Update-date: Jul 16 2024
One of the 'Three Great Festivals of Shikoku,' the 'Kochi Yosakoi Festival.' Held in Kochi City from August 9th to 12th, it features a large number of dancers performing vibrant and lively dances. Since you're here, why not take the opportunity to enjoy Kochi's specialty dishes as well? This time, we have picked out gourmet restaurants near the festival venue where you can enjoy unique Kochi cuisine and drinks.
1. Hasuikecho Street [Sake and Appetizers Maruhai]
Enjoy seasonal fish from Kochi with sake delivered directly from the brewery
Opened in 2021 by the owner skilled in fish selection, Sake to Sakana Maruhai offers a variety of exquisite dishes prepared with local seasonal fish using expert techniques. The menu is crafted based on the fish purchased at the market that day, so the dishes you encounter are a delightful surprise.
The owner, who has a deep love for sake and has gained experience at a brewery, is dedicated to offering fine sake that complements the dishes. As the name 'Hai (a small cup for drinking sake)' suggests, they are particular about the sake they serve, and they source and manage the renowned sake 'Keigetsu' directly from the brewery in the Tosa Reihoku region. Please take your time to enjoy the owner's proud dishes and sake.
Sake to Sakana Maruhai
Open: [Wednesday-Sunday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm / [Tuesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays ] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm), last entry by 8:30 pm. / Open for lunch as "Curry Toichiya" and dinner as "Sake to Sakana Maruhai."
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 or 6 steps from the west gate of "55th Avenue." It is on the right side.
Address: 1-8-12, Outesuji, Kochi-shi, Kochi
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Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 or 6 steps from the west gate of "55th Avenue." It is on the right side.
Address: 1-8-12, Outesuji, Kochi-shi, Kochi
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2. Hasuikemachi Street [Izakaya Sasaya]
Enjoy a delightful time with seasonal delicacies from Kochi.
Located in the heart of Kochi City, in the Nijuudai-machi area, the restaurant Izakaya Sasaya prides itself on offering a variety of izakaya dishes, including Tosa's local cuisine and seasonal fish and ingredients. Of course, when you think of Kochi, you think of bonito! At this restaurant, be sure to enjoy the popular 'Salted Seared Fresh Bonito'. The restaurant also recommends the value-packed banquet courses that come with all-you-can-drink options.
The restaurant also offers a reasonably priced lineup of drinks that pair well with the dishes. With counter seats, tatami mat seating, and horigotatsu seating, guests can relax with family and friends even after enjoying the summer festival. The warm hospitality of the friendly landlady also adds a comforting touch to the experience.
Izakaya Sasaya
Open: [Weekday,Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
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3. Kochi [Private Room Izakaya Dining and Sake SIKI]
Experience the taste of Tosa's summer at a restaurant with private rooms
As the name suggests, at the private room izakaya restaurant 'Dining and Sake SIKI,' guests can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The colorful menu, featuring dishes made with seasonal seafood, meat, and fresh vegetables, is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Additionally, the restaurant offers a selection of seasonal local sake from Kochi, carefully chosen by a Tosa sake advisor.
The restaurant features a modern interior that, while primarily serving Japanese cuisine, does not feel overly formal. It offers fully private rooms that can accommodate different group sizes, allowing guests to enjoy their time in privacy. Why not step through the noren (a curtain hung outside the entranace) and savor the Tosa sake that can only be enjoyed now?
Private room Izakaya Dining and Sake SIKI
Open: [Weekday,Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm)
Closed: * If Monday is a national holiday, it will be open on Sundays and closed on Mondays (in the case of consecutive holidays, the last day of consecutive holidays will be closed).
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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Closed: * If Monday is a national holiday, it will be open on Sundays and closed on Mondays (in the case of consecutive holidays, the last day of consecutive holidays will be closed).
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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4. Horizume [Izakaya Kokoroe]
Directly from Susaki Port! A new and innovative restaurant where you can savor exquisite dishes made with the blessings of Tosa
If you want to fully enjoy local ingredients such as seared bonito around Kochi Station, head to [Izakaya Kokoroe]. They offer dishes that emphasize local production for local consumption, such as 'Salted Seared Fresh Bonito' and 'Premium Marbled Horse Sashimi,' allowing you to savor the flavors of Kochi.
In addition, the restaurant offers authentic Chinese dishes such as handmade chicken wing dumplings and squid balls, which are unique to this establishment. The interior of the newly constructed wooden restaurant, with its fresh wood scent, features all seats as sunken kotatsu. Why not enjoy unparalleled deliciousness with family and friends, accompanied by drinks?
Izakaya Kokoroe
Open: [Tuesday - Friday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm (last order 11:00 pm)[Saturday] 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: If Monday is a public holiday, we will be open on Sunday.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
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Closed: If Monday is a public holiday, we will be open on Sunday.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
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5. Harimaya Bridge [Bishukakou Okoze-an]
A Japanese izakaya where guests can enjoy fresh 'okoze' dishes
Located in the Uonotana Shopping Street, also known as the 'Kitchen of Kochi,' [Bishukakou Okoze-an] offers a variety of meticulously crafted dishes that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. The chef, who has over 20 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, prepares specialties such as Kochi's famous 'Bonito Sashimi and Seared bonito,' as well as the rare 'Okoze (stone fish) Sashimi' that is hard to find in Kochi.
One of the restaurant's features is its lineup of dishes that are gentle on both the body and mind. Among them, the head chef's top recommendation is the fluffy and soft 'tofu shinjo (deep-fried tofu ball).' Additionally, the restaurant's interior includes cozy table seating and a counter on the first floor, and private rooms with sunken kotatsu on the second floor. In this serene Japanese-style space, guests can enjoy conversations and spend time leisurely, forgetting about the time.
Food and drink Okoze-an
Open: [Weekday,Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
