Top Restaurants in Matsumoto
Top 10 Japanese food in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Find out what Japanese restaurants to try in Matsumoto. The proud black “crow castle” of Matsumoto keeps watch over a city that’s rapidly developing into an epicenter of food and culture. Slurp noodles made from local soba or taunt your taste buds with product from the Daio Wasabi Farm. Take a soothing soak in a local hot spring or spend a few minutes in the Timepiece Museum. Classical music fans should consider a visit during the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto, founded by famed conductor Seiji Ozawa.
Things to do in Matsumoto
10. Matsumoto Karaage center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By mrdom
The number of Japanese reviews for this place next to the station seemed promising (although I couldnât understand them), so I dropped in. Unfortunately, itâs standing room only and I was really looking forward to sitting down. Anyway, I picked the most expensive karage (menu in Japanese with some pictures, although staff speak a bit of English) and, after at least 10 minutes (stools would really help), out came beautifully tender chicken covered in a strangely tasty soft (not crunchy) batter. Some of the best fried chicken Iâve had. The extra in my price were some things that seemed like tendons and fat in a crispy batter - maybe just stick to the basic karage, which is the one for 480 yen.
9. Torishin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By JuliaJ552
We decided to try this restaurant based on online reviews and we're very happy with the choice. It's located on the right side of the Matsumoto Station in a small alley. It's a popular hangout for locals who enjoyed drinking beer and other sake drinks along with the yakitoris. No one spoke English but we just ordered the set menu to keep it simple. All female guests received a free salad and everyone gets unlimited cabbage salad. We started off with raw chicken served with seaweed and wasabi. They were delicious and tasted like sushi. We then had a variety of chicken yakitoris including liver, wings, gizzards sausage and breast meats as well as asparagus, eggplant and quail eggs. Final and 11th course was the soup rice with choice of seaweed or plum in case you are still hungry. We were totally stuffed and barely tasted the rice. It was a fantastic and value meal in an authentic local watering spot. Although staff didn't speak English, they were still super friendly. Iced oolong tea was good as well.
8. Ogiso Seifunjo Matsumoto Station Ekimae
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Road807593
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7. Shizuka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Michael P
Had a traditional Japanese meal here for lunch in late October. The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious. We ordered a curried chicken dish and a recommended vegetarian lunch special. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. Good place if you are visiting the nearby castle.
6. Miyota Matsumoto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Mitchy146
Found this cute restaurant in the laneway between streets as we looked to try the local soba noodles. This place certainly didn't disappoint - decor was beautiful, service great, and food spot on! The meal sets seem to be the way to go, with tasty soba noodles & a good amount of tempura. Also tried the soba with duck which was also very nice. Average price was between ¥900-¥1500. Would definitely come back again.
5. Kamon Jigoya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Shirley Y
A tiny fish of 10 cm for 1000 yen is quite expensive. However, taken into consideration that it comes from the river which flows beside your seat, barbequed (you can see the charcoal stove) after you've made your order and served so crispy that you can enjoy the whole fish including head and bones, I think it's still a good deal. This traditional building also offer boarding. If you cross Kappa bridge after the toilet and hike your way to Myojin region, you will take a tea break at Kamon Jigoya before crossing the Myojin bridge.
4. Kobayashi Soba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 263 reviews
Long established family-run restaurant specializing in local cuisine, especially soba (buckwheat) noodles and tempura. A good selection of local Nagano sake is also on the menu. Come join us for some delicious local delicacies in a relaxed atmosphere... c
Reviewed By lavenderpig
Went to this restaurant with some friends and ordered a variety of dishes. Each dish was meticulously prepared and of high quality. The duck and basashi (horse meat) were both absolutely delicious. We finished everything! Our server was also very attentive and explained how the food was prepared to us.Would recommend trying their desserts as well. The ice cream was creamy and not too sweet. A perfect way to end the meal.
3. Itoya
Overall Ratings
5 based on 136 reviews
we have only ten seats.We sarved OTOSHI(like a charge )to every custumers.please enjoy Japanese culture.I'm sure you will experience the Japanese culture.
Reviewed By nefer14
Kumiko greated us and presented pictures and english words on the them to explain the menu.The dishes were presented very well and were delicious. We even had fresh wasibi root which was very spicy and edlicious.Kumiko gave us to apples on leaving and she is a lovely host.Thank you for your coming.I'm very glad you enjoyed in our restaurant. Every guest choose Japan in the world,choose Nagano Prefecture in Japan,choose Matsumoto in Nagano Pre.and choose Itoya in Matsumoto.It makes me happy,and thanks to every customer who come to Japan.Ｉ'm waiting for your next visit.Thanks again.
2. Sushiten
Overall Ratings
5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Brooke22331
We had an excellent experience in this restaurant. The food is outstanding. We had a menus of sushi and sushimi that was superb. The owners were warm and very welcoming. Overall great.
1. Soba Yuzuki
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