Simonya
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A lively neighborhood izakaya steps from Nakai Station, part of the beloved 四文屋 (Shimonya) yakitori chain founded in Shinjuku in 1998. The compact, no-frills interior — wooden tables, crates for seating, and a bustling charcoal grill behind the counter — hums with after-work regulars spilling onto terrace seats on the sidewalk. The kitchen excels at yakitori and yakiton (pork offal skewers) charcoal-grilled to order at around ¥120 per stick, alongside simmered offal, pickles, fried potato salad, horse sashimi, and grilled onigiri. Best paired with a draft beer, Kinmiya umewari (plum shochu), or a shitamachi highball.
Address
1-chōme-18-7 Nakaochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 161-0032, Japan
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Hours
Today
Opens soon17:00 – 23:00
Monday
17:00 – 23:00
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
Friday
17:00 – 23:00
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
Sunday
17:00 – 23:00
Features
Reservations acceptedNon-smokingEnglish menu availableCredit cards accepted (AMEX)Casual neighborhood izakayaOutdoor seating availableAfter-work drinksYakitori and yakiton skewersKushiyaki / IzakayaCounter and table seats (23 total)
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Menu
* The menu was scanned by a user, not uploaded by the owner. There may be inaccuracies.
Skewers (Yakitori & Yakiton)
Side Dishes
Drinks
Skewers (Yakitori & Yakiton)
Chicken Thigh Skewer
Juicy chicken thigh charcoal-grilled on a skewer, available in tare (sweet soy sauce) or shio (salt) seasoning. A classic yakitori staple, tender and smoky.
¥120
Chicken Liver with Sesame Salt
Chicken liver skewer seasoned with sesame salt, grilled until just pink inside. Rich and creamy texture with a nutty finish, a house favorite.
¥120
Chicken Wing with Green Onion
Chicken wing skewer paired with sliced green onion, grilled over charcoal with shio (salt) seasoning. Crispy skin and juicy meat.
¥120
Pork Tongue Skewer
Thinly sliced pork tongue skewer, grilled over charcoal. Firm, satisfying texture with a clean meaty flavor — one of the popular yakiton cuts.
¥120
Chicken Cartilage Skewer
Chicken cartilage skewer grilled to a satisfying crunch. Light and uniquely textured, great with cold beer.
¥120
Pork Uterus Skewer (Kobukuro)
Pork kobukuro (uterus) skewer, a prized offal cut with a dense, chewy texture. Charcoal-grilled with tare or salt.
¥120
Pork Rectum Skewer (Teppo)
Pork teppo (rectum) skewer, one of the classic yakiton offal cuts. Has a thick, chewy texture and rich flavor when grilled over charcoal.
¥120
Pork Heart Skewer
Pork heart skewer grilled over charcoal. Lean, dense, and mildly flavored — a standard izakaya offal item that pairs well with salt seasoning.
¥120
Pork Skirt Steak Skewer (Harami)
Pork harami (skirt steak / diaphragm) skewer, prized for its rich, beefy flavor and juicy texture. Grilled over charcoal.
¥120
Chicken Breast with Wasabi
Lean chicken breast skewer topped with a dab of wasabi. Light and refreshing, the wasabi adds a clean heat that lifts the mild chicken.
¥120
Asparagus Skewer
Fresh asparagus grilled on a skewer. Lightly charred and tender, a popular vegetable option among the meat-heavy skewer lineup.
¥120
Shiitake Mushroom Skewer
Whole shiitake mushroom grilled on a skewer. Smoky and savory with a meaty texture — a satisfying vegetable option from the charcoal grill.
¥120
Whey-Fed Pork Sausage Skewer
Handmade sausage skewer made from whey-fed pork, grilled over charcoal. Juicy and flavorful with a natural casing snap.
¥120
Side Dishes
Simmered Tofu (Nikomi Tofu)
Soft tofu slow-simmered in a rich savory broth. Warming and filling, a classic izakaya comfort dish.
¥390
Soy-Marinated Soft-Boiled Egg
Soft-boiled egg marinated in a sweet soy tare. Silky white with a jammy, deeply flavored yolk — a perfect drinking snack.
¥120
Fried Potato Salad
A Simonya signature: potato salad served fried, with a crispy golden exterior and creamy interior. Unique preparation not found everywhere.
¥390
Raw Horse Sashimi
Thinly sliced raw horse meat served as sashimi with condiments. A prized izakaya delicacy — lean, finely grained, and mildly sweet.
¥500
Grilled Rice Ball
Rice ball brushed with soy sauce and grilled until the exterior is lightly charred and crispy. A satisfying way to end a yakitori session.
¥200
Quick-Pickled Vegetables (2-type plate)
A small plate of two types of lightly salted, quick-pickled seasonal vegetables. Crisp and refreshing palate cleanser.
¥390
Chicken Liver Simmered in Ginger Soy (Shigure-ni)
Chicken liver slow-simmered in sweet soy sauce with ginger until glazed. Sweet, savory, and deeply umami — great with rice or sake.
¥100
Pork Stomach Kimchi (Gatsu Kimuchi)
Sliced pork stomach (gatsu) tossed with house kimchi seasoning. Chewy, spicy, and tangy — a bold flavor-packed snack.
¥100
Drinks
Draft Beer
Cold draft beer on tap. The go-to opening drink, crisp and refreshing alongside the charcoal skewers.
¥550
Plum Shochu (Umewari)
Kinmiya shochu poured over plum syrup — a shitamachi Tokyo classic. Sweet, smooth, and low-key potent.
¥390
Whisky Highball
Japanese whisky mixed with chilled soda water. Light and effervescent, a popular alternative to beer at izakayas.
¥390
Oolong Tea
Chilled oolong tea — a non-alcoholic option to sip between skewers.
¥390
Japanese Sake (Takinotsukasa, Aichi)
Cold sake from Takinotsukasa brewery in Aichi Prefecture. Clean, dry style that pairs well with the savory grilled skewers.
¥390