Japanese restaurant • Japan, 〒389-0806 Nagano, Chikuma, Isobe, １１２８ 万葉超音波温泉
Located in a quiet residential area of Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, "Yakiniku Shu-chan" may look like an ordinary house at first glance, but it hides the secret flavors cherished by locals for years.
Incredibly, you can get five skewers of yakitori for just 500 yen! The garlic-infused special sauce is delicious and guaranteed to become addictive.
Offering a variety of yakiniku dishes like kalbi, harami, and horumon, the fresh meat quality and exquisite seasoning will undoubtedly make you drink more.
With other options like yakisoba, bibimbap, oden, and gyoza, the menu is rich beyond just yakiniku. Each dish is homemade, giving you a homely feel.
The interior has counter seats and small raised tatami mats, making you feel as if you’ve come to your grandmother’s house. The heartwarming sight of the owner and his grandma running the shop adds to the charm.
Enjoying a meal with local regulars might lead to unexpected encounters and conversations. It truly is a hidden gem unknown to most tourists.
The neighboring Manyo Ultrasonic Onsen is another highlight. After sweating it out in the hot spring, enjoy a cold beer and delicious yakiniku for an ultimate blissful moment.
Though it looks plain, the interior is genuine. "Yakiniku Shu-chan" is filled with reasons why locals have loved it for years, making it a hidden treasure of flavor. When visiting Nagano, please stop by; it will surely become an unforgettable memory.