Wappameshi Inakaya Niigata Furumachi Main Shop

This Japanese restaurant is located in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture and is said to be the birthplace of “Wappameshi” rice, one of Niigata’s signature dishes. The restaurant founder conceived of the dish with Kitaoji Rosanjin. It involves bending a thin piece of cedar to create a “wappa” container, into which is placed rice boiled in soup stock, seasonal seafood, and other ingredients. The “sake oyako” dish, made with Murakami-produced salmon and salmon roe, is quite popular. There’s also “noppe (soup with fried tofu and other ingredients),” tender Namban shrimp, oysters, and other types of Niigata cuisine, not to mention a great lineup of local brews.

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Wappameshi Inakaya Niigata Furumachi Main Shop

Address: Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Furumachidori Kyubanchou 1457 Map
Area: Niigata / Aga Area
Phone: 0252231266
Hours: [Monday-Saturday/The day public holiday] 11:30-14:30/17:00-22:30 (L.O.22:00)
[Sunday Public holiday] 11:30-14:30/17:00-21:30 (L.O.21:00)
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available (designated by affiliated parking lot Takizawa Garage)