01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When craving a satisfying fish lunch, Yamakawa, tucked into an alley near Hamamatsucho Station, proves a dependable stop. The midday menu features sashimi set meals alongside simmered and grilled fish sets. A welcome perk of the simmered and grilled sets is the option to accompany your main plate with either fresh sashimi or nikujaga, the homestyle stew of beef and potatoes. Whether choosing tender simmered flounder soaked through with braising broth or plump, delicately salted grilled horse mackerel, pairing the main dish with a side of sashimi makes for an abundant tray. Rounded out with freshly cooked rice, dashi-rich miso soup, and pickles, it offers a calm, grounding weekday lunch.
Evening Small Plates and Seasonal Fish
Come evening, the repertoire expands with seasonal seafood and an array of à la carte plates suited to beer or sake. Fish enthusiasts will find plenty to savor, including fragrant Saikyo-miso-marinated sablefish and salmon grilled to a gentle char, sashimi platters featuring tuna and horse mackerel, and deeply simmered fish collar stew. Piquant tidbits such as shutō and wasabi-marinated octopus share the menu with crisp tempura and freshly fried breaded oysters, inviting a leisurely pace with drinks.
The dining space features both counter and table seating, accommodating solo walk-ins as smoothly as small groups gathering for a shared meal. Tables tend to fill up quickly at dinner, so booking ahead offers peace of mind. When winding down, comforting staples such as grilled onigiri or dashi-poured ochazuke make for an easy and satisfying finish.
