Nikko, Tochigi, Japan｜Nikou Shokudo

There aren’t a lot of dinner options in Nikko as many eating places close before 6pm, and the few that are open and closer to the train stations are usually busy (saw a long queue outside a Ramen place). So I decided to walk further away from town centre and chanced upon this cozy small restaurant run by a lovely elderly couple. At 7pm there were 2-3 other small groups of customers inside so the wait was minimal. I had a great dinner, food was simple but tasty. Thanks for the meal.

I highly recommend this restaurant! This restaurant is run by a lovely elderly couple. The ramen is fantastic! It's probably the best I've had in Japan! The crazy thing is, their fried rice is arguably even better than their ramen. The symphony of flavors reminds me so much of my childhood! The owners are very nice and open to everyone. We have had some issues as tourists visiting some restaurants and being turned away in the past. The atmosphere is very open, bright, yet relaxed and homey. The restroom is very clean as well. Be warned, they only have 5 tables (20 seats). They seem to only take cash. We had no issues communicating with Google translate and using pictures to order. Great experience!

Taste is really good, recommended!