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A dining spot where Fukui's flavors and culture come together, known for its Echizen Crab Rice Bowl.
Fukubuku Chaya is a restaurant inside the Fukui City Tourism & Local Products Center, Fukubukukan. It serves Fukui's local cuisine and helps share the region's food culture with a wider audience.
Its signature dish is the “Echizen Crab Rice Bowl.” One of its biggest draws is that you can enjoy it year-round without losing the crab’s flavor or texture. “Echizen Oroshi Soba,” made with buckwheat flour produced in Fukui Prefecture, is also popular. Other menu items include sashimi made with seafood landed at nearby fishing ports and grilled fish set meals. The restaurant also offers around 10 kinds of local sake to enjoy with your meal.
With around 50 seats, the restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy for solo diners to stop by. In addition to local residents who visit regularly, it is also used by visitors from outside the prefecture who come for the local sake. Inside, there is also a corner introducing local specialties and event information from around the prefecture. It’s a great place to discover the region’s appeal all at once.
Echizen Crab Couple Rice Bowl
Echizen Oroshi Soba and Sauce Katsudon
Takeda fried tofu set meal
Spacious interior with a traditional Japanese atmosphere
The storefront stands out with its lanterns and paper lamps
Located inside the Fukui City Tourism & Local Products Center, Fukubukukan
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Can I make a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are accepted by phone. Depending on how busy it is, reservations may not be available on some days.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
Fukui Castle Ruins and the scenic Yokokan Garden are both within walking distance.
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