Maruten Naigumae Store — Restaurant in Ise

During our visit to Ise, we found Maruten Naigumae Store in Okage Yokocho and it quickly became one of our favorite food stops. We tried their seafood skewers and were really surprised by how tasty they were. The texture reminded me of fish cake but felt firmer and more elastic than any I’ve had before. The flavor was different too — with a nice subtle zing from red ginger mixed in that made it stand out.

The seafood tasted fresh, and the outside was lightly crispy, making each bite satisfying. The shop itself fits perfectly into the traditional vibe of Okage Yokocho, with its old-style architecture and friendly staff adding to the experience.

If you’re wandering around Okage Yokocho, don’t miss trying these skewers. They’re a delicious twist on classic Japanese street food and made our trip even...

(Trip was made back then on 23 Nov 2019, 2 years before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit)

I’m not really a fan of fish cakes, but the fish cakes from Maruten (or at least the one with octopus filling) was pretty tasty. Chunks of octopus were embedded in the fish cake and you get bits of it with every bite. If the local fish cakes back home tasted this good, I’d have...

One of the many shops along Oharaimachi Street. Been looking forward on trying their Fish Stick. I ordered the Octopus & Ginger Fish Stick. It was delicious. Also tried the Potato Butter in another branch. It was delicious as well. Nice staff as well. Would love to try the other fish...