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Mori Q
(森Q)- Nearest station：
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- Closed：
- Wednesday
Such restaurants are rare in Karuizawa
Restaurant information
Details
| Restaurant name |
Mori Q
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|---|---|
| Categories | Japanese Cuisine |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
0267-31-0347 |
| Reservation availability |
Reservations available |
| Address |
長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町長倉2080-1 |
| Transportation |
It is a 5-minute drive from Karuizawa Station and a 5-minute drive from Nakakaruizawa Station. 1,749 meters from Naka Karuizawa. |
| Business hours |
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| Average price |
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Average price（Based on reviews） |
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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| Payment methods |
Credit card accepted （VISA, Master） Electronic money not accepted |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
30 seats （ 18 seats at tables, 4 seats at the counter, 8 seats on the terrace） |
|---|---|
| Maximum party size | 25 people（Seating）, 35 people（Standing） |
| Private rooms |
Unavailable |
| Private use |
Available For 20-50 people |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
Non smoking Smoking allowed only on terrace seats |
| Parking |
Available 8 units |
| Space/facilities |
Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Open terrace, Free Wi-Fi available |
Menu
| Drink |
Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
|---|---|
| Food |
Particular about vegetable, Particular about fish, Vegetarian options |
Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
|---|---|
| Location |
A house restaurant |
| Service |
Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Pet friendly (Good for pets), Take-out, Multilingual menu available（English） |
| Family friendly |
Children welcome(School-age children welcome), Strollers welcome |
| Website | |
| The opening day |
2016.4.15 |
| Remarks |
Pets are only allowed on the terrace seats. The outdoor terrace has a roof, but it may not be available in the event of heavy rain. Reservations for the terrace are only accepted on the day. |
| Restaurant highlights |
Enjoy healthy Japanese cuisine casually amidst the nature of Karuizawa!
Just a 5-minute drive from Karuizawa Station! We offer organic vegetables from Azumino Inoue Farm, local chicken "Sanada Maru," Dabo's Yorkshire pork, Shinshu wagyu beef, and rice from Nagano's special Milky Queen cultivation. Fresh fish is delivered directly from Toyosu Market and local fishing ports. |
On the second day of our Karuizawa trip, we had breakfast at the hotel, then picked up bread for the next morning at the renowned bakery "France Bakery" located on Old Karuizawa Ginza. After that, we rented bicycles and explored several famous spots around Karuizawa.
For lunch, we decided to visit this Japanese restaurant situated roughly between Karuizawa and Nakakaruizawa. While Karuizawa is known as a highland resort with a variety of eateries, it gives the impression that there are relatively more Western-style restaurants. In contrast, traditional soba shops typical of Nagano Prefecture can be found scattered around, but there aren't many pure local cuisine or Japanese restaurants. In that sense, this establishment is a valuable presence.
The owner-chef, Morihisa Fujisaki, hails from Kochi Prefecture, where his family ran a sushi restaurant. It was this background that made him decide to pursue a career as a Japanese chef after graduating high school. However, he felt the need to seek a new world of Japanese cuisine that would change its traditional image and made the bold decision to move to New York City alone.
In New York, he honed his skills at a famous restaurant while immersing himself in his hobby of playing jazz bass. Upon returning to Japan, he continued his studies in cooking and music in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. He later moved to China, where he established and ran various restaurants for about 20 years in cities like Dalian, Beijing, and Tianjin. In 2016, he opened Mori Q in Karuizawa with a concept focusing on "organic seasonings, fresh vegetables, meat, and fish from trusted producers, all emphasizing delicious and body-friendly natural Japanese cuisine."
In addition to running the restaurant, Mori Q also offers home party catering services. The name Mori Q is clearly derived from the chef's name,