
養老乃瀧 at Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane
Location: 1 Chome-2-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane
養老乃瀧 新宿西口店 (Yoronotaki) is a long-established chain izakaya near Shinjuku Station's west exit, offering affordable Japanese
養老乃瀧 新宿西口店 (Yoronotaki) is a long-established chain izakaya near Shinjuku Station's west exit, offering affordable Japanese
養老乃瀧 新宿西口店, or Yoronotaki Shinjuku Nishiguchi, is a branch of one of Japan's most recognisable izakaya chains, situated at 1-2-2 Nishishinjuku just a three-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station's west exit. The Yoronotaki group has operated izakaya across Japan since the mid-20th century, and this Shinjuku branch serves the area's office workers, commuters and late-night revellers with the dependable, affordable fare that has defined the brand for generations. The location near Omoide Yokocho places it within the historic drinking district of west Shinjuku.The menu offers the wide variety of food typical of Japanese izakaya, including grilled skewers, sashimi, fried dishes, noodles and rice bowls, all at accessible price points that make it popular for group dining and casual after-work gatherings. The drinks selection includes beer, sake, shochu and highballs, with set courses and all-you-can-drink options available for parties. The establishment accepts walk-ins and is known for its late opening hours, making it a reliable option when other restaurants have closed.
The restaurant operates daily from 10:00 to midnight, an unusually long schedule that accommodates both early lunchers and late-night diners. The west exit location is convenient for those transferring between JR, Odakyu, Keio and Toei subway lines, and the affordable pricing and variety of food make it a practical choice for visitors unfamiliar with Japanese izakaya customs who want a straightforward, no-frills dining experience.
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養老乃瀧

Yokojo Ramen Shop Front
The image shows the exterior of a Japanese ramen shop with visible signage in Japanese characters, including '養老' and '加藤店'. A red lantern hangs on the left side, and there is an awning above the entrance. Inside, shelves with stacked containers are visible through the glass doors. A person wearing gloves appears to be preparing food near the counter.

Yakitori Shop Front in Japan
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Restaurant Exterior with Signage and Entrance
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Sake Shop Exterior with Map Display
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Ryokan Izakaya Exterior
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Sushi restaurant exterior
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Restaurant Entrance with Nappa and Signage
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Sappori Otsukami Menu
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Sapporo Beer and Lemonade
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Omoide Yokochō Alleyway
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Grilled Skewers on a Striped Plate
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Interior of a Japanese Izakaya Bar
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Sapporo Beer and Grilled Fish
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Soba Noodle Bowl with Tempura and Soft-Boiled Egg
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Sapporo Beer and Side Items on Wooden Table
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Japanese Table Setting with Grilled Skewers and Sashimi
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Sapporo Beer and Yakitori
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Japanese Meal Spread
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Katsu Dish with Salad
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Fried Fish with Sauce
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Interior of a Japanese Izakaya Bar
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Grilled Squid with Sauces
A rectangular ceramic plate holds grilled squid rings, charred on the outside and pale inside. Two dollops of sauce accompany the dish—one creamy yellow (likely mayonnaise) and one pinkish-orange (possibly spicy mayo or goma shōya). The plate rests on a worn wooden table surface.

Japanese Food Dishes on Wooden Table
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Grilled Skewers on a Plate
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Grilled Meat with Rice
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Sapporo Beer and Side Dish
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Beer glasses on a wooden table
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Sapporo Beer Glass
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Grilled Skewers with Sauce
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Two glasses of iced drink on a table
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Omoide Yokochō Street View
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Grilled Skewers and Beer at Japanese Restaurant
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Sashimi Plating
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Sapporo Beer and Chicken Katsu Skewers
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Restaurant Interior with TV and Posters
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Tofu with Bonito Flakes
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Night Street Scene with Neon Signs
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Crispy Fried Croquettes on a Plate
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Japanese Table Setting with Grilled Skewers and Sashimi
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Sashimi Platter with Wasabi and Greens
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Beer and Water with Lemon Squeezer
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Bowl of pickled garlic cloves
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Nagatacho Alleyway at Night
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Grilled Skewers with Sauce and Lemon
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Japanese Restaurant Interior
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Carnivore Meal with Salad
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Japanese Restaurant Table Setting
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Japanese Restaurant Interior View
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Yakitori and Beer Meal
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Japanese Dining Table Setting
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Dining Table with Condiments and Drink
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Sapporo Beer Glass on Wooden Table
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Fried Fish with Salad
A plate of golden-brown fried fish fillets served alongside a fresh salad with lettuce, cucumber, and a lemon wedge. The dish is presented on a white plate set against a floral-patterned tablecloth.

Japanese Meal Setting
A table set with various Japanese dishes including grilled meat, salad, pickled radish, and a bowl of soup. Chopsticks are placed on the table along with a bottle of sauce.

Sashimi Platter with Wasabi and Soy Sauce
A close-up of a rectangular white plate holding neatly arranged slices of pink-and-white sashimi, likely salmon or tuna, garnished with green shiso leaves and a small dollop of wasabi. A small compartment in the plate contains soy sauce. The table is covered with a blue floral-patterned cloth, and part of another dish with black-and-white patterns is visible at the bottom left.

Japanese Restaurant Interior Display
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Japanese Menu Item Label
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