Maizuru Chaya
cost estimate: lunch 1,000 yen, dinner 2,000 yen
closed Tuesday
Fish dishes carefully prepared by the owner in a refreshing space surrounded by trees and a shrine
Maizuru Chaya sits quietly beside the torii gate of Ichinomiya Shrine. You can enjoy soothing views of the shrine’s grounds from the inside of the restaurant. And the inside of the restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere to match. You will be treated to seasonal scenery like summer’s green maples, fall foliage, and winter snow. Although this location is rich in nature, the specialty of this restaurant is fish dishes. Takuya Ichikawa, the owner of the restaurant, says, “I'm most happy when I'm working with fish.” He is a genuine fish lover who goes to the fish shop every morning to stock up and sometimes even catches his own fish. There is a wide variety of menus items, such as seafood caught in local Maizuru fishing port, and a set meal that includes Inaniwa udon, which is rare in this area. The menu is designed so that it is filling but still natural and gentle on your stomach.
I was born and raised in Maizuru. After practicing at a local restaurant, I decided to open Maizuru Chaya in 2006, selecting this area, because I was attracted by the nature-rich location next to the shrine. I've loved fishing since I was a kid and I still go fishing almost every day. Displaying information in the restaurant about where the best fishing grounds are makes me happy, and I hope that customers who like fishing will stop in and find it useful. In addition to fish we have local specialties like Manganji peppers, which originated in Maizuru, and rice grown by farmers in the Yura River basin, I would like customers to enjoy "locally grown and locally sourced" dishes.
Grilled Seasonal fish prepared with salt-koji
The exquisite saltiness of this dish is irresistible! Local fish grilled and seasoned with a homemade salted malt. The fish changes with the seasons, so you are always having the freshest catch. 950 yen
Seafood Rice Bowl
A special bowl of soy sauce is served with a luxurious seafood bowl that is always decorated with about seven types of sashimi fish. There are days when fresh fish caught by the owner himself also appears in this amazing seafood bowl. 1,280 yen
Inaniwa Udon and Mini Rice Bowl Set
A popular menu that the owner of the restaurant has settled on to showcase the charm of Inaniwa Udon. There are a variety of mini rice bowl dishes to choose from as well. 1,450 yen
access About 20 minutes on foot from Makura Station, About 10 minutes by car from Maizuru West IC on Maizuru Wakasa Expressway
address Maizuru City Character Tokura 60-1
TEL 0773-76-1886 Reservation are possible (except during busy season) hours Sunday-Friday/[Lunch] 11:00-15:00 [Night] 17:00~21:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays / 11:00 to 21:00
closed: Tuesday
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Facility information Number of seats 45 seats
Parking 6 spots