Yachiyo Ekimae — Restaurant in Hikone

There are several restaurants near the train station that caught our attention, and I have to say that this place didn’t at first. It’s older, not flashy, it’s not modern or gimmicky on the outside…which makes it the perfect place for me. The menu is traditional Japanese teishoku, local udon, fried mix plates, eel, kushi katsu, etc. Ordered the mixed fry plate and it was great. The kitchen is generational in the same family and the service was very kind. Highly recommend. Look past the newer, flashy places. You won’t be disappointed. Right beside the Hikone station also makes it very convenient.

Top menu choice, the skewered fried tuna (maguro...

Comfortable restaurant with hearty, balanced meals at reasonable prices. Wide selection of dishes, including fish, vegetarian, and local specialties (omi beef and red konjac). Service is warm and friendly and they have an English menu that also introduces the dishes a bit. I got by just fine with pointing and Google translate. Highly recommended, I'd go again if I weren't leaving...

This is some of the greatest authentic Japanese food I’ve had in Japan. The meat was cooked to perfection, they actually have proper vegetarian alternatives, and the noodles were great! Nice sets so you can have a filling meal and great location next to the train station on the way to the...