Shizuoka, Japan｜Shimizuko Minami

The best tuna bowl you can get in Shizuoka, or rather in this part of Japan. I ordered the bluefin tuna bowl and it was so good I ordered a different southern tuna bowl to have more variety. You can ask for a larger portion of rice for just 50 yen, or add more fish and rice at 200 yen. Be ready to queue at least 1 hour during lunch time if you go when they open. Towards the end of lunch the queue is much shorter if you want to try your luck then. Worth every minute of the queue.

One of the best tuna I’ve ever tried in Japan! The restaurant is quite small, around 20 seats. I queued before the shop was opened. I waited for 30 minute to get in. Better to come early. But it is worth the wait, and even better, worth every yen. The staff was friendly and they have english menu. I ordered the Southern Blue Fin Tuna Bowl (¥1850) and the Minami Tuna Bowl (¥1450). Description of each dish is on the menu attached. The tuna was incredibly fresh. All variation of the tuna dish was mind-blowingly delicious. Even the miso soup had this distinct flavor. Highly recommend for you to try this whenever you pass by Shizuoka City. Cant’ wait for my next visit here.

Very tasty dishes, we came around 10h20 to queue and there was already a few people, but we got in right away at 11 (when it opens) Small place but dishes come out quickly so the queue should go by quite fast We had the special local tuna only served at lunch and all-star bowl Complementary soup, tea, ginger, wasabi, sauce etc.. Definitely a must do in Shizuoka, would queue again!