Yi Xing / Ikkou 一幸
Ikkou (一幸) is one of Gubei's most beloved casual Japanese izakayas, tucked into a residential lane on Ronghua West Road. With a compact counter facing the sushi station and private tatami rooms in the back, the broad menu spans fresh sashimi, enormous sushi rolls, eel rice, yakitori, and sukiyaki — all at accessible ¥¥ prices.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Changning / Gubei
- The Yi Xing Seafood Roll — nearly the size of four standard rolls combined, stuffed with salmon, fatty tuna, eel, and egg — is one of the most satisfying value dishes in Gubei.
- Sushi-grade fish and private tatami rooms at ¥¥ pricing make this the best quality-to-price Japanese izakaya in Ronghua West Road.
- The breadth of the menu — sashimi, nigiri, yakitori, eel rice, sukiyaki, gyudon — means it works equally well for a quick weeknight dinner or a longer group meal.
- One of four Shanghai locations with a proven operational track record serving both the Japanese expat community and local food enthusiasts.
Reservations are available by phone (unlike the old in-person-only policy noted previously). The Gubei location is quieter and more intimate than other branches. — Format: Izakaya. Authenticity: Long-standing reputation as one of Gubei's top Japanese izakayas; sushi-grade fish sourced consistently; popular with Japanese expat community; private tatami rooms available; multiple Shanghai locations including Ronghua West Road, Changning, Xianxia, and Pudong.
