Fugu, Ankō Kisaku

Conveniently located just Approx. 4 minutes on foot from JR Kandatsu Station, Fugu, Ankō Kisaku is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy its signature fugu and ankō dishes along with seasonal Japanese cuisine. It uses ingredients sourced mainly from Ibaraki, and offers everything from seafood to mountain produce. Its ankō dishes have many repeat customers who come from far away just to try them.

Open as a Japanese-style café during the day and a kappo restaurant at night, it offers courses for each, including its signature fugu and ankō dishes. A popular lunch option is the “Kisaku Gozen Wakakusa,” a set featuring rice balls and obanzai made with seasonal ingredients. Another recommendation is the “Fragrant Roasted Sweet Potato Basque Cheesecake,” which won a special award at a gourmet competition in Ibaraki Prefecture. Another appealing point is its wide selection of menu items suitable for family gatherings. The proprietress, who is also a kikizakeshi sake sommelier, carefully selects fine sake from around Japan, with a diverse lineup available.

This charming two-story standalone house features mainly private rooms. There are two types of seating, floor chairs on tatami and sunken kotatsu seating, creating a relaxing space where guests of all ages can unwind. There is also a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 50 people.