EXCITING PLACES TO VISIT IN NIIGATA

Information about exciting places in Niigata, Japan

Soba noodle at Jihei soba in Nishi-ward

2017-01-10 | グルメ



I checked "Gatako's blog" which is full of information about Niigata.
My husband likes soba noodle, so we often go to soba restaurants.
This time, we chose Jihei soba located near Sagata lagoon.
Around 12:50, still there were so many people waiting in the restaurant.
Maybe we'd been waiting for 30 mins, but soba and soba soup were so delicious!
Soy sauce taste was strong, but I'd rather like rich taste.
We both ordered "Kamo namban tsukesoba hot" dipping cold soba in hot sauce which contains duck and Japanese leek. My husband enjoyed trying 5 kinds of Japanese spices, such as yuzukosyo shichimi...

Tonkatsu Masachan - Tonkatsu restaurant

2016-02-28 | グルメ
Today I went to a tonkatsu restaurant called "Tonkatsu masa chan".
Masa chan is the most famous restaurant of tarekatsu don in Niigata.
There are 8 branches. I finally went to the main restaurant.



I ordered simply "nami(normal size)" tarekatsu don. It cost 970 yen(+tax).


My husband ordered "Niigata Zanmai(tarekatsu don + 3 kinds of local food of Niigata). It cost 1570 yen(+tax). You can eat miso soup as much as you like.



Normally "Katsudon" is that breaded deep fried pork covered with cooked egg and leak on the rice. But in Niigata, breaded deep fried pork is dipped in sauce of soy sauce and sugar, and is put on the rice. It is called "Tarekasu Don".

I often eat tarekatsu don at various places, but this headquarter is the most famous and popular.

Tel 0252452994
Address 〒950-0075 新潟県新潟市中央区沼垂東５丁目１２－１
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If you'd like to visit the nearest branch of Tonkatsu Masachan from Niigata station, I'd recommend "Matsuriya" in Don Quijote.

Address 〒950-0912 新潟県新潟市中央区南笹口１丁目１－１
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Otoya ー Japanese Restaurant

2014-08-31 | グルメ
Otoya is my favorite restaurant in Niigata. Always I'm satisfied with meals there.

I had "Deep fried chicken and vegetable with black vinegar sauce. I always order this combo. It comes with miso soup, salad, and rice.
About 800yen. You can order large size rice and choose 5 grains rice for free.

Actually, when I had the same combo in Tokyo branch, the rice wasn't good. Niigata branch serves the best rice.

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Bikkuri Donkey - hamburg steak restaurant

2014-08-17 | グルメ
Yesterday I went to "Bikkuri Donkey" . It is one of the most famous hamburg steak restaurant in Japan. I like Korean spicy dish. It costs about 800 yen. It has a lot of vegetable and hamburg with Korean spicy sauce, eat them mixed with spoon. Yummy!

And a dessert is so cheap. This coffee parfait costs only 398yen. This smaller sized parfait on the left costs only 298yen. You should try one!

further information

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Kihei - Manju shop

2014-08-04 | グルメ
Yesterday I went to "Kihei" which is a famous mochi-shop. There are always so many people. I ate snow cone flavored green tea. Do you think that there aren't so much difference between snow cones? But I would say YES!! It was much more tasty than I expected.

Kihei is famous for snow cones, but also manju and cream puff. Yummy!!

Kihei website

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Kyoto 喬都 Soba noodle restaurant

2014-07-06 | グルメ
Hi, there! I'm sorry for a loooong silence😣. I'll try to update my blog.

Today I went to a soba noodle restaurant called "Kyoto". It's the same pronunciation as a historical city name in West Japan, but written in different kanji.

My husband and I arrived on 12:40, at that time,not so many people, but soon, it was full of customers.

The interior was Japanese style and very very clean!!

We ordered "Tenzaru", which is cold soba noodle and tempura. It cost 1600yen each , a bit expensive, but it came with two big shrimps!! It is a big deal!

Taste was good!

restaurant information (tabelog)
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KOKOMO CAFE

2013-04-27 | グルメ
Today, on the first day of the Golden Week,
I went to KOKOMO CAFE in Kameda.
It is so stylish restaurant in the stylish building.
The building is public. A library is also there.

If you are interested in the modern architecture and you have a car,
it is highly recommended!



photo from komachi

komachi website


Panda yaki

2013-04-25 | グルメ
Panda Yaki won 1st award in Tokyo in 2010.

Actually, I haven't tried yet. But I eagerly want to eat one.
I heard there is always a long queue in front of the store.

Sweet green soybeans are inside of manju.

The store is located near Yahiko Station.
They don’t sell Panda yaki outside of the store.
You can’t order on the internet. :-c

Let’s see…. Which would you like to try Karinto Manju or Panda yaki?

Karinto Manju is sold in Tsukioka, Panda Yaki is sold in Yahiko.
Both places have good Onsen!!

photo from kenoh.com

Karinto Manju

2013-04-24 | グルメ
Have you ever hadKarinto Manju?

Maybe you can see several Karinto Manju here and there in Japan, but here in Niigata has a special Karinto Manju made by Yuukido in Tsukioka Onsen area.

If you like brown cane suger, you should try one.

The outside is crispy.


photo from tabelog