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Kitchen Emu
信州サーモン丼 (Shinshu Salmon Don)
Highly praised for its fresh, sweet, and well-balanced salmon with a light, non-greasy taste. Served with seaweed, sesame, and homemade sauce, it is considered an absolute delicacy by many reviewers.
信州サーモンのアラだし塩ラーメン (Shinshu Salmon Ara Dashi Salt Ramen)
Recommended repeatedly for its flavorful broth with salmon-based dashi, perfectly balanced saltiness, and excellent pairing with flat medium-thick noodles. Reviewers appreciated the delicate soup and the ability to enjoy it as a finishing ochazuke with rice.
おそうざい4品 (Four Side Dishes)
Highly recommended for lunch, allowing customers to select four tasty, rich-flavored side dishes made with local ingredients. The natural taste of vegetables and ingredients shines through, making it a top choice for those wanting to sample local delicacies.
信州サーモンのパスタ (Shinshu Salmon Pasta)
Praised for being generously loaded with salmon chunks and mushrooms, offering a hearty and satisfying pasta dish. The accompanying salad is also noted for its volume and taste.
サーモンひつまぶし定食 (Salmon Hitsumabushi Set Meal)
Recommended even by those who are usually sensitive to salmon's fat and smell. The dish uses many condiments to balance flavors, allowing diners to enjoy it in various taste changes, finishing with dashi poured over rice.
フライドチキンセットランチ (Fried Chicken Set Lunch)
Noted as delicious, fresh, and filling. Recommended for its tasty preparation and good portion size, making it a satisfying choice.
パンナコッタ (Panna Cotta)
Described as exquisite and smooth, made with fresh cream, providing a perfect dessert finish.
Location details
466-1 Takanomachi, Sakuho, Minamisaku District, Nagano, 384-0613, JP
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM |
About Kitchen Emu
Kitchen Emu is a Western restaurant, deli, and Japanese delicatessen in Sakuho, Minamisaku District, Nagano. It serves lunch, dinner, brunch, counter service, and dessert, with outdoor seating, takeout, and dine-in available. Reviewers consistently praise the shinshu salmon bowl, ramen, miso soup, and the deli-style set meals, especially for their fresh ingredients and clear, flavorful seasoning. The space is described as casual, cozy, and somewhat trendy, with a small dining room and terrace seating.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- PayPay
- Rakuten Pay
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Kitchen Emu known for?
Kitchen Emu is best known for its shinshu salmon bowl and salmon-based ramen, especially the shinshu salmon bowl and the salmon broth salt ramen. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the miso soup as a standout, along with fresh-tasting vegetables and well-balanced seasoning.
What dishes are most recommended at Kitchen Emu?
The most recommended items are the shinshu salmon bowl, the salmon broth salt ramen, the deli set where you choose 3 or 4 side dishes, and the fried chicken set lunch. Reviewers also call out the butter chicken curry, seasonal pasta, and panna cotta as strong choices, with the miso soup often singled out as especially good.
What is the atmosphere like at Kitchen Emu?
The restaurant is small, with seating for about 20 people, and reviewers describe it as warm, cozy, and casual. It works well for solo dining, small groups, and people who want a relaxed meal on the veranda or terrace, though the limited space means it can feel full quickly.
Is Kitchen Emu good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is ¥1,000–2,000, and reviewers specifically mention a lunch set at 1,540 yen. People say the portions are filling, the side dishes are substantial, and the quality makes the price feel reasonable even after a recent increase.
Do you need a reservation at Kitchen Emu?
Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner and on weekends, because reviewers say it can be full and popular. Some guests were able to sit on the veranda without a reservation, but others had to wait until about 1:15 p.m. after arriving at opening time, so planning ahead helps.
Is parking available at Kitchen Emu?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Kitchen Emu kid-friendly?
Yes, Kitchen Emu is good for kids.
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