Absolutely lovely place to have a meal in the day

We drove here as we heard good things, and all that we heard was right.

It’s one of those remove your shoes, sit on the floor kind of dining establishments.

There was a crowd when we arrived (of course, it’s so good). Write your name and no of pax on the paper, and they will call you when it’s your turn

It’s almost like a traditional Japanese dining halls it’s wide with a high ceiling and sloping rooftop. Sliding Windows allow loads of natural light in and the window lattices are a vibe when the sun shines in and creates a shadow

We got a serving of the Houtou. Which is a local cuisine in Yamanashi. Thick noodles and lots of vegetables in a hot pot.

Really deep hearty broth that comes piping hot. So careful not to touch the bowl. Noodles are thick in width, the starchy kind. But good to share. Vegetables in this was boiled to softness, with all the essence of the broth deep in each bite.

We also got the rice bowl with shrimp and conger (fish) tempura.

Shrimp was so fresh and fried gently, not the kind that’s so deeply fried you can’t taste anything but the oil.

But shout out to the fish tempura. The fish was so juicy and the portion was great. Like I could have a big bite of fish with each mouthful of rice. AND still have fish left over.

Although might be tricky to have kids or elderly sit on the tatami for long. I saw parents carry kids a few times and elderly needed a lot of help sitting and standing. So .. bear that in mind.

There’s also a little corner by the cashier that sells snacks and souvenirs. Worth a look while u r waiting for ur turn.