Kobaiya — Restaurant in Fujikawaguchiko

This was the first restaurant in Japan that I felt was truly trying to take advantage of tourists. I would maybe expect that from countries in Southeast Asia but certainly not Japan. First red flag: there is a separate menu for tourists - why? This indicates to me that they are charging different prices for tourists. Second red flag was the only reason my girlfriend and I wanted to come here was for a roasted sweet potato. There is a large sign right outside the restaurant advertising sweet potatoes for 500 yen as if it's a popular takeaway option. So we approached the hostess and told her we would like one, she told us to wait 15 minutes as the potatoes were baking, so we did. 15 minutes pass and we go inside, again explaining we wanted a sweet potato and only a sweet potato. The host directed us to a table to sit down and order from the aforementioned menu. Weird! There was not even a sweet potato as an option on the menu...so we were forced to get up from our chairs, walk to the other side of the restaurant, which is very cramped by the way, and talk to the host for a 3rd time about the sweet potato (she was trying hard not to pay attention to us). She then said "5 more minutes." Yeah okay...nice way to lure people inside to order food. Needless to say we left without ordering anything and we did not receive a "goodbye" or "thank you" from...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I think some of the recent negative reviews might be from people who just don’t appreciate Japanese cuisine, because this was truly one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The soup was warm and full of flavor, and every ingredient tasted high-quality and thoughtfully prepared. The tempura was light and crispy, and the shrimp stood out — a large, perfectly cooked whole shrimp rather than the thin, stretched pieces you often find in North America. Juicy, tender, and absolutely delicious.

For anyone who prefers something a bit more European, I highly recommend the Wagyu beef stew — it’s rich, tender, and incredibly comforting.

The staff were also very kind and welcoming. We arrived late and were the last guests, yet everything still felt clean, relaxed, and inviting. I’d absolutely...

I used the terrace seating because I was with my dogs.The staff were very kind and provided water for the dog. I visited at night, but there was a stove and they lent me a blanket, so I didn't feel cold.

I ordered karubi Hoto.The noodles seemed thicker than the hoto I was expecting. It was so delicious for me. The price was a bit high, so I'm giving it 4 stars.I would like to...