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About this place
One of the pleasures of eating at YotsuyaKokuteIru is its Napolitan, which the bar calls “red soba”. This nostalgic spaghetti dish has a kissaten, or old-fashioned Japanese coffee shop, feel. Reviewers say they polished off a plate of it, while others single out the popular Napolitan as a highlight. It is the sort of dish that can turn a quick drink into dinner.
Potato salad is another well-liked choice mentioned in reviews. For something to nibble on with a drink, the menu also lists oil sardines and cheese nori rolls. Those looking for a more substantial meal might try the mentaiko pasta, Napolitan or German-style potatoes; one visitor said they ended up eating more than planned.
There is a broad choice of drinks to pair with the food, from cocktails to whisky. One reviewer said the bartender tailored a cocktail to their preferences and taste, and others recommend the master's special cocktail. YotsuyaKokuteIru suits an evening in Arakicho spent over red soba, or a more leisurely drink with a few snacks.
