YOKARO

Local Cuisine

4.0

This is a restaurant in Nagahama City where you can taste the home-cooked specialty of “Yakisaba Somen” (fine white noodles with grilled mackerel) which is characteristic of Kohoku. This specialty of boiled fine white noodles and meaty grilled mackerel arouses an appetite for a somewhat strong seasoning. The set menu is also substantial; there are also “O-zen” (a four-legged tray for festive food) which can be enjoyed together with grilled mackerel sushi and “Toban-yaki” (a roast on a ceramic plate) of Omi beef. The store now makes use of a merchant’s house constructed approximately 200 years ago, having in some respects an aura which feels nostalgic. It is also known as a famous shop where queues can be seen.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Nagahamashi Motohamachou 7-8
Area: Kohoku / Nagahama Area
Phone: 0749633663
Hours: 10:30-15:00 (until sold out)
Closed: Monday (The next day for public holidays)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Not available
Average budget: Remarks:1,000yen-2.000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

What to Eat in Nagahama

Shiga | Traveling

Review

Very special

Reviewedï¼2018.01.25

We decided to drive 30min from Hikone just to find out how good is the signature Mackerel and it was indeed very special. The Mackerel could be ordered as a whole or I think most visitors went for...
Traditional and authentic meal

Reviewedï¼2018.01.07

Situated in an old Japanese style house, Yokaro specialises in serving somen (thin noodles) with mackerel. They provide lovely lunch sets that come with mackerel sushi, pickles and others. You’ll get...
Mackerel and noodles

Reviewedï¼2016.09.15

Yokaro occupies an atmospheric traditional wooden building in the old quarter of Nagahama. Diners sit at small low tables on the mat floor. Marinaded braised mackerel served on noodles is the...