Yokosuka Food Corner - Blue Street and Beyond: Pink Pony Cafe

I might best describe the Pink Pony as an izakaya with American interior serving both American and Japanese inspired home cooking. It is definitely warm and inviting, with great food in a laid back atmosphere.

This place just draws you in...

Pink Pony is located nearby Tori Gin and Garlic House. It's tucked away on a back street. Although there is a very convenient pay parking lot directly across from the restaurant, it is a very easy walk from the train station or base. Find them on the blog map.

They are closed on Mondays and unspecified holidays. Hours are from 1800 to 0200 with last order at 0100.

Their website. Phone: 046-823-8559

Mushroom soup

So there is a plate that you'll be given soon after arrival and even before ordering. When this happens you know there is a seating fee or a compulsory appetizer. It's part of the Japanese system at most izakayas so just go with the flow.

This was one of the better "otoshi" as the Japanese call it. The homemade mushroom soup was excellent.

Shrimp Avocado Caesar salad

The shrimp avocado caesar salad was very good. 800 Yen and the size was about right for that price. The lighting in the restaurant was excellent for photos.

Spicy potatoes with ketchup, mustard and mayo on the side

Nachos with chili bean sauce

The serving size on many of the dishes was a bit on the small side. But I think they made up for it with their homemade and well thought out dishes.

chicken karaage - fried chicken

The chicken karaage was simply battered and salted it seemed. There may be a "buffalo" style available so ask for it and they may be able to make it. I saw a reference to it on another website.

Although I've provided a menu below, it is possible (and likely) that they vary it with the seasons. If this is the case you can go with a Japanese friend, learn Japanese, or just wing it! You can still get good food with a little English on their part and maybe a little Japanese on your part. Or just point to some pictures on their website. With the Key Food Kanji and katakana (and some English on the menu) you'll be able to figure out the menu.

A lot going on in the interior

Eggplant with bacon

You'll see "bacon" on the menu a lot here. It's important not to confuse this with American style bacon. The bacon here (and at most restaurants in Japan) is a thick cut of pork belly that has not been smoked and cured like the American version. There is a lot of fat and just a little bit of meat. You can also see this in the next dish below.

Simmered "horo horo ni" pork

This stewed pork was served over a bed of garbanzo beans with a tasty sauce.


Garlic jalapeno and nori tuna pizza half and half

We asked which pizza they recommended between the garlic-jalapeno and nori-tuna and they kindly offered to make one half and half! Both were excellent. The pizza was 1200 Yen and it was excellent!