Hikone, Shiga, Japan｜Jufukuro

Cute restaurant with a private room to dine in. Pretty big portion for 1 set of meal, so it definitely worth it and it taste delicious! 👍

We were staying at the Comfort hotel in Hikone and this was the closest restaurant, only a 1 minute walk. We were instantly impressed by the cleanliness and simple decor and the great smell that was coming from the kitchen. We already knew the food would be tasty. We sat in our own private seating area with a nice footwell which was very comfortable to sit in, we didn’t have to kneel on the floor which was great. There were cushions and extra blankets which were a lovely addition. The staff were very polite and attentive and were happy to explain things about the menu in a simple way that was easy to understand. We ordered spicy cucumber which was delicious and refreshing to the palate with a decent hit of spice but not at all overwhelming. It really complemented the rest of our dishes too as a palate cleanser. All the food came fresh and hot and was incredibly tasty. The black vinegar pork dish was especially delightful alongside the ramen (which noodles were perfectly cooked, not too soft, not too hard) with a lovely hot creamy broth. The Mapotofu was such a warming kind taste and really made me feel like I was tasting authentic Chinese food. All the dishes were a very generous portion size too. The staff, atmosphere, food, and portion size were amazing, nothing to complain. The value for money was incredible; for two people we ordered a lot of food + beer and hot tea and our bill only came to ¥5,220 we were amazed at how cheap it was for the quantity and great quality of food. I 100% recommend eating here for a fairly priced, wonderful meal. Personally I will be returning here next time I visit Hikone. 5/5 stars, well deserved.

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