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Izariya Kochi Main Branch
The bounty of Tosa turned into art on a plate. Seasonal vegetables and seafood with flavors that stay with you.
A renowned Japanese restaurant with all-private rooms, it features counter seating on the first floor and tatami-style private rooms on the second. Since opening in 2002, it has continued to serve highly creative dishes while honoring Tosa’s unique food culture, including bonito specialties highlighted by the smoky aroma of straw grilling.
At dinner, the monthly changing course menus are especially popular, with a wide range of plans to suit different tastes. Whichever course you choose, you can enjoy the signature salt-seared bonito tataki along with an array of refined dishes that bring out the best in seasonal vegetables and seafood.
For lunch, the recommended choice is the “Daily Gozen,” which comes with a main dish and a variety of small side dishes, making it an easy way to enjoy the appeal of kaiseki cuisine.
At the first-floor counter, owner-chef Okazoe personally prepares a monthly changing kaiseki course. Savor all 11 carefully crafted dishes along with pairings of sake and wine sourced from breweries within Kochi Prefecture.
Highlights
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Enjoy Tosa’s unique food culture in a calm space with all-private rooms plus counter seating.
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Along with salt-seared straw-grilled bonito tataki, you’ll find a wide selection of highly creative Japanese dishes.
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Monthly changing courses make the most of seasonal ingredients and offer a wide variety of fine flavors.
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For lunch, try the “Daily Gozen,” packed with small side dishes for a casual kaiseki-style experience.
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Chef-selected kaiseki paired with local Kochi sake is another highlight.
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Since its opening, the restaurant has continued to serve highly creative dishes
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A variety of bonito dishes with the rich aroma of straw grilling
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The “Daily Gozen,” recommended for lunch
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Wine sourced from breweries within Kochi Prefecture
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The first floor features a refined counter-only setting
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The second floor is fully equipped with tatami-style private rooms
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have vegetarian menu options?
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No, we do not.
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Is takeout available?
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No, it is not.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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Yes, it is.
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Can I reserve a table?
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Course meals are available by reservation only, and reservations are generally requested.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, in front of the entrance. The restaurant is non-smoking inside.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes, Kochi Castle and Hirome Market are nearby.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 座屋 高知本店
- Postal Code
- 780-0843
- Address
- 2-8 Nijudaimachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
- Phone
- 088-824-1308
- Closed on
- Irregular holidays
- Hours
- 12:00pm–2:00pm, 5:30pm–11:00pm (hours may vary depending on the day of the week)
- Price Range
- ¥7,000–¥10,000
- Access
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(1) Approx. 3 minutes on foot from Kochibashi Station on the Tosaden Sanbashi Line
(2) Approx. 6 minutes on foot from Kochi Station on the JR Dosan Line - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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