Kyoya

Went to this regional restaurant for dinner last night and really enjoyed the local atmosphere. It feels like a proper regional Japanese dining experience rather than something made for tourists. One thing to note is that you need to be comfortable sitting on the floor, which can become a little uncomfortable if you are there for an extended time. We did not have a reservation, but it is probably advisable to book ahead, especially if other places around town are closed or busy. The menu itself is fairly easy to follow, although some of the regional dishes can be hard to understand if you are unfamiliar with them. Thankfully, the lovely people at the next table helped us choose a couple of dishes. The standout was the miso beef cooked on a leaf at the table, absolutely delicious with great depth of flavour. I also had the chicken schnitzel set made with chicken thigh, which was juicy, well seasoned and very satisfying. We also tried a beef rice dish with a radish salad which was simple and comforting. Overall, very good value for money. The local beer was also excellent, slightly on the darker side with great flavour, although it would have been even better served colder. Service was fine, nothing particularly memorable but efficient enough. Overall, a very authentic local dining experience with honest food and good value.