Nagano, Japan｜Matsushiro Shozan store Shinkokyu

Wonderful teishouku (multiple small dishes) meal where you can order 5, 7 or 9 total dishes. Hamburger mains were very tasty and yummy side dishes. Friendly host was very patient as we fumbled through making our order. Recommended if you are driving close by and want a more traditional meal.

As an American I didn’t know Japanese curry. Amazing food at this small family restaurant! The dark curry is more sour than you would expect but also complex. The yellowish-green curry is similar to an Indian curry, but unique. We had a plate with pork cutlet, chicken, and another pork portion and they were all delicious! Very friendly owner offered chop-sticks or western utensils. Highly recommended.

This is a very fun place with delicious organic food, with some vegetarian options. We had lunchtime teishoku, but here, you get to choose each of your individual plates. The menu was huge and lots of care were put into each dish.