Kotobuki — Restaurant in Echizen

This is a down-to-earth local restaurant located in the suburbs. There is no crowd when we came. We were the only customers. People are kind, polite and welcoming. They even prepare a printed piece of paper documenting English conversation they want to have with the customers. They’re making an effort to welcome visitors. The quality of the food here beats many touristy restaurants in...

Very tasty, local restaurant.

Great simple menu including sashimi, all types of fried food, yakisoba, steak. Food was really tasty and well made.

The fry on the pork Katsu and octopus fry were so good. Not too much batter, perfectly seasoned.

The beef tendon soup was refreshing and had a deep broth flavor.

The sashimi tasted fresh and healthy.

If I lived here, I would...

Hands down the best meal I have had in Japan. Every single thing I ate slapped hard. So delicious. I would come to Echizen just for this place. The price is very honest, quality of the ingredients is superb and the execution is immaculate. The restaurant has been in the family for three generations, 80 years and there is a reason it's been here so long. Must try the...