01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Climb the stairs of a building right by Senkawa Station and open the door to Hijiriko on the 2nd floor, where the tranquil atmosphere of Japan's Showa era lingers undisturbed. Many customers come specifically for the signature morning set, a spread so substantial it often draws double takes. A thick slice of browned buttered toast with jam shares tray space—depending on the day—with an unpretentious plastic-wrapped egg salad sandwich, a small bowl of mild Japanese curry, a crisp side salad, seasonal fruit, and a mini glass of juice, adding up to an assortment that almost seems too generous for the price. The set is frequently available through the afternoon and into early evening, offering a filling meal even for diners who originally stopped in for just a quick snack.
From Hotcakes and Western-Style Staples to Nostalgic Sweets
That generous spirit carries through the rest of the bill of fare; order the hotcake set, and it may well arrive flanked by toast, a helping of cold pasta, and a fresh salad. Heartier meal choices center on quintessential Japanese café classics such as beef pilaf, dry curry, bubbling rice doria, beef stew, and hamburger steak patties. Pasta options range from rich meat sauce to tomato and clam rosso, garlic bianco, and tuna cream. For dessert, traditional sweet treats are well represented, including warm azuki bean soup (oshiruko), fruit anmitsu, chilled agar noodles (tokoroten), ice cream, and fruit-topped yogurt, making it easy to pair coffee or tea with an unhurried afternoon pause.
Streetscape Views and Unhurried Solitude
Arranged with roughly 4 tables, the dining room draws in natural light through broad windows, offering an unhurried vantage point over the neighborhood outside. The quiet owner runs the room alone, maintaining a reserved, unintrusive presence that makes solo visits particularly comfortable. Smoking is permitted throughout the premises and payment is cash only, so have bills or coins ready before settling in to enjoy the slow, measured pace of a classic kissaten.
