Fukuya
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Restaurant information
Details
| Restaurant name |
Fukuya
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|---|---|
| Categories | Japanese Cuisine |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
0267-42-6447 |
| Reservation availability |
Reservations available |
| Address |
長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町軽井沢東23-7 |
| Transportation |
581 meters from Karuizawa. |
| Business hours |
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| Average price（Based on reviews） |
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| Payment methods |
Credit cards not accepted Electronic money not accepted QR code payments not accepted |
Seats/facilities
| Private rooms |
Available For 4 people |
|---|---|
| Non-smoking/smoking |
− |
| Parking |
Unavailable There is a paid parking lot next door for 500 yen per day. |
Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
|---|---|
| Family friendly |
Children welcome(Babies welcome, Preschoolers welcome, School-age children welcome) |
A trip from Niigata to Nagano.
On the second day, we traveled from Nagano to Suzaka and Matsushiro, finally heading to Karuizawa.
Our journey would conclude with a shinkansen ride home from Karuizawa Station, but first, let's enjoy a drink in the area.
Exiting the north exit of Karuizawa Station, we walked straight along the street.
This restaurant is about a 10-minute walk away.
It has a surprisingly sophisticated izakaya atmosphere that feels a bit out of place for Karuizawa.
Curious, I decided to give it a try.
Upon entering, the interior was indeed classy and designed for adults.
There are both counter and tatami seating available.
It was just before 6:00 PM on a Sunday, but it seemed there were no other customers.
I was seated at an empty counter.
First up was beer.
Since there was no draft available, I ordered a bottle.
Then, I looked at the menu for some appetizers.
There were a variety of grilled and fried items available.
However, the selection felt quite standard and didn't seem uniquely Karuizawa.
After some thought, I ordered the eggplant with chicken miso sauce and corn tempura.
While sipping my beer, the corn tempura arrived first.
The small, coin-shaped tempura was filled with corn and green beans.
It was surprisingly not greasy despite being fried crisply.
The sweetness of the corn was nice, complemented by the flavor and texture of the green beans.
A hint of salt brought out the flavors well.
The eggplant with chicken miso sauce featured deep-fried eggplant garnished with green peppers and maitake mushrooms.
The miso sauce was not particularly chicken-flavored, slightly sweet but still pleasant.
It highlighted the flavor of the eggplant nicely.
I later switched to sake,
trying a bottle called Kanbamboo from Saku City in Nagano Prefecture.
For the finale, I ordered ochazuke (rice in green tea).
It was a delicious ochazuke with a gently flavorful dashi and hints of chirimen sansho (dried baby sardines with Japanese pepper).
The staff consisted of the head chef in the kitchen and a woman for service.
Without any background music, the atmosphere was quiet and suited for adults, and the service was unobtrusive.
While it felt minimalistic, I personally don’t mind being left to my own devices.
The dishes weren’t anything particularly special, but they were all well-prepared and tasty.
This is a place where you can quietly enjoy drinks.
Some guests arriving later were turned away because they had reservations, suggesting this might be a popular spot.