Where to eat in Hamamatsu

Where to eat in Hamamatsu

1. Eat

   Ani&Ivan

   Satisfying yet cheap Indonesian food, including Halal. The ¥1000 set is a surprisingly good deal for a lunch set—try the Gurame. Indonesian, Japanese, and limited English is spoken.

   ¥700-1000

2. Eat

   Arisan

   阿里山

   Taiwanese restaurant with a fairly wide selection of tasty dishes with good portion sizes for the price.

   Closed · opens 11:30 am

3. Eat

   Chez Moriya

   Chez Moriya features a chef who has worked in several top restaurants in Europe (including Belgian Comme Chez Soi" and Paris L'Arpege). The chef who is by the way very friendly, speaks French plus English.

   Closed · opens 11:30 am·Dinner courses ¥4000-5000

4. Eat

   Choupana

   ショウパーナ

   Popular Brazilian all-you-can-eat rodizio with salad bar, rice and beans, salgados, feijoada and a wide selection of cuts served tableside, including various beef cuts, chicken, chicken hearts, lamb, and pork.

   Mon-Fri 18:00-00:00, Sat Sun 12:00-00:00·¥2000-3000

5. Eat

   Garuda

   ガルーダ

   The menu here is about half Indonesian and half Nepalese. There is also an import grocery store attached, with items from various Asian countries.

6. Eat

   Ishimatsu Gyoza

   石松餃子店, Ishimatsu Gyouza-ten

   This may be the most famous place to get Hamamatsu gyoza. Some of the area's other famous shops are owned by former pupils of the head chef here.

   Fri-Tue 16:30-21:00

7. Eat

   Kanerin

   Excellent selection of eel dishes. Need someone with knowledge of Japanese to order.

8. Eat

   Kibori

   喜慕里

   A very old establishment known for its lighter, less meaty gyoza. Ramen is also served.

   Closed · opens 11:30 am

9. Eat

   Kunma Suisha no Sato

   くんま水車の里

   Named after the large old-fashioned waterwheel that turns outside, this spot serves the local specialties nihachi soba (buckwheat noodles) and gohei mochi. Visitors can also try making their own soba or konyaku.

   Fri-Wed 09:00-17:00

10. Eat

    Las Chillonas

    The only full-fledged Mexican restaurant in town, run by a hard-working Mexican woman and her daughter. The chimichangas are spectacular, but the menu also includes a variety of appetizers, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and even a chicken molé. They also serve Mexican beer and frequently have cheap margarita specials.

    ¥1000-1600

11. Eat

    Okonomiyaki Honpo

    お好み焼き本舗

    Very large and popular Kansai-style chain okonomiyaki restaurant.

12. Eat

    Payaka

    パヤカ

    Mixture of Indonesian, and Thai food. Theme is "island life". Located a little bit out of the center (5 minutes by taxi), but truly a hidden pearl. Large terrace for summer nights, and very cozy/loungy interior. There is also a little shop selling jewelry and the like.

    Closed · opens noon

13. Eat

    Pronto Cafe

    Good coffee, pizza and pasta in a sophisticated atmosphere. Full bar. There is plenty of outdoor seating, and the inside shares space with the DJ booth for FM Haro, a popular local radio station.

    Closes at 22:00·¥600-1200

14. Eat

    Servitu

    Servitu is part Brazilian buffet restaurant and part import grocery store.

15. Eat

    Shokudo-en

    食道園

    This somewhat upscale Korean-style barbecue restaurant is very popular. Try the ishiyaki bibimbap.

    Dinner ¥3000-4000

16. Eat

    The Oriental Terrace

    Overlooking Lake Sanaru. Well layout out and decorated building, suited for small functions.

17. Eat

    Toraya

    とらや

    On the second floor above a fruit stand at Daiichi-dori and Yūraku-gai, this mom-and-pop shop has some of the best cook-it-yourself okonomiyaki in town.

18. Eat

    Yaotoku

    八百徳

    Hamamatsu's most famous unagi restaurant, this place has been featured on national television programs many times in the past.

    11:00-20:15 (last order)

19. Eat Not mapped

    Binchou Oogiya

    備長扇屋

    A chain of yakitori shops, with some of the cheapest beer in town. Of the 7 stores, there are three within walking distance of the central JR station:.

20. Eat Not mapped

    Chambord

    シャンボール

    This bakery chain serves a variety of fresh-baked breads and pastries. There is a location with a deli inside the JR station, and another bakery is across the street from Shin-Hamamatsu station.

21. Eat

    Gyoza no Kiyo

    餃子のきよ

    Famous gyoza not far from downtown.

22. Eat

    Inakaya

    Good selection of local dishes. Basic décor.

23. Eat

    Surabaya

    スラバヤ

    Slightly over-priced but satisfying Indonesian cuisine.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hamamatsu (CC BY-SA 4.0).