01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When a serious appetite strikes, Ichikawa Shokudo by the south exit of Ichikawa Station is an easy place to rely on. The ticket vending machine displays an extensive list of choices, led by generous combination sets that bring multiple main dishes together onto a single tray. The tori karaage and yakisoba set is especially tempting: stir-fried noodles coated in deep, savory sauce share space with crisp fried chicken and a bowl of rice. Cabbage, bean sprouts, and pork layered beneath the noodles add texture, while the rich yakisoba sauce turns the noodles into a satisfying side for the white rice.
Even ordered on its own, the tori karaage is a firm favorite, seasoned with a gentle balance of sweet and salty notes under a crunchy coating that makes it an ideal pairing with steamed rice. The kitchen pairs this fried chicken with a wide variety of partners, from rich eggplant stir-fried with miso to ginger pork, daytime-friendly ham and eggs, and grilled fish. Diners looking to cover even more ground in one sitting can turn to trio combinations that plate fried chicken, ginger pork, and yakisoba together.
An oversized rice cooker sits in the dining room, allowing guests to help themselves to free rice refills. The space features both counter and table seating, welcoming solo diners, students, and workers unwinding with dinner and a drink after hours. The meal ticket machine accepts cash only, so having thousand-yen bills or coins on hand ensures a smooth visit.
