cocochi 最中 — Restaurant in Kanazawa

From the comments, I expected a small shop with a traditional atmosphere, but the orders are through QR code so there is little interaction with the staff. The food is quite good and the menu displays some interesting dishes you don't find everywhere. I have lived in Japan a long time and can speak the language, but visited with a friend who had just arrived and was discovering the country for a few days. We have experienced wonderful hospitality everywhere as is common in Japan, but as soon as we arrived for our reservation there, we were welcomed with a red sign at the door "Please speak Japanese". I was so deeply embarrassed and my friend was uncomfortable. It is one thing to have a sign that says "Sorry, no English menu" but demanding people speak Japanese at your shop is called...

Very friendly, with an elegantly decorated interior. Non-Japanese speakers can order via an app (QR code). The avocado croquettes will surprise and delight you! We also had seafood salad, scallops in butter & garlic, and octopus rice, all of which were delicious and beautifully presented, and served at a thoughtful and appropriate pace. The fish served at the next table looked excellent. I wholeheartedly recommend this...

An inventive menu in a great local place that takes food seriously. Friendly to foreigners. Yes, you need to translate through an app but worth the effort for delicious home cooking with some unique twists. The tempura shrimp are the bear ever, salads are lovely, and the fried avocado - while controversial - gets my vote. Superb drinks menu and staff could not have been any nicer. Stop in and enjoy some real Kanazawa...