Hakunamatata! Delicious bar with Osaka Style cuisine, with a Western influence. Name: Hakunamatata The Plug: Wooden paneled, American-feel with a father and son team serving cocktails and great Japanese snack food. During the high season, they also do large meals including steak and salad and crumbed pork cutlets. Type: Osaka cuisine- kushi-katsu (deep fried skewers), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), yakisoba (stir-fry noodles) and more. Location: On the main traffic road, down hill from the post office. D7 on our town map. Open Hours: 6-11pm Reservations: yes Phone number:0269-67-0669 English: yes Vegetarian: yes Takeaway: yes Card Payment: No Smoking: No Check out this restaurant and many others on our free restaurant and bar guide https://www.nozawaholidays.com/town-map/
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Restaurant of the Day: Fortissimo
Fortissimo At Fortissimo, you will be given food straight from the living room of the postman’s wife! The Plug: Cosy, family run little restaurant hidden down a side street. Hard to find but worth the effort! Make yourself comfortable in front of the wood fire while you wait for your great value multi-course set lunch starting at 800yen! Location: D6, just up from the post office towards the main street, down a driveway on the left Type: Japanese & Western set meals House Specialty: Sweet fried bread! It is amazing. Average price per dish: 800-100 Yen Open Hours: lunch times when she wants to open Reservations: No English: yes BYO: no Card Payment: No Smoking: No Check out this restaurant […]
Vegetarian/Vegan or Celiac in Nozawa Onsen
Living as a Vegetarian, Vegan, celiac, or someone with lactose intolerance, is still not yet widely known in Japan. However, with the growth in foreign travel, restaurants in Nozawa Onsen are becoming more aware of these practices and diet restrictions. With new restaurants opening each year options are increasing. With the right guidance you will be on your way for an easier eating experience. Vegetarian Vegetarian (Bejitarian) you may find eating out quite easy on a Japanese diet, depending on your restrictions. If you will be ok with eating Dashi `Fish Stock.` Dashi is in most Japanese meals which are otherwise vegetarian. If this is ok, then Japanese are happy to prepare Soba noodles, Ramen, Udon and many other dishes […]
Restaurant of the Day: The Corner Steak house
The Corner Steakhouse Fancy a juicy steak or a delicious hamburger? The Plug: Amongst all the fantastic Japanese cuisine that Nozawa Onsen has to offer, there are also some great western styled restaurants around. Although a little pricier than some places, The Corner Steakhouse cooks quality burgers and steak that will be as satisfying as a relaxing Onsen after a long day on the slopes. They cook a few different styles of burgers all which come with hot chips, and the steak is sure to be a treat if you choose to indulge. There is also an upstairs Cigar bar open from 10pm for something different. Location: E5 – A bit lower down from the main street next to Wanryu […]
Haus St Anton Nozawa
Haus St Anton Nozawa A quaint little hang out spot… great place to spend those rest days while in Nozawa. Location: E5 on our town map – In the center of town on the main street (link to map: bit.ly/20vNwBR) Type of Restaurant: Cafe/ specialty food shop The Plug: Set right in the heart of the main street, This little gem is very popular amongst locals and foreigners alike. their in house chef, Ken Katagiri, creates imaginative dishes, blending European and Japanese cuisine. If you’re just craving a quick snack, they serve small bites, ice cream and coffee, though the real deal-breaker is the Oyaki dumplings with plenty of fillings to choose from, which are freshly cooked just outside on the main […]