
Surrounded by the sea and blessed with fresh seafood, Japan has created a wide variety of seafood gourmet dishes. When traveling across the country, be sure to visit the local spots and indulge in the regional delicacies that can only be found there. Here, we introduce the popular seafood gourmet ranking across Japan, as selected by "Tabiiro" readers.
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和食みよし
Ehime
Ehime
和食みよし
Facing Chifunemachi-dori in Matsuyama, this hideaway-style Japanese restaurant serves seasonal dishes made with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and other mountain and sea ingredients, paired with local sake. At lunch, a limited Tensen set (15 servings per day) presents small portions of selected dinner favorites, arranged with careful attention to detail. The sake lineup features nine labels at all times, combining six core selections with three seasonal local brews. Inside, a white-wood counter and refined Japanese design elements create a calm, welcoming space, complemented by warm wood tones and discreet, well-paced service for a quietly relaxed dining experience.
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隠れ家 恵姫
Ehime
Ehime
隠れ家 恵姫
"Ehime, Kakureya" offers a variety of local Ehime dishes and Japanese-Western fusion cuisine. At lunchtime, there is a comprehensive menu, featuring classic dishes like the "tonkatsu set meal" and the "kimagure set meal," where the owner showcases his skills using ingredients available that day. The recommended dish is the "Taimeshizen (seabream rice set meal)," which allows you to enjoy three types of local cuisine in one meal. This luxurious set includes taimeshi from Matsuyama City and Uwajima City, as well as Satsuma soup, a traditional dish from the Nanyo region, making it a must-try meal worth reserving. Hamburgers made with 100% domestic beef are also popular. In the evening, the restaurant offers all-you-can-drink and course meals by reservation, and is happy to accommodate custom menu requests.
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居酒屋 一進丸 道後店
Ehime
Ehime
居酒屋 一進丸 道後店
This izakaya is situated in the "Dogo Shopping Arcade," linking the Iyo Railway Dogo Onsen stop to the Dogo Onsen Main Building. Drawing on the expertise of his family's fishmongering business, this renowned supplier offers fresh seafood from the Setouchi region, landed at Mitsu Port in Ehime Prefecture, at affordable prices. The expertly prepared and served fish dishes are exceptionally delightful, even pleasing the discerning local palate. Highly rated is the local specialty "Tai Meshi (Seabream mixed rice)", offering a variety of flavours. Diners can also savour dishes and drinks crafted with locally sourced ingredients, including fragrantly grilled sea bream, "Himekko Jidori", "Amatoro Pork", and "Iyo Beef".
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割烹料理店一騎
Ehime
Ehime
割烹料理店一騎
A Japanese cuisine restaurant with over 30 years of history, located about a 2-minute walk from Yawatahama Shinmachi Shopping District. Fresh seasonal seafood, sourced directly from Yawatahama Fish Market—one of the largest in western Japan—is expertly prepared to highlight its natural flavors. The cooking method varies depending on the type of fish and the season, ensuring the best possible taste. The drink selection includes sake from "Chiyo no Kame Sake Brewery" in Ehime, along with shochu, beer, and wine. The restaurant features both counter seating and private tatami rooms with sunken kotatsu-style seating, making it an excellent choice for intimate gatherings. Catering for celebrations and memorial services is also available upon request, with options tailored to different budgets.
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Saitama
Ryotei Tamaya
2
Gunma
Ryotei Chojinso
3
Hokkaido
Otaru Chaya Sato
4
Osaka
View Restaurant Wagyu & Oyster Banquet
5
Aomori
Omanzoku the fish - eater
6
Hiroshima
Oysters and Seafood Bar Umiichi Nagaregawa
7
Tochigi
Japanese restaurant Tajima
8
Ehime
Miyoshi, Japanese Cuisine
9
Aomori
appetizer dining Cocoro
10
Hiroshima
Norari Kurari, Oysters and meat
11
Yamaguchi
Karatoya – Seasonal Grill Dining
12
Ehime
Ehime, Kakureya
13
Miyazaki
Fish Cuisine Bibinya
14
Hokkaido
Hakodate Seafood Cuisine Kaikobo
15
Okayama
Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya
16
Ehime
Izakaya Isshinmaru Dogo
17
Ehime
Kappo Restaurant Ikki
18
Kanagawa
Mr. Gentleman ~Neo Japan Dining~ Yokohama
19
Kouchi
Harimaya Yokocho
20
Saitama
Omiya Ichinoya Restaurant
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