{"id":508158,"date":"2025-01-20T10:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T01:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/?p=508158"},"modified":"2025-05-10T11:32:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T02:32:29","slug":"donzoko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/gourmet\/donzoko\/","title":{"rendered":"Retro Bar Donzoko in Shinjuku: A Timeless Showa Experience Since 1951"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>A Beloved Shinjuku Spot Since 1951, Loved by Cultural Icons<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/62e8e264ac9a0794156edd6bcb080126-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Grilled Mushrooms - Donzoko\" width=\"185\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-508258\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Donzoko, a classic dining bar founded in 1951, sits quietly on Suehiro Street in Shinjuku. Just steps from Shinjuku Sanchome\u2019s lively stretch, it\u2019s tucked away in a quaint alley.<\/p>\n<p>Step inside the ivy-covered brick building and you\u2019re transported to the nostalgic Showa era. Beloved by cultural giants like Yukio Mishima and Akira Kurosawa, this venue is cherished for its history and distinct charm\u2014offering a cozy ambiance no modern bar could replicate.<\/p>\n<p>The menu features a wide array of Western-style dishes, including meats, seafood, salads, creative plates, and original Donzoko specials. Kitchen recommendations are highlighted with pictures, making ordering easy for all.<\/p>\n<p>Popular items include low-temp roasted domestic beef (\u00a51,300), herb-scented chicken ham (\u00a5650), and saut\u00e9ed beef tongue with asparagus (\u00a51,500).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/0fcbd82c2ecd0198923615868b3a6076-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Marinated Oysters\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-508257\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The marinated oysters (\u00a5700) are refreshing yet rich\u2014perfect as an appetizer or a palate refresher.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/19d70c5724df9007c7b1f282aee60bea-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese Omelette\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-508255\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cheese omelet (\u00a5850) is a favorite among female guests, with melty cheese generously packed from edge to edge.<\/p>\n<p><br style=\"clear:both;\"><\/p>\n<p>The star menu item is the medium-sized mix cheese pizza (\u00a51,300 for 2\u20133 people), layered with sweet mushrooms, onions, and generous cheese. Another favorite is the uniquely named &#8220;Mr. Hayashi\u2019s Rice&#8221; (\u00a5950), a longtime staple.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/21812ecdf9a1437bc69a665fd4e595dd-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mix Cheese Pizza\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-508256\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The flavor blend of mushroom sweetness and gooey cheese makes this pizza a standout.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/1271dede258b3c66d6e836de7365b893-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mr. Hayashi\u2019s Rice\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-508259\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also enjoy Mr. Hayashi\u2019s Rice without the rice. Featuring beef and vegetables seasoned with oyster sauce, this dish is simple yet deeply flavorful.<\/p>\n<p><br style=\"clear:both;\"><\/p>\n<p>Why the name &#8220;Mr. Hayashi&#8221;? According to the staff, the dish was originally requested by the manager of actor and voice actor Hozei Komatsu, a former Ministry of Finance official who often ate it at home. It became a menu staple over time.<\/p>\n<p>Each floor has bartenders who mix cocktails tailored to your taste. Beers and wines start at just \u00a5600 per glass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Original Cocktail (Donkaku)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A house favorite since the restaurant\u2019s founding. Priced at \u00a5700.<\/p>\n<p>Also available: sherry, sake, plum wine, sparkling wine, and homemade sangria. Wine bottles start at \u00a53,000.<\/p>\n<p>(YOKOSO Shinjuku Editorial Team)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"background-color:#a9a9a9\" align=\"center\"><font color=\"white\">Basic Information<\/font><\/h3>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Store Name<\/td>\n<td>Donzoko<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Address<\/td>\n<td>3-10-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TEL<\/td>\n<td>03-3354-77499<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business Hours<\/td>\n<td>17:00\u201324:30 (Last food order 23:30, last drink order 24:00)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Closed<\/td>\n<td>Open Daily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>2-min walk from Exit B2 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Marunouchi &#038; Fukutoshin Lines)<br \/>\n          2-min walk from Exit C5 (Toei Shinjuku Line)\n      <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Note: Menu items, prices, business hours, and holidays are subject to change. Please check with the venue for the most up-to-date details.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"background-color:#a9a9a9\" align=\"center\"><font color=\"white\">MAP<\/font><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3240.4219852275096!2d139.70421031518458!3d35.691231980191965!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60188cdb62bc3ee7%3A0x477b3dde9bd2b876!2z44Gp44KT5bqVIOacrOW6lw!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1489741400587\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Beloved Shinjuku Spot Since 1951, Loved by Cultural Icons Donzoko, a classic dining bar founded in 1951, sit [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":504897,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,120,99,106,15,8],"tags":[123,156],"class_list":["post-508158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-izakaya","category-area-sightseeing-spot","category-latest-post","category-east-sightseeing","category-other","category-gourmet","tag-shinjuku","tag-western-bar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508158"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=508158"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":511720,"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/508158\/revisions\/511720"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/504897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=508158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=508158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yokoso-shinjuku.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=508158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}