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Perfectly boiled and seasoned. Dive into the essence of crab with our simply prepared boiled crab, and savor every bite.

Located near Mikuni Port, the renowned crab restaurant "Kawaki" is a must-visit for fans of Echizen crab. The owner personally selects the finest Echizen crabs at the market, ensuring a top-quality di...ning experience. The crabs are prepared simply by boiling, allowing their natural flavors to shine through with perfect cooking.

Before the boiled crab, enjoy a selection of dishes featuring local ingredients like sweet shrimp and black throat sea perch, all prepared with a focus on simplicity to highlight their quality. This is the ultimate spot to savor the true essence of crab.

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Chef

Mikio Omori: A Deep Affection for Crabs

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"Enjoying the Charm of Mikuni, Rich in Ocean's Bounty, While Gazing at the Courtyard that Reflects the Seasons"

Food

The cooking method is boiling only. The finest Echizen crab is best enjoyed as "boiled crab."

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虎太郎がゆく

Review 1,206 postsFollowers 5,393 people

Boiled Crab Showdown!

A renowned restaurant for Echizen crab located in Mikuni, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. Yo...View details

Visited on November, 2025

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marie.○＊°+*

Review 665 postsFollowers 1,065 people

Indulge in the finest crabs at this ...

A Champion Worthy of Any Rival This is the place where you can taste the best crabs in Fu...View details

Visited on February, 2024

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kevche1

Review 1,171 postsFollowers 770 people

The best crab specialty restaurant! ...

High-end crab specialty restaurants are quite rare in Japan, but I believe this place is t...View details

Visited on December, 2023

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Restaurant name	Kawaki
Awards & Recognitions	The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2023 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2022 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2020 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2020 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2019 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2019 Silver winner The Tabelog Award 2018 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2018 Bronze winner
Categories	Crab, Seafood
Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)	0776-82-1313
Reservation availability	Reservation only
Address	福井県坂井市三国町中央2-2-28 Show larger mapFind nearby restaurants
Transportation	Get off at Kakuzen bus stop on Keifuku bus, get off at Kakuzen bus stop on Gurutto Sakai Community bus, get off at Mikuni Jinja station on Echizen railway and walk for 10 minutes 773 meters from Mikuni Jinja.
Business hours	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:30 - 13:00 17:00 - 20:00 Sun, Public Holiday 11:30 - 13:00 ■Business hours Reservations can be made online starting from the 1st of each month for the month after next. Please note that we may not be able to answer phone calls during certain hours, and email responses may be delayed. We recommend using "OMAKASE" for your reservations. ■Closed on Not fixed; closed during the year-end and New Year holidays (Dec 28 - Jan 7) and on Sunday evenings and public holidays.
Average price	JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999 JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999
Average price（Based on reviews）	JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999 View spending breakdown
Payment methods	Credit card accepted （VISA, Master） Electronic money not accepted

Seats/facilities

Number of seats	46 seats （ There is one room that can accommodate about 30 people, two rooms that can accommodate about four people, and one room that can accommodate about 8 people.）
Private rooms	Available For 2 people, For 4 people, For 6 people, For 8 people, For 10-20 people, For 20-30 people, For over 30 people
Private use	Unavailable
Non-smoking/smoking	Non smoking *Smoking space available
Parking	Available
Space/facilities	Relaxing space, Spacious seating

Feature - Related information

Occasion	Friends This occasion is recommended by many people.
Location	A house restaurant
Website	http://www.kawaki.jp.net/
Remarks	We only accept VISA credit cards, and cash if possible.

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ChefMikio Omori: A Deep Affection for Crabs

The fourth-generation head chef of "Kawaki." Born into a family that has operated a restaurant while serving as shipowners of the Kitamae ships for generations. From a young age, he became accustomed to Echizen crabs, with Seiko crabs being served as daily snacks. He holds qualifications as a broker and only uses crabs sourced with a discerning eye. By adjusting the timing of chilling in fresh water and the boiling process according to the maturity and characteristics of the crabs, whether they are 18-year-old or 20-year-old, he can provide any crab in its best condition, thanks to his deep knowledge of crabs.

Space"Enjoying the Charm of Mikuni, Rich in Ocean's Bounty, While Gazing at the Courtyard that Reflects the Seasons"

"Kawaki," located near Mikuni Port, famous for its fresh Echizen crab and sweet shrimp. Established during the Meiji era, it originally focused on river fish cuisine, but as boats began to venture not only into nearby waters but also into the open sea, it transformed into a restaurant specializing in Echizen crab. The traditional Japanese space, which evokes a sense of the long history and tradition accumulated over the years, offers four private rooms. At "Kawaki," which showcases different aspects with each season, you can fully enjoy the rich blessings of the sea and the charm of Mikuni.

Food The cooking method is boiling only. The finest Echizen crab is best enjoyed as "boiled crab."

Among the Echizen crabs, there is a special category known as "Imperial Gift Crabs," which are the highest quality crabs that meet both size and quality standards and are presented to the Imperial Family. At Kawaki, you can enjoy specially large Echizen crabs that have lived for over 15 years. When guests arrive, the crabs are boiled fresh, and during the cooking time, they serve a variety of local delicacies from the rich marine bounty of the Echizen Sannomiya area, such as rock seaweed and sweet shrimp. They also prepare sake that should be enjoyed before eating the crab. One cannot help but be amazed by the fresh and vibrant taste of the freshly boiled Echizen crab.