One Drop Cafe prides itself on having fresh locally sourced vegetables. One of my favorite downtown restaurants, it is a great option if you are looking for vegetarian in Yokosuka. 

One Drop Cafe itself is super cute with light and dark accents, small tables and some bar seats by the open kitchen. Recent top hits play in the background but the real reason I love it though?  The vegetables. They source everything from local farms and have a cornucopia of beautiful eats fresh every day. To top it off, they are all pesticide and chemical fertilizer free! 

Before you ask, I was very briefly a vegetarian and then a pescatarian for a few years but now don’t have any restrictions on my pallet. I’m a huge fan of vegetables though and sometimes it’s definitely hard to find good dishes available, yes, even here in Japan. When I do, I take note!

Looking to make your own Japanese vegetarian meal? Bentoya Cooking has classes in Tokyo and Yokohama to teach you some great Japanese recipes using all vegetarian ingredients and even some vegan sweets options as well!

What’s for lunch?

I will speak of lunch because that is when I like to go. The crème de la crème is the One Drop Veggie Plate. Perhaps my absolute favorite lunch in the world, and if you’ve been around Kristen Abroad for long, you know I love Mexican food. So this is a big deal!

Lunch will run you about 1,200 to 1,700 円 (about $12 to 17 USD) and includes a drink.  Their ice tea is delicious.  If you would like a non-vegetarian option, there’s plenty of those as well.  Taco rice, vegetable or meat Japanese curry, beef bowl, and both a chicken and pork option. Feeling particularly hungry? They have a larger bowl of curry available.

All of the dishes take advantage of the veggies but the ワンドロップベジプレート (one drop veggie plate) gives you the gambit.  It’s always revolving on what they have available on the day but the basic set up for this set meal is brown rice, miso soup with various vegetables, salad with homemade dressing, a few fried options, and then the 9 compartment plate full of bit-size morsels.  If you are vegetarian, this is your plate.  If you aren’t, get it anyway because it is amazing.

For this meal, you also start with a small shot of homemade smoothie which they normally will tell you what it consists of. Again it will be highlighting the seasonal fruit and vegetables available to them!

Lunch, Tea, or Dinner at One Drop Cafe?

One Drop is open for lunch (ランチ), an afternoon café (カフェ) menu (think tea time, cakes and parfait パフェ) and dinner (ダイナー) in the evenings. There’s a brief pause in between each that they are closed that are listed on their Facebook page.

Like everyone else, they are impacted by COVID-19, and is a perfect time to get some takeout! Honestly, for the novelty of takeout being an option, I always feel it is a bit rare in Japan.

One Drop Cafe : How to get here

One Drop Cafe is just around the corner from the Mercure Hotel on Dobuita Shopping Street (どぶ板通り or “the Honch” if you know it as an American), the closest train station is Shioiri on the Keikyu Line.

After lunch (or whenever you choose to go), take a stroll down Dobuita Street for some fun cultural aspects. It has a completely different feel between day and night. You can even use American dollars in many of the shops!

Where’s your favorite vegetable eateries?  Leave me a note in the comments!

Looking for Japanese conversation classes in Yokosuka? There are many options to choose from. Before moving to Japan, I had started self-teaching myself some basic conversation grammar and the three written languages, ひらがな (hiragana – syllabary used for Japanese words), カタカナ(katakana – a second syllabary mostly used for emphasis and foreign words) and 漢字 (kanji – Chinese characters of which you need a working knowledge of ~2000 to read a newspaper).

Reading is a key skill to have control of, especially when eating out in Japan!  I had the benefit of some basic knowledge from the 8 prior trips I had made to Japan but no real opportunity to speak past “hello”, “excuse me” and “can I have this?”. I really needed there to be some Japanese conversation classes in Yokosuka.

Personally, for me, living in a foreign country I believe you should make every effort to speak their language.  Even if you are somewhere for a short time, making an effort one speaking the language will serve you at least twice over. The bottom line: having a basic understanding of the Japanese language is beneficial. Not just to get by in town, but also to have better relationships and understanding of the culture.

[Update as of 6/27/2022- Classes are on again! But make sure to check ahead of time as the schedule could be impacted by COVID.]

Japanese Conversation Classes in Yokosuka

Going to be honest, trying to research courses available beforehand lead me to nothing promising in the local area. The closest was in Yokohama and mostly they were available in Tokyo.  Yokosuka is close to Tokyo, but not THAT close. There had to be something available but apparently not searchable on the English side of Google.

Luckily, a coworker was familiar with the Yokosuka International Association (YIA) which offers DAILY Japanese conversation classes in Yokosuka, sometimes morning and night. Now I’m passing this knowledge off to you!

What to Expect from the Sensei

There are 10 different groups of volunteers that run each of the Japanese Conversation classes in Yokosuka.  Most are prior teachers or tutors but I believe some have taken up the hobby in retirement, they are all are trained in teaching Japanese.

Forewarning: This is immersion learning, the best kind of learning in my opinion for foreign languages, but does take some getting used to for some people. If you are stuck, they will break into English for you. Try your best to start thinking in Japanese though!

There are normally anywhere from 6-10 teachers and groups of 1-5 students with each teacher.  Is your group too beginner or too advanced? They might adjust you themselves but in either case, think of the benefits before you ask to be moved. Hearing more advanced Japanese could help you improve faster. If you are ahead, helping lesser experienced people could help solidify your knowledge.

The Application Process

Yes, that sounds scary. No, it’s not. If you go to the association’s website or main office, it might confuse you though. No need to worry, you can just show up a few minutes before a scheduled class of the different volunteer groups under the YIA umbrella without anything with you. Most of “the application” is basic information like your name and email address. The rest is to give them an idea of your level of Japanese so they can place you with the correct group.

Are they going to cost a lot?  Surprisingly, no!

The best part is the price of these Japanese conversation classes in Yokosuka.  The Monday evening class is 1000 yen (or about $10 USD) for the year. Some of the others are 1000 yen for every trimester.  The classes usually have one day off a month and a break in summer and winter for a few weeks but you can’t beat that price regardless.

The classes that are 1000 yen per trimester contribute to extra outings besides class. The fee goes to a group outing where they normally include lunch at a restaurant so, in my eyes, the cost is nil.  

What about learning material?

The Japanese Conversation classes in Yokosuka all work off the Minna no Nihongo series of books. Of the four textbook series I’ve used over the years, it’s my favorite. Remember how I said this is an immersion–style Japanese conversation class? Well, the books are completely in Japanese as well. It helps to start with a working knowledge of the syllabaries. Don’t worry, the teachers will help you! There is an additional text that translates the concepts for you.

Having your own copy is handy but not required. The 先生 (sensei, teachers, I’m starting you early!) will either have a copy for you to use or printouts. Personally, I like having my own. You’ll need the text and the translation book and they are quite affordable compared to some other textbooks.

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Japanese Conversation Classes in Yokosuka Schedule

You can see the entire schedule here for 2022 (they follow the Japanese school year that runs from April to March). You can see the day of the week and time, which days of the month, who gives each class, where they are located, and the fee associated.

Where are they located?

You’ll see on the schedule that there are two main locations.  When you put those into Google, just make sure they are the Yokosuka locations as they are generic names. Here are the links to each of them!

Bunka Kaikan 文化会館

Soga Fukushi Kaikan 総合福祉会館

Werk Yokosuka ヴェルクよこすか (Also where YIA’s office is)

You can also visit YIA’s office for more information.  They are very friendly but all of the volunteer groups will also be able to help you with more information. They are located on the second floor, head left then right out of the elevator.

How do I find out more?

YIAs website is mostly in Japanese and hard to find in the first place for information on what they have to offer.  Hence, I hope this post is very helpful for others looking for an outlet for learning Japanese!  I’ve been extremely proud of the improvements I’ve made going to these classes.

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You may recall, that I love Mexican Food. So much so, that if my last meal could only be one cuisine, it would be Mexican. When I was turning 5, I told my whole class I was born in Mexico (I’m most certainly not), don’t know if that has anything to do with it (past life? who knows, kids are weird) but there’s definitely a passion for the culinary style.  Hell, I make guacamole for dinner more times than I can count! When I discovered Aztecas Yokosuka, it brought the local Mexican restaurant count to three (yay! less 30+ minute trips!). 

There are others, but they aren’t straight Mexican food. Mike’s Tex-Mex still has a place in my heart but I’m sorry, besides the fruit margaritas, Aztecas Yokosuka blows the local competition out of the water.

[Editors Note: This post was originally published in July of 2018 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

The intel: Aztecas Yokosuka

Prior to Aztecas Yokosuka existence, the location housed a Peruvian restaurant.  So if you search for them on hotpepper.jp, tabelog.com, or one of the other Japanese Yelp-like restaurant searches, it’s hit or miss that you may see data from the other restaurant. If you like food pictures, they have a Facebook page to whet your appetite.

They are open every day of the week from 3 until 1130 pm, so you’ll have plenty of time to catch the last train if need be.

Oh, and they are not the original. There is also a location in Bashamichi in Yokohama. Definitely somewhere I’ve hit up after beer at Yokohama Brewery, Bashamichi Taproom, or American Antenna!

Looking for somewhere to have a party? The Gran Aztecas Yokosuka location has room for 50 people and 4000 yen 飲み放題 nomihoudai course – all-you-can-drink!

Bring on the food porn

The menu is a few pages long but still definitely concise in its options. Between a couple of visits, my friends and I have gone through the entire thing. You can NOT go wrong with any of the options. To start with, the guacamole is your best option. The salsa and nachos are also very delicious but the guacamole is some of the best I’ve had in Japan (and I eat guacamole any chance I get).

I wasn’t introduced to chilaquiles until later in life. In my opinion, they are the precursor to nachos but the tortillas get to simmer in all that yummy goodness on top to saturate the flavor more.  If you’ve never had them, here’s a good place to try it!

The enchiladas can come with either red or green sauce, they are both tasty just depends on what mood you are in for.

The tacos come with toppings to add if you feel so obliged.  They are great as served as well.

Chili con carne was an afterthought the day we got them, but delicious and come with tortillas.

Don’t forget your margaritas! The blue margarita is my favorite but they also have regular and a Cadillac version.

Enough! Where is Aztecas Yokosuka located?

The two locations are both located in Downtown Yokosuka. If you are coming by train, the Yokosuka-Chuo Station 横須賀中央駅on the Keikyu line is closest but Shioiri Station isn’t that much farther.

Enjoy! And let me know what you think!

The internet may have you believe that Japan is super expensive for food. Not even! With so many different Japanese foods to try, there are plenty of options on a budget. One of the quirkiest, and easiest for lower Japanese language abilities are sushi-go-round or conveyor belt sushi as they are often translated. Find yourself in Kanagawa Prefectures Yokosuka? There are plenty of quick kaitenzushi (回転寿司) or sushi-go-round in Yokosuka!

Quick Japanese Lesson

寿司 – sushi.  When you throw the first noun on the front like in ‘kaitenzushi’, it changes the “s” sound to a “z”. Sushi actually only refers to the vinegar rice.

回転寿司, kaitenzushi – literally ‘revolving sushi’. 回 is a counter of occurrences, and 転 means to revolve. American’s switched it to sushi-go-round.  I’m going to throw a guess due to another go-round we have.

握り寿司, nigirizushi ( sushi is pronounced “zushi” in this case due to a “noun-noun” combination) – Nigiri means to squeeze and refers to the motions necessary to construct the sushi.

魚, sakana – Generic term for fish.

屋, ya – One of the many different words that means “store”

The Concept of Sushi-go-round

Kaitenzushi is great for not having to talk to anyone if you are worried about your Japanese skills. You’d think that might be weird but it seems to becoming more prevalent as time goes on with many restaurants using computer screen ordering over human interaction. (Though I don’t know if I can fault them on saving on the extra cost).

Remember, Kaitenzushi (回転寿司), broken down into parts is literally “how many times-revolving-sushi”. If you want, just wait for a plate to come around that looks good, and grab it. A note for the budget item places, if it is on a special “platform-esque” plate, it’s been special ordered, so don’t take that!

Want something specific? You’ll either have the option to order on the screen or “sumimasen” to the chef and place your order.

The History of Kaitenzushi

What this all boils down to? A sushi chef in need of some staff to help him! Yoshiaki Shiraishi, understaffed and not able to keep up with his shop, got the idea from watching beers being bottled at an Asahi plant. He opened the first ever conveyor belt sushi, Mawaru Genroku Sushi in Higashiosaka, in 1958. After which he went on to open them all over the country.

Now you can find sushi-go-rounds all over the world, in varying degrees of price ranges.

Budget Sushi-go-round in Yokosuka Options

For a quick and inexpensive meal, go to a 100 yen sushi shop. Each plate is conveniently the same price. You’ll either need to stack up your conquest at the end or some have a game-type appeal where you slide your plate down a shoot and after 5 plates, you may win a prize. Ingenius in getting you to buy a few more plates even though you may be full.

Some will have deals during the week where you may be able to find 90 yen plates. Depending on the cut of fish, that will mean two or one pieces of nigirizushi a plate. Easily filling you up after not that much money.

Chain Options in Downtown Yokosuka

For 100 yen sushi plates, you have the options of Sushiro or Hamazushi. There are some of the other big chain options as well but you will need a car to get to those.

Sushiro (スシロー)

The full name is actually Akindo Sushiro but it’s colliqually referred to as “Sushiro”, and is the #1 selling chain in Japan. The building the Sushiro currently resides in, a long time ago, use to be a hamburger place. Now it’s a frequently to capacity sushi-go-round option. If you can navigate Japanese, there is an app available to call ahead your seating reservation. When you enter, like most 100 yen option places, you’ll enter and go to a kiosk.

From there, place how many people you have in your party and choose “table” or “whatevers quicker”. Whatever is quicker will default to a counter seat vs. a table option. If your party is small, that probably doesn’t matter.

It has quirky mascots (as most of Japan does) and decent tasting fish products for the price. You also have options of ramen, actually pretty on-point desserts and some sides. The screen makes it easy and you can place it into “English” mode.

Location

Easy walk from Shioiri Station and one of the first restaurant options you’ll come across from the JR Yokosuka station. You’ll just need to walk over the pedestrian overpass on Route 16 (one of the few numbered streets in Japan).

Hamazushi (はま寿司)

While this was my first introduction of 100 yen sushi in town, the quality in recent years to me has gone down. It has many of the same features as Sushiro and if you are closer to Yokosuka-chuo and looking for some cheap sushi, this is your place. And if you super like it? There are over 400 locations around Japan.

Hamazushi Yokosuka-chuo Location

From the station, it’s a quick walk down “blue street”.

Pay by the color of your plate

Stepping it up a notch but still want something fast? Hit Sakanayasan no Shinsen (魚屋さんの新鮮 under the Yokosuka-chuo station on the Keikyu Line.

Sakanayasan no Shinsen (魚屋さんの新鮮)

If you want a step above the many 100 yen sushi-go-rounds in town, but still want the quick meal aspect, by far, the best sushi-go-round in Yokosuka is Sakanayasan no Shinsen (魚屋さんの新鮮).  Located underneath the Yokosuka-chuo station it is very convenient if you take the train.  For those of us in town, it’s right in the mix of it all.

What makes it the Best sushi-go-round in Yokosuka?

Sakanayasan no Shinsen (魚屋さんの新鮮) wins by the quality.  You can’t go wrong with sushi in Japan (what we rightly call nigiri in the states) but there’s definitely level’s to contend with.  Higher quality sushi-go-rounds will have different colored plates with the more expensive fish, costing more.

Here they range from 108 円 a plate to 712 円.  I have been here when they’ve had something super special that’s been a bit more too.  Sakanayasan no Shinsen (魚屋さんの新鮮)is part of a conglomerate, Uoko, which includes the fish dealer itself, you’ll see “Uoko” on the plates.  You know that the sushi here is FRESH.

There’s always specials to be had.  If you can read, you can just shout out your order to the chef.  The “every day” menu is your placemat and has the English translations.  Otherwise, just wait for the plate to come around and pick your choices.

Note: the signs near the plates are not always the fish they are near.

How’s this work?

If it’s your first time in a sushi-go-round, you’ll be seated at the counter when its available.  This isn’t normally seen as a languishing meal, so don’t set up shop, but meant to be a good quick meal.  They will bring you a cup of green tea, to which, if you need a refill you can say “お代わりをください” (o-ka-wa-ri-o-ku-da-sai).  This means “a second helping, please” and you only use this for refilling water or tea.  If you want another beer (which when you sit down you can say “ビールをください”, “bi-ru-o-ku-da-sai”), you need to ask for another glass. You wouldn’t refill a beer because it’s not free. (Unless your in an all-you-can-drink scenario, Japanese, it’s complicated sometimes).

Chop sticks will be in a box like this one the counter so no need to ask for them.  Soy sauce and dishes are also provided. Extra wasabi will be on the conveyor but normally, if the fish is “meant” to be served with wasabi, it will already have it.

Ginger to cleanse your pallet between bites is also provided.  Just use the tongs to put some on one of your sushi plates.

Let’s Eat!

Usually, there is always a three fish special, generally of different cuts of tuna but they also had shell fish going this day.

This just looked amazing so I had to try it.  If you don’t know what sometime is, and you are close enough to the chef you can say “すみません、このさかなはなんですか？” (su-mi-ma-sen, kono sakana wa nan desu ka), “what is this fish?” to learn.  Or you can just go in blind.  Asking is better for when you want it again in the future!  This actually is aji (horse mackerel), which surprised me.

There’s also a take out option.

If the line is too long or you just don’t want to wait, there is also the take out option.  Super reasonably priced. You won’t see this in the states!

Looking for something fancier?

The hands-down the best option for sushi in Yokosuka is Sushi Bar Enji. Expect to spend some of your dollar bills (they aren’t actually one of the places that takes dollars in the city) and be amazed by some delicious food.

What’s your favorite sushi-go-round in Yokosuka?

Which do you think is the best sushi-go-round in Yokosuka? Let me know in the comments!

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Yes, it is possible to use American money in Japan. If you’ve been to Yokosuka, you’ve probably noticed a few signs around the city with a “$”. As much as I harp on my American friends when I see they have American money on them (you’re in a foreign country! Enjoy the land!), the city encourages it.

But not for foreigners but for Japanese Nationals. Welcome to ドル街横須賀, doru-machi Yokosuka. Or Dollar City Yokosuka. ドルが使える街 (doru ga tsukaeru machi) the slogan says, “the city where dollars can be used”.

ドル街横須賀 Dollar City Yokosuka Passport

Yokosuka Naval Base is the United States’ largest overseas naval base so there are a lot of American’s in town.  We joke that we are “in America” when we are on base, but the city itself has seemingly wanted in on the gig to use American money in Japan.  What started as a promotion in 2013 has continued the use of dollars year-round and expanded to 92 stores.  If you check out their website, you’ll find a download for the last “passport” of Yokosuka which ran from November 2017 till early this year.  Each establishment that accepts dollars included a special if you do so, and you can collect stamps to receive different prizes.

Though the promotion is not currently running, they make mention on the Japanese side of the page that Yokosuka is expecting more visitors with the 2020 Olympics coming up.  I’d take that as a clue to watch out for a new passport.  A nice thing about the promotion, is it gives you a good lay of the land in Yokosuka with lots of suggestions for where to eat and shop.  There’s the added plus if you’re a tourist to know what the different areas of town are between Doubuita and Chuo area.

It is also a nice way to get out and try some various different Japanese foods.

Where to get American Money in Japan

Lucky Exchange is a currency exchange outfit in Yokosuka and has two locations available.  Check out their website or Facebook page for their current rates which they normally post from the day before.  They normally aren’t bad.  Several of the hotels in town, including New Yokosuka, also have a currency exchange.  There is also a Community Bank ATM directly outside of the Main Gate for the Naval Base that until now, I’ve never considered if foreign cards will work in or not but I’ll ask around.

In the meantime, if you already find yourself with American money in Japan, watch out for the signs around Yokosuka. Just remember, you probably won’t be getting the best bang for your buck as that establishment then has to go exchange it back into Japanese money, but the novelty is kind of fun.

As much as I love Japan, it’s slacking in one area. Alfresco dining. There’s just something about eating outside that makes me happy.  Sure, there are beer garden options in the summer, but it’s hard to find them all year. And why not?! That’s what heat lamps are for, as demonstrated by many locales in Queenstown when I was there (trust me, it’s cold down there in winter).  We do have one local saving grace for alfresco dining in Yokosuka: Coneli.

What makes alfresco dining in Yokosuka fun?

I think I’ve mentioned it before, for a town of 300,000, it’s very easy to see people you know.  Especially downtown when everyone walks down the main street to get to the train station after work.  I love sitting outside and drinking a beer or glass of wine and people watching.  It’s super fun when there is one of the many street fairs we have during the year, that’s probably the best.

If being tons of people you may know bothers you, you can head up to Sakuragicho and pay a visit to The Butchers Shop for another alfresco option.

I think in America it would be common to have a back yard grill with your friends. Here, its much more common to go out due to the size of people’s houses.  It’s just nice and relaxing, it’s also nice because they don’t mind me sitting there with my laptop :).

They have really good atmosphere as well on the deck and tend to play music I enjoy. And one plus even with all that? No table charge!

On to the food!

Coneli has changed ownership/name a few times since I’ve gotten here and this is my favorite establishment so far.  It’s Italian and has really yummy salads (another of my hard to find commodities), pasta, and pizza.  Thin crust, brick-oven style.  More personal-sized, my friends and I like getting a few to share.

Pizza? In Japan?! While it might not be top of your must–try foods in Japan, give it a try, it might just surprise you. Even the take out variety.

They have about 8 wines to choose from that aren’t too expensive and Italian beer in bottles along with Carlsberg on draft (don’t ask me how that one makes sense but at least it’s something different).

The salads a good size and tasty!

Have you found good alfresco dining in Yokosuka? Share the wealth below!

Yokosuka has a lot of 回転寿司 (Kaiten-zushi, the “s” in sushi becomes a “z” sound in this case) or Sushi-go-round restaurants but I had yet to find a local “real” sushi restaurant until a good friend of mine mentioned he’d been introduced to Sushi Enji. What makes it real? In my opinion, it’s the omakase sushi experience.

To be honest, I went twice in the first month as I loved it and it quickly became a regular splurge. Sushi Bar + Dining Enji (or just 鮨 Enji) opened in August of 2015 in a building that was previously a little izakaya (Japanese bar) which you grilled your own shell fish. There are izakaya ( 居酒屋 ) everywhere and you’ll be so much happier that Enji exists!

Quick Japanese Lesson

Because it’s in the name, I thought I would point out that the shop uses a more obscure kanji for the word “sushi”, Japan’s yummy vinegared rice with toppings. There are three ways you’ll see sushi written:

• 寿司
• 鮨
• or just plain hiragana of すし

The first is the most common but it’s possible when you are out or on a menu to see the second. It’s normally combine as in ” 鮨種 ” (sushidane, sushi toppings) but in of itself, it means sushi. Therefore ” 鮨 Enji ” is read “Sushi Enji”, so there you have it!

What is Omakase Sushi anyway?

お任せ (おまかせ, omakase) translates to “I’ll leave it up to you” and is the chef recommendations for the day.  It’s not only a sushi thing but can also be found at Kushikatsu (literally, fried things on a stick) and robatayaki (炉端焼き, literally, fire-side cooking) restaurants. However, the concept definitely goes hand in hand at sushi bars and sometimes you won’t even see a menu.

Manners at a Sushi Restaurant

There are some things to note at sushi restaurants. One nice thing here at Sushi Enji is that the owner’s Chef Taka and his wife Tomoko are very friendly and both speak English. So if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! They lived in the states for several years, the chef at no other but a sushi restaurant.  

Don’t add your own soy sauce!

You usually won’t see any お手塩 or otesho at higher quality sushi restaurants. These are the little dishes you use for soy sauce and can be literally translated as ‘hand salt’. The chef will have figured out the perfect way to season the fish so it’s best to leave it to them (see what I did there?).

That being said, if you have the option, you’ll want to dip the fish side, not the しゃり (shari, or sushi rice, which can also be referred to as 寿司米, sushimai) side.

To chop stick or to not chop stick

お箸 (ohashi, chop sticks) will be offered but you don’t need to use them if you don’t want. It’s perfectly ok to pick up your sushi with your fingers! But at Sushi Enji, you’ll definitely want them for all the appetizers!

Worried about getting your fingers dirty? You’ll be given an お絞り (oshibori) which is a moist towel.

Securing your reservation

There are two seatings every night. One at 6 pm and one at half past 8. You can make your reservation on their Facebook page and will be asked to choose between three options. 10,000 yen, 12,000 yen, or 15,000 yen. Yes, omakase sushi (and quality sushi in general) is expensive.

What’s the difference in price? The number of dishes and the quality of the fish. The most expensive will obviously have the best there was to offer at the market!

For the full omakase experience, there are about 6-8 seats at the bar.  

If you have allergies, make sure to shoot them a quick message to let them know!

Drink Options

For drinks, they have Suntory Premium Malts Master’s Dream on tap or a wide selection of wine, sho-chu and sake.  When I’m feeling like a Japanese spirit, I get self concious because there is so much I don’t know about it. Never fear, they will definitely help you pick out something tasty here!

Omakase, “I leave it up to you”: What to expect

Come hungry. You will get a lot of food, especially if you have the more expensive option. I believe I had over 20 different plates (one sushi piece is one dish) the last time I was there.

Interspersed with the fish will be many おつまみ (otsumami) which can be translated as a snack you have while drinking but can also mean a side dish. Consider them like appetizers.

A likely pick will be a traditional Japanese dish called 茶碗蒸し, chawanmushi, or literally “tea cup steam”. It is a savory egg custard dish with different ingredients inside of it, normally seafood. In fact, expect all of the side dishes to be inspired by the local catches of the day! The chef makes regular trips to Tsukiji Market as well as some other fish markets on the Miura Peninsula.

The omakase sushi will each be placed individually on your plate, you won’t get more until you finished the last.  

A soup will come near the end of the meal which is more common in Japan. And finally, dessert to top it off! You’re not going to want to ask for the check you’ll be so happy.

Where to find Sushi Bar + Dining Enji

Head out the main gate of the Yokosuka Naval base towards the Hotel New Yokosuka, hang a left and an immediate right and they are a few doors down on your right. Wood and glass sliding door.  

Alternatively, they are near equidistant from the Shioiri Station (汐入駅) and the Yokosuka-Chuo Station (横須賀中央駅) on the Keikyu Line. Yes, I’d go far enough to send travellers down during their trips in Japan.

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