Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan｜Gohanya Zuku

Very nice little restaurant, with tasty food and very friendly and helpful service. I had some appetizers of the day, salad, and a delicious bowl of ramen. Foreigners, bring your phone for translation, since the menu is only in Japanese.

Sort of a family run Izakaya with Japanese menu only. I was confused at the beginning as there were a few prepared dishes on the counter that weren’t on the menu. After inquiring, we realized they were the appetizers of the day and can be served in a small bowl if you choose to order them. Their oden is a must order, everything was tender and full of flavor. Bring your Japanese friend or risk getting lost in google translations.

Very good dining experience! The food are with high quality but not pricey. The pork is soft and tasty. It is operated by two women, they are really friendly and could communicate in eng with us when we order dishes. English menu available. Not much kind of dishes comparatively, but all are good and nice.