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Kamameshi Shizuka Kouen-ten (Nara Park)

A Kamameshi rice meal at this very popular traditional restaurant is worth the wait in a long line.

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Since opening in 1959, Kamameshi Shizuka has been serving meals in two locations within Nara City during the last 60+ years. Even having established one of the best kamameshi restaurants in Nara, they continue to cook each pot of kamameshi over an open fire upon receiving each order. A long queue for lunch is a common sight at its shop in front of the Nara National Museum. Their kamameshi dishes make people willing to wait in line to try it.

This special restaurant beloved for many years offers many different recipes of kamameshi rice dishes, from year-round traditional menus to seasonal twists using the freshest ingredients. Individual kamameshi dishes come with red miso soup and pickles, while set menus include a small bowl of simmered dishes and fruits.

The most popular dish among them is the "Nara’s Seven Flavor Kamameshi," a specialty since the beginning of the restaurant. It takes about 20 minutes to arrive to the table after ordering, but as soon as the lid is opened, you will be happy to see the chunky toppings including shrimp, crab, sea eel, and young chicken. At the same time, you will be surrounded by the incredible smell of the steaming ingredients, broth, and roasted rice, which will meet your highest expectations. By the time you finish your meal, enjoying each bite, you will be so satisfied with your meal that you will not remember the long line and wait time.

Highlights

  • The incredible taste comes from ingredients and rice cooked with their special chicken and seaweed broth and other homemade soups.
  • Don’t forget about the limited seasonal menu.
  • Try sharing the dishes with your friends for a different taste.
  • Necessary to plan an itinerary with extra wait time.

Photos

  • The restaurant is located in front of the Nara National Museum

    The restaurant is located in front of the Nara National Museum

  • The most popular signature dish, Nara’s Seven Flavor Kamameshi

    The most popular signature dish, Nara’s Seven Flavor Kamameshi

  • Gorgeous set menus. The image above is the tempura set menu.

    Gorgeous set menus. The image above is the tempura set menu.

  • A bento for take-out.

    A bento for take-out.

  • Kamameshi pack to cook at home.

    Kamameshi pack to cook at home.

  • Soft rice cooked in a kamameshi pot with special broth.

    Soft rice cooked in a kamameshi pot with special broth.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

Yes, we do. (English, Simplified Chinese and Korean).

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

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Can I take photos of the food, etc.?

A

Yes.

Q

Do you have plugs for charging devices?

A

Sorry, we do not.

Q

Can I get take-out?

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Details

Name in Japanese
釜めし 志津香 公園店
Postal Code
630-8213
Address
59-11 Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara
Telephone
0742-27-8030
Closed
Tuesdays and another day per month (an irregular schedule)
Business Hours
11:00am - 3:00pm (L.O.)
Weekends and holidays 11:00am - 4:00pm (L.O.)
※Business hours may be subject to change.
Budget
1,500 yen
Directions
15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line.
Credit Cards
Accepted (VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay)
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)