Where to eat in Matsue

Where to eat in Matsue

1. Eat

   Akabeko

   赤べこ

   A small, cozy sushi bar popular with the locals. Uses fresh, local ingredients. Has a special sushi sample course of around ¥1000 aimed at foreign visitors. Vegetarian sushi is available.

   ¥1000

2. Eat

   Al Sole

   アル ソーレArusōre

   A small family owned Italian restaurant. The chef likes to use high quality local ingredients in his cooking. Portions may be on the small side for Western tastes. Vegetarian friendly.

   Mon-Sat 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00·Lunch ¥900, dinner ¥2500

3. Eat

   Caffe Vita

   This cafe specializes in espresso coffee. The owner was Nr 1 at the Japanese national barista competition.

   10:00-20:00, closed Thu

4. Eat

   Capriciosa

   カプリチョーザ

   Capriciosa one of Japan's oldest chains of Italian restaurants. Do not let that scare you off, because its founders actually went to Italy to learn about Italian food. Serves decent pastas and pizzas at mid-range prices. Has nice views over the Matsue station area. Vegetarian friendly.

   Closed · opens 11 am·¥900

5. Eat

   Indo-or - Sri Lankan Curry Shop

   印度亜

   Nice selection of authentic Sri Lankan curries. Vegetarians should call one day in advance.

   Daily 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00·¥800-1250

6. Eat

   Kuu

   空 Kū

   A cosy bakery with its own cafe. The bakery specializes in soft yeasty bread but also has a nice selection of European breads. The cafe serves light, mainly vegetarian lunches. If you like you select the bread you'd like to eat in the cafe.

   Wed-Sun 07:30-18:00

7. Eat

   L'Arc en Ciel

   ラルカンシェル Rarukanshieru

   Chef Ohashi has studied cooking in France and is passionate about finding new ways to use and present local ingredients. English and French is spoken. Reservations are recommended. Vegetarians should call a few days in advance.

   Daily 12:00 - 14:30, 18:00-21:30·Lunch: ¥2500-5500, dinner: ¥5250-8400

8. Eat

   Le Restaurant Hara

   レストラン原 Resutoran Hara

   A cosy restaurant run by chef Hara and his wife. Homely atmosphere and friendly staff. Vegetarians should call a day in advance.

   Tue-Sun 11:30-13:30, 18:00-21:00; closed 3rd Sun of the month

9. Eat

   Menya Hibari

   麪家 ひばり

   Ramen shop that has made it on the Top 100 Best Ramen Shops in West Japan list. Known for their Agodashi Ramen.

10. Eat

    Restaurant & Cafe Laut

    レストラン＆カフェ ラウ, Resutoran Ando Kafe Rau

    Situated in the back of Matsue English Garden, this trendy lounge style restaurant is a bit out of the way, but the views over Lake Shinji and atmosphere more than make up for it. Serves the largest pizzas in Matsue and bakes its own bread. English Garden is closed in the evening, so you'll have to walking along the path on the right side to the back English Garden to get to Laut. Laut is sometimes reserved by wedding parties, so it's a good idea to call ahead. Vegetarian friendly, consult with the waiter.

    Wed-Mon 11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:00·Lunch ¥1200, dinner ¥2500-7500

11. Eat

    Spice

    インド料理Spice, Indo Ryōri Supaisu

    Small and friendly Indian restaurant. Their "Big Naan" is massive! Also sells spices which can be hard to get in regular Japanese supermarkets. Vegetarian friendly.

    Wed-Mon 11:30-23:30

12. Eat

    Usagiya

    餃子とレモンサワー うさぎや

    Lively restaurant that's known for their gyoza and all-you-can-drink vodka lemon sours.

13. Eat

    Waterworks

    ウォーターワークス Uōtāwākusu

    A stylish cafe, popular with young women. Has a wide range of teas and coffees.

    Wed-Mon 11:00-23:00, closed 2nd and 4th Wed

14. Eat

    Yakumo-an

    八雲庵

    A picturesque restaurant in a former samurai residence, with central garden, teahouse and carp-filled pond, specializing in soba and udon noodles.

    Closed · opens 9:30 am·Lunches for under ¥1000

15. Eat

    Pasta Factory Ortaggio

    パスタファクトリー オルタッジョ

    A popular pasta restaurant. Also sells pizzas.

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