Had the vegan lunch set in Kofu. The tofu nuggets were juicy, burger patty had good flavor. Lavender soda was nice. For the price, I was hoping for a slightly bigger portion though.

The samosas are incredible. The pastry is flaky and crisp, and the spiced potato filling is perfectly seasoned. A must-try. The beer was served in a chilled glass, which was a nice touch.

Their lunch set included a creative vegetarian starter, paired nicely with a crisp white wine.

The wooden walls have this lovely, worn-in warmth. It&#39;s just so calming, especially with that soft jazz playing in the background.

Stopped by after visiting the castle. Right by the station, super convenient. Got a seat at the counter&mdash;nice for eating alone. Had the soba set, it was solid. Quick and easy.

I&#39;ve always thought eel places were just unaju. But here, they had grilled eel liver on the menu. It was a small, rich bite that completely shifted my perspective.

Good spot for a quick lunch after visiting the castle. Right on the river path from the station. Service was efficient, got my soba and tempura set quickly. The view from the window seat was a nice bonus. Price was reasonable for the area.

Stopped by after seeing Matsumoto Castle. The tonkatsu set was the move &mdash; the pork cutlet had a really nice, crispy breading. They even include a little piece of pineapple for dessert, which was a fun touch. It&#39;s a popular lunch spot, so maybe expect a short wait.

Came here for the first time and the lamb dumplings with apple and onion sauce were a real find. Ended up getting a second order because they were that good.

The thick-cut beef tongue with salt is the reason I came. Juicy, with a great texture. A bit pricey for the portion, but I&#39;d order it again.

The wasabi leaves starter is nice. I usually get the soba set, but the noodle portion is huge, couldn&#39;t finish it all. The soup is light, and the fresh wasabi is sweet, not harsh.

They have a few veggie dishes. The staff was really friendly and checked in a couple times. Made it easy to just relax.

Sanzoku Yaki for lunch. Spacious izakaya. The chicken was the best I had on this trip. Generous portion.

Cold soba in winter. Still good. Tempura tastes like the ingredients themselves. Thin noodles.

The grilled beef. Ordered medium rare, came out exactly that. Juicy, tender, no chewiness at all. The sear was good. Just focused on that one plate.

Been coming here for years. They always have those forest-themed goods and Scandinavian home items. I like that the local artwork keeps changing, so there&#39;s usually something new to spot. Good for a quiet browse.

The tempura&#39;s good here. Even the seasonal stuff, like that molokhia, stays crispy. Not always fresh out of the fryer, but still holds up.

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The best restaurants in Suwa District

Shamrock Cottage

Fluunt KOFU（フルウント甲府）

ヒマラヤンシェルパ大町店

ASIAN STATION

Courtyard

Kura

Soba Izakaya Kuranomukou

Ryōga

Sakagura Owned Restaurant Daimin

Unagi-no-unafuji

Mahalo Cafe Ristorante

Tearoom Koide

Katsugen Main Store

I;caza

The Source Diner

Ramen Uezu

Namsan-tei Matsumoto Ekimae

BANIKU BARU Shinmiyoshi

Donguri

Shizuka

Soba-dokoro Kippo

Senshin-An

Ramen Yoshi

YY Grill

Yatsugatake Club

Okina

Stove

Nomikui-dokoro Banya

Ishiyama

La Cueillette