心鉄家 — Restaurant in Takayama

A small, cozy restaurant in the valley with just one chef and one waitress. The food was top-notch—one of the best meals I've ever had in Japan. There was no English menu, so I simply told the chef what I wanted and let him decide what to cook. For example, I mentioned I wanted soup, vegetables, and steak, and he delivered more than I expected.

We walked in without a reservation and sat at the bar. We had fried octopus with mayo, chicken soup with vegetables, steak and vegetables, vegetable tempura and another steak with fries. Steak was tender and melt in your mouth. I believe it was round steak. Highly recommend the dish. We ordered a total of six dishes, and the bill came to about 8,000 yen, which was super affordable compared to other diners in town for...

He made my girlfriend and I feel right at home we can't read japanese so we said whatever the chef recommends we will have (there is no english menu). I can say my expectations were blown out of the water. We had the okonomiyaki and the hida beef with amazing seasoned vegetables with beer. It was the best meal we had in town. The price actually made us do a double take with how little it cost. If you go expect not to have an english menu or too much conversation but some of the best food you could ever ask for. Highly recommend going more than any other restaurant we've gone to in Takayama. Lots of love from...

Nestled in the charming streets of Takayama, this intimate izakaya- type of restaurant is a true hidden gem. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by the warm hospitality of the owner-chef, who prepares every dish in front of you.

The scallops and oysters were simply outstanding. But the highlight was undoubtedly the local Takayama beef.

With its cozy ambiance and friendly chef, this izakaya is a must-visit for anyone looking to taste Takayama’s culinary excellence. An unforgettable experience that lingers long after...