Top Restaurants in Wakayama
Where to Eat in Wakayama: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Wakayama, Japan including Ginpei Wakayama Ekimae, Marusanchukasoba, Ideshoten, Satsuma Ramen Shitenno, Yamatame Shokudo, Manko Shoten, Sarashina-main branch, Fish Dining Gin, Menya Hishio, Ramen Marui Junibancho
Things to do in Wakayama
1. Ginpei Wakayama Ekimae
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By OZK - Chuo, Japan
I selected Light Corse, however many kind of cooked fish, tast good. Taimeshi(Taifish and rice) is best, please try this one.
2. Marusanchukasoba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
3. Ideshoten
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By Michael C - Singapore, Singapore
Decided to try this ramen since Wakayama is a ramen town. Arrived from Singapore at 11pm and walk about 8mins from Gran Via Wakayama to this ramen place.
Overall different ramen style as the broth is much thicker though a little tad salty for singaporean taste bud. But still very good noodle texture and value for money meal (chose the standard portion and they have English menu).
Opens late and good for supper or a quick bite. No line and no q at this hour of the evening.
They even sell takeaway ramen at 1080y for 3 packets. Will buy home some.
4. Satsuma Ramen Shitenno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
5. Yamatame Shokudo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
6. Manko Shoten
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By TripGar - Singapore, Singapore
This place is easy to locate, as it is near the shrine. The food is simple home cooked style with little fanfare but with lots of authenticity.
The braised sea bream head is delicate and fresh. The clam on rice is delicious. The most memorable item is the fried oysters with tartare sauce. The tartate sauce is unusual, filled with mushrooms, corns, olives and tartare sauce. Others items such as quail eggs and bbq clams are delicious too.
The owners and the helpful are very friendly, even though we don't speak Japanese.
Nice place for a relax meal.
7. Sarashina-main branch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By chathemogucat - North Vancouver, Canada
I am a bit surprised that there hasn't been a reviewer from outside Japan commenting on this shop, given Wakayama has become popular amongst foreign tourists in recent years.
This place is basically a family run canteen for the neighbourhood. As the shop remains open between lunch and dinner, many locals / folks working nearby seemed to pop in during all hours.
We were there for a late lunch on a rainy day, and was thankful for the warm and hearty meals the owners served up.
In short (for the foreigners Reading this review), no English menu and owners do not really speak any English, but the hospitality and food were excellent. Definitely reinforces the notion of "the best places to eat when one travels are the restaurants with no English menus". We managed by the classic technique of pointing at the food samples outside the shop.
We ordered the tonkatsu and tempura soba. The noodles were fantastic and tempura was made with fresh ingredients. The tonkatsu was better than what chains like Saboten serves up in locations outside Japan.
I will definitely go again the next time I drop by Wakayama!
8. Fish Dining Gin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Michael C - Singapore, Singapore
We decided to try this place based on reviews and recommendations. We had our fill of ramen and grilled beef and wanted seafood for a change.
5mins walk from JR Wakayama station, Turn Left at 1st block of traffic lights and walk pass a shop call 4 degrees on the right. The restaurant is located on the same street and direction of Ide Shonten ramen or Toyota car rental office.
No English is spoken and no English menu and therefore you need to roughly be able to read some mandarin characters or know your basic Japanese fish name to venture to this izakaya (drinking place with variety of food).
We decided to order ala carte, and started with sashimi (prawns, tuna and white fish). We then try the steam whole fish in soya sauce, roast eggplant in burdock, prawn tempura, wild vegetables with white anchovies and 2 beers - total came to about 12000y. We were also given a plate of appetisers (squid, fish cake, shell fish, Saba sushi, and pickle vegetables) and some deep fried fish bones (Super crispy and yummy).
Overall, very well prepared food and delicious in a nice setting though limited seats. We did not make any Reservations and took a chance to walk in at 6.45pm but some guests who came at 8pm were turn away. Most customers are local, we were the only non Japanese speaking tourists.
Highly recommended if you looking for something local and adventurous. Forgot to take photos after we started digging in... you have to trust yourself on this one.
9. Menya Hishio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By chaustw - Hamburg, Germany
the soup is ok, but nothing special, and the staff's attitude (the one with short-cut hair), her attitude was really horrible, firstly we are traveller and do not speak Japanese, but still tried a few simple sentences, and she just very impatient and rude. I think because of her, i wont go this ramen anymore. 髪短い女性店員のサービス態度がすごく悪いです。お会計時もありがとうを言わないです。
改善して頂けますか？
10. Ramen Marui Junibancho
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By misocutlet - Orange, Australia
Wakayama ramen is one of the specialities of Wakayama. The noodle soup of this restaurant was full of green onion and we misunderstood that it was common to Wakayama ramen, but it is not. If you don't like green onion, you should say so, when you order. Gyoza dumplings were good.
