🍜 Yachiyo Station Front Store八千代 駅前店

Yanagino's long-established eatery has been in operation for over a century. Located in a prime spot near the west exit of JR Yanagino Station, it is very convenient for both locals and tourists to dine. The restaurant's signature dish is the "Yanagino Don," created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the construction of Yanagino Castle. It features rice cooked with Omi rice, topped with tender and flavorful black-haired wagyu beef and local ingredients like red and white konjac. The dish is seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce made from a base of Rishiri kelp and bonito broth, commonly used in udon and soba noodles, making it refreshing and not greasy. Mixing in a soft-boiled egg enhances the dish's texture. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu is diverse, offering a wide range of options from noodles and rice bowls to set meals, ensuring there's something for everyone. There are also several dishes featuring Omi beef, such as gyudon, tamago gyudon, and beef udon. In the evening, it's recommended to try local delicacies like funa sushi, red konjac sashimi, and sweetfish simmered in soy sauce, which pair nicely with local sake from Shiga.

An old-fashioned diner located in front of Hikone Station. The signature dish is the "Hikone Don," made with local ingredients. They offer a wide variety of meals, including noodles, rice bowls, and set meals. You can also taste local specialties like funa sushi and red konjac sashimi.