Joetsu, Niigata, Japan｜Wanoki

It looked like a good restaurant near the business hotel I was staying at, so I visited it, and it turned out to be a great decision! There were many local regulars, and they had fish and alcohol from all over Japan, but when I was on a business trip and asked selfishly, ``I'd like to order fish and alcohol from Niigata,'' they happily accommodated me. It was a happy night. I would like to visit again in early summer to eat round eggplant.

Although I was alone, there were plenty of counter seats and it was very comfortable. The customer service from the master and part-time staff is also great, giving recommendations and having a good conversation. When I came here, I found the store I wanted to go to.

It's fun to be able to choose your favorite 2 dishes from 10 types of appetizers. The sashimi is fresh and the fish cakes are freshly fried and delicious. They seem to be particularly particular about the soba noodles, which are freshly made and the master urges us to ``serve them while they're cold.'' The taste is satisfying and goes down smoothly. Looks like there's salt too. The inside of the store is stylish and I would like to visit again.