🍜 Charcoal Grilled Restaurant SAWAYAKA Lake Koshihamanako Branch

The charcoal-grilled restaurant SAWAYAKA is a well-known hamburger steak chain with 34 locations exclusively in Shizuoka Prefecture, and the Kōsai Hamana Lake store is the only branch in Kōsai City. The signature dish, "Genkotsu Hamburger" (拳骨ハンバーグ), is made from 100% pure beef and grilled over charcoal. The staff cuts the large hamburger steak in half right in front of the customers on a hot iron plate, allowing them to grill it to their preferred doneness. The rich flavor of the beef and its springy texture are incredibly delicious. Customers can choose between two types of sauces: onion sauce made from onions and a rich demi-glace sauce, with a mixed sauce combining both being quite popular. Additionally, the Kōsai Hamana Lake store offers limited menu items grilled on a vegetable-specific charcoal iron plate that are not to be missed. Recommended dishes include "Charcoal-Grilled Vegetables," which are fragrant seasonal vegetables, and "Charcoal-Grilled Caesar Salad," where romaine lettuce is grilled to bring out its sweetness—both are delicious dishes unique to this restaurant. Not only do locals frequent the restaurant, but many customers from outside the prefecture come to enjoy the unique cuisine of Shizuoka. Even during non-peak hours, there are often long lines, so it is advisable to arrive early and allow extra time.

The well-known hamburger patty chain, which has opened 34 stores within Shizuoka Prefecture, has its only branch in Kōsai City. The Kōsai Hamana Lake store offers exclusive dishes cooked on a vegetable-specific charcoal grill, which are worth trying. It often has long lines, so it's recommended to arrive early.