Ikkaku Yokohama Nishiguchi Branch — Restaurant in Yokohama

Ikkaku came out top and all the good reviews were in Japanese. The shop is quite difficult to find as it is located on 6th floor of a building near Yokohama station. I am the only foreigner visiting the shop and fortunately the staff able to speak basic English. All the menu were in Japanese and I know people come here for their chicken dish. So I follow the crowd as well. Do expect to wait around 20 minutes for them to prepare the roast chicken. The meal is worth waiting. The roast chicken here is excellent. The meat were so tender and flavourful. Although a bit oily, but the taste were so good and melts in your mouth. Slightly spicy and salty which goes well with rice. If you prefer to have it with beer, it is well...

If you’re craving a meal that delivers on flavor, texture, and satisfaction, this place is a must-try. The chicken is the star juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked with crispy skin. The sides are just as impressive, from the flavorful rice bowl topped with shredded egg to the crunchy, refreshing cabbage. Even the small bowl of pickles and hearty soup add a nice touch. Pair it all with a cold beer, and you’ve got an unforgettable meal.

The spot is always packed, so expect a wait, but booking ahead is a smart move. Despite the crowd, the service is efficient and polite, and everything arrives fresh. In short, comforting and...

Ordered the Young Chicken Leg(941yen) and Onigiri(325yen). Juicy? Yes. Oily? Yes. But the seasoning wasn’t to my taste. It was a little too pepper-ish. Nothing too special but just expertly grilled chicken leg with crispy skin. The onigiri dipped in the leftover juice and oil was satisfying. Eaten plain on its own is pretty good too. Would I return just for the chicken leg? No. I would come back with friends to drink,...