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[Fukui ]Echizen Crab and more! 7 specialties and recommended restaurants in Fukui Prefecture!

[Fukui ]Echizen Crab and more! 7 specialties and recommended restaurants in Fukui Prefecture!

2022-02-28 Management office

Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce some recommended restaurants in Fukui Prefecture. Fukui Prefecture is still famous for crab, which may remain in the image of many people. There are many restaurants and gourmet specialties that follow the rich nature and serene atmosphere of the Sea of Japan.
In this article, we will introduce Fukui Prefecture's famous gourmet specialties and recommend restaurants where you can enjoy them. Fukui Prefecture is easy to get to, even for a drive. We hope you will find it useful.
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Echizen Soba No Sato



The first restaurant we would like to introduce is this soba restaurant. Fukui Prefecture is known for its Japanese food and relaxed atmosphere, and soba is one of the most popular dishes in the prefecture. As you can see in the photo, you can enjoy the contrast between the white snowy landscape and the mountains and rivers in winter. It is a good place to be tickled by the pride of being Japanese, as the atmosphere is truly tranquil and wonderful. Soba is one of the most popular dishes at this restaurant, and you can never go wrong with it, since it can be enjoyed by all ages and types of people.

Soba noodles made with clean water are refreshing and delicious!



The soba noodles, the main attraction of this restaurant, are beyond reproach. The noodles are smooth and slippery, and are both elastic and smooth. The noodles have a very good texture and are superb. The Fukui way is to use grated daikon radish on top of the noodles. Daikon is a seasonal vegetable not only in summer but also in winter, and it is carefully grated and topped on top of the soba noodles. The whole dish is very refreshing and has a great cohesiveness. The soba noodles are made using the clean water unique to Fukui Prefecture, which gives them a refined taste. The soba noodles are a true gem of a dish. We hope you will try this unique dish.

"Store Information "
Name: Echizen Soba no Sato (Echizen Soba No Sato)
Address: 7-37 Magara-cho, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture
Phone number: 0778-21-0272
Open 9:00-17:00 (store and souvenir shop)
[Dining ]10:00-14:30 (16:00 for grated soba only)
Closed: 1/1-1/3, irregular holidays
Budget: ~¥999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: Zashiki available, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available
URL: https://www.echizensoba.co.jp/

Yokogawa Branch



This restaurant is an up-and-coming classic gourmet restaurant that has been making a name for itself in Fukui Prefecture. Its name is "Volga Rice. It may not be familiar to people from other prefectures yet. However, it is a high-quality Western-style dish that successfully mixes many people's favorite foods, and we would like you to try it once. This restaurant features a very clean and stylish interior and exterior with an image of a neo-popular restaurant. Please come and visit us.

Volga rice, the ultimate in luxury! This is the kind of rice I've always wanted to eat!



The Volga Rice available at this restaurant is a form of Western cuisine in which an omelette rice is topped with a hamburger steak, pork cutlet, or other extravagant toppings. The omelette alone is a luxurious meal, but the luxurious toppings on top of the omelette include many people's favorite ingredients, so there is no reason not to try it. A generous amount of demi-glace sauce is poured over the fluffy, tender omelet, and the luxury of hamburgers, cutlets, and other such items is constantly being pushed in the direction of the omelet. The multiplication of luxuries that I once longed for as a child. Let your desires take over and indulge in the tempting dishes that can only be found here.

"Store Information "
Name: Yokogawa Branch
Address: 1-4-35 Kyomachi, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture
Phone number: 0778-22-7172
Business hours: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday].
11:30~23:00
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Counter seats available, tatami room available

Europa Eaves



This restaurant is highly popular and well-known in Fukui Prefecture, and is a gourmet restaurant that offers what is known as "soul food. The restaurant's high-carat and traditional appearance is very relaxing and familiar to many people. It is especially fresh for tourists.

The famous sauced pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice is worth a try!



Sauce katsudon is the soul food of the people of Fukui Prefecture. It has a great impact and attracts many people. The thickly cut pork cutlet is very satisfying. The more you chew, the more the flavor and sweetness of the meat comes out. The sweet sauce clings to the cutlet. As it is called "Sauce Katsu-don," the cutlet is dipped in the sauce, which is the identity of the dish. The moist texture goes well with rice, and the whole dish is very cohesive. Please try it when you visit Fukui Prefecture.

"Store Information "
Name: Yoroppaken
Address: 1-7-4 Junka, Fukui-shi, Fukui Prefecture
Phone number: 0776-21-4681
Business hours: 11:00 - 20:00
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Stylish space, relaxed atmosphere, counter seating available, tatami room available
URL:http://yo-roppaken.gourmet.coocan.jp/

Ramen No. 8



This ramen store has by far the longest history in Fukui Prefecture. The store's appearance is very relaxed, retro, and familiar. The ramen is a combination of nostalgia and familiarity, and can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. It is a must-try for tourists as a specialty of Fukui Prefecture.

Health-conscious ramen with a wide variety of ingredients!



The ramen served at this restaurant has a wonderful flavor that follows tradition but has its own originality. The ramen is filled with various ingredients such as chashu pork, cabbage, chives, carrots, and bean sprouts, and has a very impressive appearance. The heat of the ramen makes it easy to eat, so it is a healthy and wholesome way to take in a variety of ingredients. In terms of image, it can be said to be somewhere between chanpon and ramen. The kamaboko (fish cake) with the ⑧ symbol on it is also a trademark of this dish, making it a very satisfying dish that we hope many people will enjoy.

"Store Information "
Name: No. 8 Ramen
Address: Prism Fukui, 1-1-25 Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Phone number: 0776-22-5008
Business hours: 11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30)
Closed: Open every day
Budget: ¥999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and facilities: old-fashioned atmosphere, relaxed atmosphere
URL: https://www.hachiban.co.jp/

Ajinomoto Genta



This restaurant is located in the center of Fukui Prefecture and has a rich history. Speaking of Fukui Prefecture and Shodoshima Island, olives are the most famous specialty of the island, and the menu, which focuses on seafood and sea food, is very relaxing and loved by many people.

Seafood is served in season with the utmost attention to detail!



The seafood available at this restaurant is a highlight. Many people may think of Fukui Prefecture in terms of Echizen crab and fugu (blowfish), but this restaurant offers a wide variety of fresh, in-season seafood. And yet, it is also reasonably priced like a popular restaurant, so it is truly a friend to many people. We recommend this restaurant to many people as a hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant.

"Store Information "
Name: Genta
Address: 2-21-18 Junka, Fukui-shi, Fukui
Phone number: 0776-21-5539
I have to calculate:¥6,000~¥7,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Calm atmosphere
URL:

Japanese and Sake Umanoya



This is another popular restaurant. It is not a restaurant that uses Fukui Prefecture's specialties and specialties, but it is a wonderful restaurant that has distinguished itself through the overall quality of its taste and the attention to detail of its craftsmen. This is a restaurant that tourists should definitely try.

Horse meat is fresh and delicious!



The cuisine at this restaurant, which focuses on Japanese cuisine, is truly representative of Fukui Prefecture. The sashimi platter, creative dishes, and best of all, horse meat sashimi. All of these dishes are made possible by the freshness of the ingredients, which come directly from Kumamoto Prefecture and are prepared with great care. Of course, they go well with sake, making the whole experience enjoyable and tasty. It is such a wonderful meal that adults will be especially satisfied.

"Store Information "
Name: Wa to Sake Umanoya
Address: 4-702 Fuchi, Fukui-shi, Fukui
Phone number: 0776-35-0803
Hours of operation: 17:00 - 24:00
Closed: Wednesday
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Calm atmosphere, counter seating available
URL: https://www.umanoya.net/

Matsuda, a fishmonger's eatery



Lastly, we would like to introduce you to this restaurant. When talking about gourmet food in Fukui Prefecture, one cannot forget Echizen Gani (Echizen Crab). It is one of the top class delicacies in Fukui Prefecture, and is a luxury item that many people would like to try. It is in season during the winter, but you will want to wait for the right time of year to enjoy this luxurious delicacy. Echizen crab can be enjoyed by a wide range of people in a restaurant that is full of elegance and yet has a somewhat popular and friendly atmosphere.

Fresh Echizen crabs caught locally are very satisfying!



Echizen crab from Fukui Prefecture is one of the most famous brands in Japan. It is a specialty of Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture, which boasts one of the largest catches in the country, and is the object of admiration for many people who want to try it at least once. The crab in season is loaded with fat and has a melt-in-your-mouth taste. The flavor is so concentrated that it will make even the most discerning gourmand groan. If you want to spend a luxurious and special moment, please visit us.

"Store Information "
Name: Sakanaya no kuidokoro Matsuda (Fish shop eating place Matsuda)
Address: 16-7-1 Gamo-machi, Fukui-shi, Fukui
Phone number: 0776-89-2740
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. LO at 3:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesday *Open if Tuesday is a national holiday
I have to calculate:¥6,000~¥7,999
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities:Calm space, large seats, counter seating, tatami room, sunken kotatsu
URL: https://etizenkani.jp/

summary

Thank you for reading this far. Fukui Prefecture offers a wide variety of local delicacies that take advantage of its geographical location, as well as a variety of fascinating and unknown dining options. In particular, seafood is a must-see, and you can fully enjoy the luxury cuisine that can only be found here. Please visit the restaurant that best suits your needs and tastes, and enjoy a wonderful time.

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