天麩羅 公楽 — Restaurant in Shingu

Our best meal in Japan so far. We were the only two people when we arrived a Saturday night at 6:00 pm after days of hiking. The tempura sauce was amazing and the fresh veggies too. Everything is so clean and the couple preparing very warm, though only speaking Japanese. We used Google translate to understand the menu and communicate our wishes. We also got a very taste soft boiled egg as a starter, the best miso soup and a local orange for dessert. Would 10/10 recommend for a truly local and...

1 of not many restaurants still open after 2pm.

It is run by an old couple who don't speak english. But they serve us in their best way. When we arrived the restaurant was light off and we thought it was closed. But when we knocked on the door, the ojisan came out and welcomed us, then woke his wife up to serve us. Respect their spirit, in Chinese we called it 匠人精神.

The menu was only in Japanese, so we ordered tempura which...

Cozy little place! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a good meal🥰. The food was absolutely delicious — you can tell a lot of love and care goes into every dish. What made the visit even more special was the owners — they were incredibly kind, welcoming, and made us feel...