Minatoya — Restaurant in Imabari

Not sure how much biking 50+ km impacted my opinion, but this place blew my socks off. It’s a bit rough around the edges and they don’t speak English, so just know that ahead of time. We got by just fine using very limited Japanese and google translate to read the menu.

As for the actual food… it’s the best sushi and sashimi we had while in Japan. This place is a great experience. Be ready to wait, be nice to the staff,...

Stayed at a hotel nearby while doing the Shimanami Kaido, and this was the only eating establishment nearby open after 8 or 9 or whenever it was that we could find. The food was absolutely delicious, and there was a lot of it. The only negative is that the price was pretty expensive (I remember it being more than 2000 yen), but I think it was worth...

Fishes and shells are very fresh. I had a one of the best kaisendon I’ve ever had! With a lot of everything even ursins and salmon eggs! The fish tenpura in a fish and chips style was also very tasty. The service is kind and fast. Car park in front of the restaurant. Prices are...