はり新 — Restaurant in Nara

Stopped in for a late lunch after some Nara sightseeing. We were sat promptly, and they did have an English menu. There were only two items on the menu: tempura or a bento box. This made the choice easy.

My wife and I ordered the bento box. A bit pricey (¥2950) but worth it. From fresh fish to soup to tempura, every bite was heavenly. Truly an authentic Japanese dining experience, this place is a must visit if you’re in...

Quite an interesting experience in a superb environment. What was unfortunate was the limited menu options, but still an experience to recommend in the nice quaint little town of Naramachi~ Not much of a wow factor in terms of food though.

A visit to the toilet is a must, as it provides the opportunity to walk through the little yard from the main restaurant to where the...

Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish: the dining room is quiet and cozy, the view on the garden is relaxing, the food (we had both types of menu) was delicious (different kinds of tempura, rice and beans, a soup, pickled vegetables, silky tofu, japanese cheese, etc.) and the personnel is...