Jagaimo
Motoyawata, Ichikawa
Restaurant in Ichikawa, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 2025 Yoshoku (EAST) 100 selection in Moto Yawata, this 20-seat neighbourhood bistro has served potato-focused western-style Japanese dishes since 1986. Lamp-lit, non-smoking, and priced at JPY 3,000–3,999 for dinner, it delivers award-recognised quality at mid-tier cost with straightforward booking and a relaxed counter-and-table format.
About Jagaimo
Jagaimo is a casual venue in Ichikawa with a price band of JPY 3,000–3,999. It is in Tabelog's 2025 Yoshoku EAST 100, giving it a point of recognition for diners comparing options in Ichikawa's dining scene.
Plan around the basics: casual dress, a JPY 3,000–3,999 budget, and the published opening schedule.
The Yoshoku Recognition and What to Expect
Jagaimo's recognition is tied to the Yoshoku category in Tabelog's 2025 EAST list. First-timers should treat this as a concise practical guide rather than a dish-by-dish preview.
Hours run 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–11 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tuesday is closed. Sunday is evening-only, from 5:30–11 PM.
Booking, Pricing, and Practical Details
The price band is JPY 3,000–3,999, and the dress code is casual.
For context, Jagaimo can be compared with venues such as Pizzeria Canto Della Terra, Saryo Ren, Tomino Ya Motoyawata honten, Chonan Montaichio, and BAMBOU, as well as other Ichikawa dining options generally.
Visit on a day when Jagaimo is open, dress casually, and allow JPY 3,000–3,999 per person.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 2 Chome-16-19 Yawata, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0021, Japan
- Website
- yawata-jyagaimo.com
- Phone
- +81 47-334-9016
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, low lamp lighting and a nostalgic yoshoku feel create a relaxed, slightly elegant atmosphere that suits quiet conversations and lingering over food and drinks.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Highballs, Sake
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Dishes
- potato-based small plates
- assorted potato gratins
- potato croquettes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-16-19 Yawata, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0021, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–11 PM
Location
2 Chome-16-19 Yawata, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0021, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Saryo Ren, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Chonan Montaichio, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Pizzeria Canto Della Terra, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- BAMBOU, Notable alternative
- Tomino Ya Motoyawata honten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Among Ichikawa's yoshoku and western-influenced options, Jagaimo holds the only Tabelog 100 (EAST) 2025 spot in the category, making it the benchmark for quality in this price band. Pizzeria Canto Della Terra matches the JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner range but focuses on Italian rather than yoshoku, and lacks the same formal recognition. Tomino Ya Motoyawata honten sits slightly below at JPY 2,000–2,999 for dinner, offering a lower entry point with easier walk-in availability but without the Tabelog pedigree. For travellers seeking yoshoku specifically, the choice here is straightforward: the award and the potato-centric sourcing justify the JPY 3,000+ spend over cheaper neighbourhood alternatives.
Saryo Ren serves tea-house fare at JPY 1,000–1,999 and Chonan Montaichio operates in the sub-JPY 1,000 category, both better suited to quick, budget-conscious meals than sit-down western-style cooking. If potato-focused yoshoku is the priority and you want the Tabelog 100 credential at a neighbourhood price, book here. If Italian or lighter spending matters more, consider Pizzeria Canto Della Terra or Tomino Ya first. None of the peers offer the same combination of award recognition, intimate scale, and relaxed lamp-lit atmosphere at this price tier.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Jagaimo?
Both lunch and dinner hours run on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–11 PM. Sunday is dinner-only, from 5:30–11 PM, and Tuesday is closed.
What should a first-timer know about Jagaimo?
Jagaimo is in Ichikawa, has a casual dress code, and has a price band of JPY 3,000–3,999. It is in Tabelog's 2025 Yoshoku EAST 100.
Is Jagaimo good for a special occasion?
Jagaimo is a casual Ichikawa option in the JPY 3,000–3,999 range.
What are alternatives to Jagaimo?
Comparisons include Saryo Ren, Pizzeria Canto Della Terra, Tomino Ya Motoyawata honten, Chonan Montaichio, and BAMBOU, along with other dining in Ichikawa generally.
