ingredients. Perfect as a palate cleanser or side dish.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Simmered Chicken Liver

鶏レバー煮

Chicken liver simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. It features the characteristic richness of liver and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect with Japanese sake or shochu, and rich in iron.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Kagoshima Satsuma-age (Fried Fish Cake)

鹿児島さつま揚げ

A fried fish cake, a specialty of Kagoshima. The umami of the fish is concentrated, with a fluffy texture. Delicious eaten as is or lightly grilled, it's perfect as a snack with drinks.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Clam Butter

アサリバター

Clams steamed in butter and sake. The rich clam broth and the richness of butter blend together for an aromatic flavor. Soaking bread in the remaining broth is also recommended.

¥630 ≈ $4.00

Boiled Spinach

ホーレン草のおひたし

Boiled spinach seasoned with dashi soy sauce, a Japanese home-style dish. The natural sweetness of spinach and the flavor of dashi blend gently for a refreshing taste. A healthy dish.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Futopara

Spicy Pollack Roe

辛子明太子

A Fukuoka specialty of pollock roe pickled with chili peppers, etc. It features a spicy kick and a popping texture. Popular as a side for rice or a snack with drinks.

¥620 ≈ $4.00

Nakaochi (Scraped Meat) and Okra

なかおちオクラ

A dish combining "nakaochi" (scraped meat from tuna bones), which has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, with sticky okra. Enjoy the rich tuna umami and the texture of okra. Please enjoy with soy sauce.

¥620 ≈ $4.00

Salmon with Okra Topping

サーモンのオクラのせ

A healthy dish topped with chopped okra on fresh salmon. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth richness of salmon, the sticky texture of okra, and its refreshing taste.

¥620 ≈ $4.00

Other Small Plates

Grated Yam

山芋おろし

Grated yam. It has a characteristic sticky texture and a slight sweetness. Delicious with soy sauce on its own, or over rice. Considered good for digestion.

¥470 ≈ $3.00

Yam Tan-zaku (Strips)

山芋たんざく

Long, thin strips of yam. Enjoy the crisp texture and the characteristic stickiness of yam. It can be enjoyed refreshingly with wasabi soy sauce or plum paste.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Natto (Fermented Soybeans)

納豆

A traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybeans. It is known for its unique sticky texture and flavor, and high nutritional value. Enjoy it in various ways, such as pouring it over rice or adding condiments as a snack with drinks.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Vinegared Dishes

Hakata Vinegar Offal

博多酢モツ

A Hakata specialty dish of pork offal dressed with vinegar. The crunchy texture of the offal and the refreshing taste of vinegar are a perfect match. Popular as a snack with drinks.

¥580 ≈ $4.00

Boiled Octopus Sashimi

真ダコ刺し

Freshly sliced squid sashimi. Enjoy the crunchy texture of the suckers and the natural sweetness of squid. Recommended to enjoy simply with wasabi soy sauce.

¥610 ≈ $4.00

Hakata Udo

博多うと

A vinegared dish of udo (Japanese spikenard) popular in the Hakata region. The characteristic crisp texture and slight bitterness of udo harmonize with the vinegared dressing for a refreshing taste. A dish that evokes spring.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Boiled Whale Meat

さらし鯨

A delicacy of whale skin, blanched and chilled, then thinly sliced. It has a characteristic jiggly texture and a refreshing taste. Usually enjoyed with vinegar miso or ponzu sauce.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Wakame Vinegar

わかめ酢

A simple vinegared dish of crisp wakame seaweed. It features the aroma of the sea and a refreshing sourness. Perfect as a palate cleanser and rich in minerals.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Wakame Seaweed with Vinegar Miso

わかめ酢みそ

Wakame seaweed dressed with vinegar miso. The texture and sea aroma of wakame are enhanced by the sweet and sour, rich flavor of the vinegar miso, creating a complex taste. Can also be enjoyed as a snack with drinks.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Mozuku Vinegar

もずく酢

Okinawa-produced mozuku seaweed dressed with vinegar. It has a characteristic sliminess and smooth texture. Its refreshing taste is especially recommended during hot summer days. Rich in dietary fiber.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Molokhia and Shirasu (Whitebait)

モロヘイヤしらす

A dish where the stickiness of molokhia and the saltiness of釜揚げしらす (kamage shirasu - boiled small sardines) are exquisitely combined. It is highly nutritious, with a refreshing yet deep flavor. Also good as a side for rice.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Pounded Cucumber

たたききゅうり

A simple dish of lightly crushed cucumber, seasoned and mixed. It features a crisp texture and a light taste. Perfect as a palate cleanser or with beer.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Mekabu Tororo Okra Mekabu Tororo

めかぶとろろオクラめかぶとろろ

A two-item assortment of mekabu (seaweed bud) tororo and mekabu tororo with added okra. It features the sea aroma and sticky texture of mekabu, and can be enjoyed over rice or as a snack with drinks. A healthy dish.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Homemade Pickled Rakkyo

自家製らっきょう

Homemade pickled rakkyo (Japanese shallots). It has a characteristic crisp texture and a sweet and sour taste. Recommended as an accompaniment to curry or eaten on its own to stimulate appetite.

¥460 ≈ $3.00

Squid Sashimi

イカ刺し

Thinly sliced fresh squid sashimi. It has a characteristic crunchy texture of the translucent flesh and the natural sweetness of squid. Recommended to enjoy simply with ginger soy sauce or wasabi soy sauce.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Wakame Salad

わかめサラダ

A healthy salad made with plenty of fresh wakame seaweed. It features the aroma of the sea and a crisp texture. Served with a refreshing dressing, it's perfect as a palate cleanser.

¥470 ≈ $3.00

Ariake Fresh Jellyfish with Vinegar

有明生くらげ酢

A delicacy of fresh jellyfish caught in the Ariake Sea, dressed with vinegar. It features a unique crunchy texture and a refreshing sourness. Especially recommended as a snack with drinks during the summer.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Grilled Fish

Miso-Marinated Silver Cod

銀ダラみそ漬け

A dish of fatty silver cod marinated in a special miso and then grilled to a fragrant finish. The flesh is plump and tender, with the rich miso flavor and umami spreading in your mouth, pairing well with both rice and drinks.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Sardine with Mentaiko (Spicy Pollack Roe)

いわし明太子

Recommended!

A Hakata specialty dish of fresh sardines stuffed with mentaiko (spicy pollack roe) and grilled. The umami of the sardine and the spiciness of the mentaiko are exquisitely balanced, with a fragrant aroma that stimulates the appetite.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Salted Mackerel

塩さば

Simply grilled mackerel with salt. The umami of the mackerel's fat is brought out, with crispy skin and plump flesh. A classic dish to accompany rice or as a snack with Japanese sake.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Hokkaiyaki Hon-Shishamo with Roe

子持ち北海道本ししゃも

A dish of rare Hokkaido-produced hon-shishamo (smelt), grilled with its roe intact. Enjoy the popping texture of the roe, the fragrant shishamo, and its concentrated umami. Pairs excellently with Japanese sake.

¥1,150 ≈ $7.00

Red Salmon (Lightly Salted)

紅しゃけ (甘塩)

A dish of red salmon, lightly salted and carefully grilled. It features the characteristic vibrant red flesh of red salmon, a moderate saltiness, and rich fat content. Delicious as a side dish with rice or as an ingredient for chazuke.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Opened Horse Mackerel

開きアジ

Grilled dried horse mackerel, salted after being opened. The flesh is plump and the skin is grilled to a crisp. The concentrated umami of the horse mackerel is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with drinks.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Rice Dishes

Mentaiko Chazuke

明太茶漬け

Chazuke with mentaiko (spicy pollack roe) served over warm rice, with hot dashi broth poured over. The spiciness of the mentaiko and the umami of the dashi blend together, making it easy to eat. Perfect as a finisher.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Salmon Chazuke

しゃけ茶漬け

Chazuke with flaked salmon served over warm rice, with hot dashi broth poured over. The saltiness and umami of the salmon permeate the rice and broth, creating a gentle flavor. Perfect when you have no appetite or as a finisher.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Nankou Plum Chazuke

南高梅茶漬け

Chazuke with Nankou plums served over warm rice, with hot dashi broth poured over. The sourness and saltiness of the pickled plum stimulate the appetite, offering a refreshing taste. It's also good as a finisher after a night of drinking.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Clam Soup

貝汁

Miso soup made with dashi broth from shellfish like clams. The rich umami of the shellfish dissolves into the broth, creating a deep flavor. A warm and comforting dish.

¥330 ≈ $2.00

Miso Soup

みそ汁

A warm soup made with miso, essential to Japanese dining. The umami of the dashi and the flavor of miso are calming. Enjoy with rice.

¥220 ≈ $1.00

Rice (Small)

ご飯 (小)

A serving of freshly cooked white rice, presented in a smaller portion. Enjoy it with various dishes.

¥160 ≈ $1.00

Rice (Large) (Using Yumepirika)

ご飯 (大) (ゆめぴりか使用)

A large serving of white rice made with "Yumepirika," a premium brand of rice from Hokkaido. The grains are large, plump, and sweet, with a chewy texture. Enjoy with your meal.

¥190 ≈ $1.00

Available for takeout

Iron Pot Gyoza

鉄なべ餃子

Using Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork A Hakata flavor that spread from street food stalls. Enjoy with yuzu pepper and soy-vinegar sauce. As it is handmade, it may take some time, but please understand. *During busy periods, please allow about 2 hours. *If you wish to take out gyoza, please order early.

Hakata's specialty iron pot gyoza made with Kagoshima Kurobuta pork. Served piping hot in an iron pot, the wrappers are crispy and the inside is filled with juicy pork filling. Enjoy with yuzu pepper and soy-vinegar sauce. Please try this traditional flavor that spread from street food stalls.

¥550~ ≈ $4.00

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