Yuchan Shokudo

07/16/2026

2026-07-16 THU, 4:50pm PDT update:

Oh, my. It's HOT again. Not fun. If you're wondering about our fish dishes such as the Tuna Poke Donburi, that will be in stock again TOMORROW/FRIDAY (assuming the vendor actually delivers it to us this time).

As for today, good news! The following are back in stock: Potato Croquettes, Yaki-Onigiri and, because today is Thursday, both the Gyuuniku Donburi and Seafood Dashi Ramen are back!

See below for more details.

REGULAR ITEMS AVAILABLE:
- Everything EXCEPT Brussels Garlic Sautee appetizer.

SPECIAL SMALL PLATES:
- [SP.APP] *Sunomono / assorted pickled items
- [SP.APP] **Hiyayakko Tofu / spicy chilled tofu
- [SP.APP] *2pc Potato Croquettes / served two different ways
- [SP.APP] **Yaki-onigiri / toasted rice ball
- [SP.APP] *Deep-Fried Seafood Shrimp Shumai / 4pc per order
- [SP.APP] **Banbanji Chicken Salad / chilled and slightly spicy
- [SP.APP] *Spicy & Creamy Ika Squid Salad / slightly spicy
- [SP.APP] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu / cutlet + potato salad + cabbage

SPECIAL NOODLE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Karu-men" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "pasta carbonara"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Spicy Mentaiko Pasta / our version of a traditional classic
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Naporitan" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "spaghetti Napoli"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] Stir-Fried Pork Belly Yakisoba Noodles
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Seafood Dashi Ramen / Pescetarian-friendly, completely meat-free
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Hiyashi Chuuka / chilled ramen salad (the quintessential warm-weather special)

SPECIAL RICE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Gyuuniku Beef Donburi (on most Thursdays, dine-in only!)
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Curry Platter / definitely our largest curry platter

SPECIAL RICE TEISHOKU (MEAL SETS W/ SIDES OF RICE & SOUP):
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu Teishoku
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Pork Buta Shogayaki / pork belly stir-fry in soy-ginger sauce
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only, now online)

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Spicy "Piri-Kara" Pork Buta Shogayaki / Spicy version!
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only)

*Not sold online.
**Not sold online, take-away nor to-go.

07/12/2026

2026-07-12 SUN, 11:47am PDT update:

FYI: We're running low on chicken kara-age, so both the appetizer and the curry platter are only available for dine-in purposes (not sold online or for to-go).

In the meantime, here are today's notable items and special offerings (reminder: time-frames only indicate possible availability before the item sells out):

REGULAR ITEMS AVAILABLE:
- YES: Brussels Garlic Sautee appetizer (available 12-3pm, then 5-10pm)

SPECIAL SMALL PLATES:
- [SP.APP] *Sunomono / assorted pickled items
- [SP.APP] **Hiyayakko Tofu / spicy chilled tofu
- [SP.APP] *2pc Potato Croquettes / served two different ways
- [SP.APP] *Deep-Fried Seafood Shrimp Shumai / 4pc per order
- [SP.APP] **Banbanji Chicken Salad / chilled and slightly spicy
- [SP.APP] *Spicy & Creamy Ika Squid Salad / slightly spicy
- [SP.APP] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu / cutlet + potato salad + cabbage

SPECIAL NOODLE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Karu-men" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "pasta carbonara"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Spicy Mentaiko Pasta / our version of a traditional classic
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Naporitan" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "spaghetti Napoli"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] Stir-Fried Pork Belly Yakisoba Noodles
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Seafood Dashi Ramen / Pescetarian-friendly, completely meat-free
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Hiyashi Chuuka / chilled ramen salad (the quintessential warm-weather special)

SPECIAL RICE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Tuna Poke Donburi / soy-ginger raw-fish rice bowl
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Smoked Salmon Poke Donburi / new for the summer!
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Unajuu Unagi Eel Box Meal / available 12-3pm, then 5-10pm
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Sausage Breakfast Donburi / 12-3pm only!
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Curry Platter / definitely our largest curry platter
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Brussels Vegetable Donburi / available 12-3pm, then 5-10pm

SPECIAL RICE TEISHOKU (MEAL SETS W/ SIDES OF RICE & SOUP):
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **A5 Wagyu Lifter/Blade Steak Tataki (available 5-10pm)
**w/ specially-seasoned Jidori egg rice

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu Teishoku
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Pork Buta Shogayaki / pork belly stir-fry in soy-ginger sauce
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only, now online)

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Spicy "Piri-Kara" Pork Buta Shogayaki / Spicy version!
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only)

*Not sold online.
**Not sold online, take-away nor to-go.

07/11/2026

2026-07-11 SAT, 11:05am PDT:

GOOD NEWS: Happy Hour is in effective from yesterday until probably the end of SEP 2026 (if the heat persists). Appetizer-Combo Deal will be available everyday between 5pm - 7pm: discounted beer or sake with every simultaneous purchase of an appetizer (full details on our menu placard).

BAD NEWS: The Double Spicy Tuna Donburi is temporarily discontinued due to inventory issues with some of the core components from our suppler/vendor. We will keep you posted.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

In the meantime, here is what we have for today:

REGULAR ITEMS AVAILABLE:
- YES: Brussels Garlic Sautee appetizer (between 12pm ~ 3pm, then 5pm ~ 10pm)
- NO: Hiroshima Kaki-Furai Oysters appetizer

SPECIAL SMALL PLATES:
- [SP.APP] *Sunomono / assorted pickled items
- [SP.APP] **Hiyayakko Tofu / spicy chilled tofu
- [SP.APP] *2pc Potato Croquettes / served two different ways
- [SP.APP] *Deep-Fried Seafood Shrimp Shumai / 4pc per order
- [SP.APP] **Banbanji Chicken Salad / chilled and slightly spicy
- [SP.APP] *Spicy & Creamy Ika Squid Salad / slightly spicy
- [SP.APP] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu / cutlet + potato salad + cabbage

SPECIAL NOODLE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Karu-men" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "pasta carbonara"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Spicy Mentaiko Pasta / our version of a traditional classic
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Naporitan" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "spaghetti Napoli"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] Stir-Fried Pork Belly Yakisoba Noodles
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Seafood Dashi Ramen / Pescetarian-friendly, completely meat-free
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Hiyashi Chuuka / chilled ramen salad (the quintessential warm-weather special)

SPECIAL RICE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Tuna Poke Donburi / soy-ginger raw-fish rice bowl
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Smoked Salmon Poke Donburi / new for the summer!
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Unajuu Unagi Eel Box Meal / limited time only!
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Sausage Breakfast Donburi / 12-3pm only!
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Curry Platter / definitely our largest curry platter
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Brussels Vegetable Donburi / between 12-3pm, then again 5-10pm

SPECIAL RICE TEISHOKU (MEAL SETS):
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **A5 Wagyu Lifter/Blade Steak Tataki (meal set)
**w/ specially-seasoned Jidori egg rice

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu Teishoku (meal set)
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Spicy "Piri-Kara" Pork Buta Shogayaki / Spicy stir-fry (meat set)
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only)

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Pork Buta Shogayaki / pork belly stir-fry in soy-ginger sauce
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only, now online)

*Not sold online.
**Not sold online, take-away nor to-go.

07/04/2026

2026-07-03 FRI, 4:55pm PDT update:

Thanks for being patient -- the Brussels Garlic Sautee appetizer is back! As usual, supplies are very limited, so come and get it soon (dine-in only, not available online or to-go).

06/30/2026

Our next Kushiyaki / Yakitori Dinner Event is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026. See you then!

06/30/2026

2026-06-30 TUE, 5:00pm PDT update:

It's the last day of the JUN 2026 and we're slowly climbing back into the low 90s again. Here is what's available today!

REGULAR ITEMS AVAILABLE TONIGHT:
- Everything EXCEPT the Brussels Garlic Sautee appetizer and Hiroshima Kaki-Furai Oysters appetizer.

SPECIAL SMALL PLATES:
- [SP.APP] *Sunomono / assorted pickled items
- [SP.APP] **Yaki-onigiri / toasted rice ball
- [SP.APP] **Hiyayakko Tofu / spicy chilled tofu
- [SP.APP] **Banbanji Chicken Salad / chilled and slightly spicy
- [SP.APP] *Deep-Fried Seafood Shrimp Shumai / 4pc per order
- [SP.APP] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu / cutlet + potato salad + cabbage

SPECIAL NOODLE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Hiyashi Chuuka / chilled ramen salad (the quintessential warm-weather special)
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Karu-men" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "pasta carbonara"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **Spicy Mentaiko Pasta / our version of a traditional classic
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] **"Naporitan" Pasta / our Japanese-styled version of "spaghetti Napoli"
- [SP.MAIN.NOODLES] Stir-Fried Pork Belly Yakisoba Noodles

SPECIAL RICE DISHES/BOWLS:
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Tuna Poke Donburi / soy-ginger raw-fish rice bowl
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Curry Platter / definitely our largest curry platter
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Brussels Vegetable Donburi / assorted vegetables stir-fried in H/M-tare over rice

SPECIAL RICE TEISHOKU (MEAL SETS):
- [SP.MAIN.RICE] **Kurobuta Roast Pork Katsu Teishoku (meal set)
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Spicy "Piri-Kara" Pork Buta Shogayaki / Spicy stir-fry (meat set)
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only)

- [SP.MAIN.RICE] Pork Buta Shogayaki / pork belly stir-fry in soy-ginger sauce
+ **teishoku "meal set" version w/ free refill of rice & soup
+ donburi "rice bowl" version (to-go only, now online)

*Not sold online.
**Not sold online, take-away nor to-go.

06/29/2026

2026-06-29 MON, 4:30am PDT update:

Due to holiday, limited staffing, or charcoal preparation for Kushiyaki / Yakitori dinner events, we will be closed or have reduced business hours on the following days:

- 2026-07-04 SAT: Closed for Independence Day Holiday.

- 2026-07-06 MON: Closed due to limited staffing.

- 2026-07-13 MON: Closed due to limited staffing.

- 2026-07-20 MON: Closed due to limited staffing.

- 2026-08-21 FRI: Closed between 3:00pm ~ 5:00pm for binchotan charcoal preparation for that event's Kushiyaki / Yakitori Dinner Event.

- 2026-09-25 FRI: Closed between 3:00pm ~ 5:00pm for binchotan charcoal preparation for that event's Kushiyaki / Yakitori Dinner Event.

06/29/2026

2026-06-28 SUN, 8:40pm PDT update:

Please note that we will be closed on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 in observance of Independence Holiday.

We will re-open for business on Sunday, July 5th, 2026.

Happy July 4th and thank you very much!

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06/19/2026

2026-06-19 FRI, 11:50am PDT update:

Kurobuta Pork Sausage Breakfast Donburi is available this weekend, FRI, SAT, SUN, from 12pm ~ 3pm only.

Come and get it!

06/14/2026

2026-06-13 SAT, 6:40pm PDT update:

Too hot? No problem -- cool off with these chilled specials:

- Pickled Sunomono
- Spicy Hiyayakko Tofu
- Creamy Spicy Ika Squid Salad
- Spicy Banbanji Chicken Salad
- Tuna Poke Donburi Rice Bowl
- Smoked Salmon Poke Donburi Rice Bowl
- Double Spicy Tuna Donburi Rice Bowl
- Hiyashi Chuuka Chilled Noodles

Please note that these specials are limited in both quantity (less than 20 orders each) and availability (not every day), so come and get 'em soon!