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Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
What should I order at MIMASU Restaurant?
What to order
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Katsudon
Most frequently praised in the reviews for being very delicious, filling, and one of the best versions people had in Japan. It was repeatedly described as cooked with care and served in generous portions.
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Tempura Udon
Recommended several times for its warm, homely taste and especially good broth. Reviewers highlighted it as one of the best udon dishes they had, with a satisfying, comforting quality.
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Tonkatsu
Praised for being thick, well-cooked, and very tasty. Reviewers consistently noted it as delicious and a strong choice alongside the restaurant’s other comfort dishes.
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Niku Udon
Mentioned as delicious and part of a highly satisfying meal. Reviewers recommended it for its flavorful, comforting style and strong homemade appeal.
Details
About MIMASU Restaurant
MIMASU Restaurant is a syokudo and teishoku restaurant in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, serving homemade Japanese meals. Reviewers consistently describe it as cozy, quiet, and very homey, with a traditional feel that is closer to eating in a Japanese house than a formal restaurant. The food is praised for being authentic, filling, and cooked with care, especially tempura udon, katsudon, tonkatsu, and omurice. It is also known for low prices, cash-only payment, and a single elderly woman running the entire operation.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Tourists
Payments
- Cash-only
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is MIMASU Restaurant known for?
It is best known for homemade Japanese comfort food, especially tempura udon and katsudon, which reviewers repeatedly call rich, chewy, and very satisfying. People also mention tonkatsu and omurice as standout dishes, with the appeal coming from the home-cooked taste and generous portions rather than anything fancy.
What dishes are most recommended at MIMASU Restaurant?
The most recommended items are tempura udon, katsudon, tonkatsu, and omurice. Reviewers specifically praise the udon broth, the crispy pork cutlet in the tonkatsu and katsudon, and the filling portions, with some also mentioning nabeyaki udon and squid tempura udon.
What is the atmosphere like at MIMASU Restaurant?
The atmosphere is cozy, quiet, and very homey, with a traditional setup that can include sitting cross-legged at a low table or kotatsu. Reviewers say it feels like eating at a Japanese grandma’s house, which suits solo diners and people who want a calm, authentic meal in Fujiyoshida near Honcho Street.
Is MIMASU Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, it is widely described as affordable, with the listed price range at ¥1–1,000 and reviews saying a meal is around 1,000 yen. Even when ordering multiple dishes, reviewers mention spending less than 2,000 yen for two meals, and they often say the portions are generous for the price.
What should I know before visiting MIMASU Restaurant?
Expect slower service because the restaurant is run by one elderly woman who cooks, serves, and cleans by herself, and reviewers say it can be full at peak times. Several people recommend being patient, and some note that visiting around Honcho Street in Fujiyoshida can be convenient when nearby places are already closed.
Is parking available at MIMASU Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is MIMASU Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, MIMASU Restaurant is good for kids.
