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Hoto noodle restaurant in Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi
What should I order at Houto Labo?
What to order
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Sukiyaki Hoto
Frequently praised as the star dish, it features thick slices of beef, generous vegetables, and a delicious sukiyaki sauce. Reviewers highlight its sweet and delicious broth and recommend enjoying it medium-rare with raw egg dipping.
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Seafood Hoto
Highly recommended for its fresh seafood ingredients like scallops, shrimp, and crab, combined with a comforting and flavorful soup. The handmade thick noodles are noted as delicious and filling, making this a standout dish.
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Vegetable Hoto
Recommended for its perfect soup blend, especially on cold days. It includes a great mix of vegetables such as pumpkin and offers a satisfying vegetarian option, appreciated by multiple reviewers.
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Chicken Karaage
Mentioned multiple times for its deliciousness, crispy texture, and tasty sauce. It is considered a great side dish and frequently paired with other main dishes.
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Chicken Nanban
Noted for perfectly crisp chicken and flavorful sauce. Reviewers highly recommend it both for taste and as an example of the restaurant’s excellent service.
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Hotochi with Cheese
Recommended as a tasty snack or side, combining the traditional hoto noodles with cheese. It was enjoyed by reviewers but suggested to be skipped if dining in a small party due to portion size.
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Unagi Bowl
Mentioned as a nice smaller portion dish with good flavor, providing an alternative to noodle soups.
Details
Location
2746-1 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, 401-0304, JP
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
About Houto Labo
Homemade noodle dishes served in a laid-back restaurant featuring rustic, wooden surrounds.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Smoke-free place
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- au PAY
- Credit cards
- dBarai
- NFC mobile payments
- PayPay
- Transit IC cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Houto Labo known for?
Houto Labo is best known for seafood hoto, a noodle soup that reviewers describe as flavorful, rich in broth, and especially satisfying after a cold day or a bike ride. The handmade-style thick, chewy noodles and generous portions are a big part of why people recommend it.
What dishes are most recommended at Houto Labo?
The most recommended dishes are seafood hoto, sukiyaki hoto, and vegetable hoto. Reviewers also mention chicken karaage, chicken nanban, and hotochi with cheese, but the hoto soups get the strongest praise for their broth, vegetables, and filling portions.
What is the atmosphere like at Houto Labo?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, with a rustic log cabin or wooden interior that several reviewers noticed. It works well for families, groups, tourists, and solo diners, especially for a warm lunch or dinner near Kawaguchiko.
Is Houto Labo good value, and what is the price range?
Houto Labo is priced at $$, and reviewers say most main dishes are above ¥1,300, with a seafood hoto option around ¥1,980 and a full meal for three costing ¥7,679. People often say the portions are large and filling, so the value is strongest if you want a substantial noodle soup meal.
How long is the wait at Houto Labo?
Wait times vary, but reviewers mention about 10 to 20 minutes, and the restaurant uses a ticket or sequence-number system at the entrance. Going early for lunch seems to help, especially because it is popular with tourists and groups.
Is parking available at Houto Labo?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Houto Labo kid-friendly?
Yes, Houto Labo is good for kids.
