Maibara, Shiga, Japan｜FUKUMOTO BROS

Really tasty food and great service. The Pasta course is my recommendation!

My friend and I visited a restaurant called FUKUMOTO BROS, which is not far from Maibara Station. This popular restaurant opens at 11:30 and quickly fills up. There was a parking lot next to it for about 10 cars, but it was full so I went ahead and got in line while my friend parked in a parking lot further away. There is no register, so you have to line up, but you are supposed to sit on chairs inside the store and wait. However, since it was around 12:30 p.m., the first-timers were leaving one after another, so I was shown to my seat fairly quickly. There are so many lunch menus that it can be confusing. I had a shrimp and mizuna peperoncino, and my friend had a hamburger steak. The plate lunch, which also includes focaccia and salad, is hearty. A Western restaurant with a spacious interior, perfect for chatting with friends. The staff, a young part-time worker, were smiling and friendly, and I was able to enjoy my meal comfortably. Water is self-service and casual. It's not a coffee shop, but it's not too fancy and has a stylish feel. Best of all, it was delicious. I would also like to try the chicken and other menu items.

Chiffon cake is truly exquisite. If I have plans to go to the Maibara area, I often go there to buy some. Last time I went there, it was sold out, so next time I'll buy it before I finish my errands. (Added May 2023) When I went there recently, I was told that the sale of chiffon cakes will be discontinued from August 2022. I hope that sales will resume again.