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About this place
Shrimp croquettes with a highball: one diner singled out this pairing as a recommendation, and it captures the pleasure of combining Western-style Japanese cooking with a drink at Ichiyoken. The menu also lists shrimp coquille, seasonal fried oysters and hors d’oeuvres. Whether you fancy a leisurely drink with one dish or a spread of several, there are options to suit the occasion.
One former visitor recalls pairing hors d’oeuvres with a highball, and also enjoying the shrimp croquettes and coquille. Another mentions Ichiyoken-style roast beef with demi-glace sauce, as well as a chicken omelette whose texture of onion stood out. These accounts offer a useful guide if you’re looking for a classic Western-style dish built around fried food or meat.
Alongside highballs, the drinks list includes beer and wine. Some diners have enjoyed a meal with their drinks, but more recent reports say that food is no longer served and the venue has become bar-only. The available information does not confirm what is currently on offer, so if you plan to eat, it would be wise to reserve and call the restaurant directly to check. Ichiyoken is on Nabeya-cho, just north of Shijo on Kiyamachi-dori, and may also appeal to those seeking a drink in a relaxed setting.
