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Where to eat in Nishiawakura

8 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Nishiawakura. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Nishiawakura

  1. Eat

    Awakura Shun no Sato

    あわくら旬の里

    A buffet restaurant with a variety of options, such as beef curry, croquettes, fried chicken, pork cutlets, basil chicken, and goya champloo to name a few. They also have desserts, such as ice cream, lemon and honey pound cake, and puddings.

    ¥1200 middle school and up, ¥800 elementary school, ¥500 age 4-elementary, 3 and under free

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    Hugo et Léo

    ユゴ エ レオ

    An "organic, vegetarian, vegan" French bakery selling various breads, whole quiches, and carmelized onion pizza, along with sweets, such as muffins, brioche, custards, etc.

    Sat only, 10:00-14:00

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    Kunchiden

    くんちでん

    A small cafe offering a brunch set (pizza toast or a hot sandwich) from 09:00-11:00 and lunch sets (pad thai udon, green curry, or "food plate") from 11:00-14:00.

    All brunch and lunch sets cost ¥500

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    Motoyu Cafe and Restaurant

    元湯カフェ&レストラン

    Located in the front of the Motoyu, the restaurant open to the public serving a variety of dishes with locally harvested mushrooms and vegetables. They're most known for their meals containing local venison, a rarity in Japan. In addition, they have an alcohol menu and desserts.

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    Aru no Mori Kominka Cafe

    あるの森古民家カフェ

    An authentic Thai restaurant in a traditional Japanese farmhouse. See Aru no Mori (Sleep) for location.

    Lunch 11:00-16:00 (reservation not required), dinner 18:00-22:00 (reservation required)

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    Fureru Shokudo

    フレル食堂

    A restaurant with lunch sets, sandwiches, and desserts that change daily. Some typical sets include curry and donburi (meat over rice). Sandwiches typically feature some meat, such as bacon or venison, with lettuce and some kind of complimentary condiments. There is not much seating available, so they recommend making a reservation if you wish to dine in with a group.

    11:00-17:00 (closed Tue Wed)

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    Log M

    ログ M

    A cafe located in a log cabin serving drinks and desserts.

    Weekends only 09:00-16:00

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    Taigu

    大愚

    A local soba restaurant.

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