The creative grip is a joy to enjoy.Wakana
Wakana is a long-established restaurant that has been loved for more than 50 years in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, the city of cast metal casting.
It is located about 5 minutes from Takaoka Station, which used to be a bustling casting town, and is tucked away in a side street lined with restaurants.
It is a hidden gem, frequented by businessmen on business trips to Takaoka.
Here, we will introduce the charms of Wakana.
The allure of a Wakana
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Using the techniques he learned in kappo cooking as a foundation, he sublimates ideas he discovers while eating around the city, and he is self-taught to create sushi that can only be tasted in Toyama.
The result is a self-taught and ingenious sushi that can only be tasted in Toyama.
For example, “sea bream" is a beautiful looking nigiri garnished with broiled sesame seeds, but when you taste it, you will be surprised by the spicy yuzu kosho (citrus pepper).
Each bite is a new discovery.
Wakana’s recommended menu
We procure mainly local fish from the Hokuriku region and serve it with care.
A full lineup of seasonal items that lets you taste the four seasons in Toyama.
Wakana’s recommended locations
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The main first floor seats eight at the counter, while the second floor seats up to 10 people in tatami rooms.
Many regulars visit alone, and the friendly owner and his wife welcome them with Toyama’s local sake.
Review by Wakana
- Excellent nigiri, making the most of local produce! It was delicious.
- The interior of the restaurant is very clean and the counter has an upscale feel, but there is also a proper TV for local customers to relax and feel comfortable.
- The rice is red vinegar, but it has a surprisingly mild taste and is well-balanced with the ingredients. The rice is red vinegar, but it has a surprisingly mild taste and is well balanced with the ingredients!
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Basic information about Wakana
| Store Name | Wakana |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 Suehiro-cho, Takaoka-shi, Toyama |
| Phone number | 0766-22-3542 |
| Business Hours |
Weekdays, Sat. and before national holidays] Dinner 18:00-23:00 Lunch: reservation only for 2 or more persons Closed No regular holidays |
| Budget | From 15.000 yen |
| Official Site | https://hitosara.com/0006101634/ |
Summary
How was it?
Here we have introduced you to Wakana.
As a restaurant that specializes in fresh fish from the rich Hokuriku region, one of the things to look forward to is the seasonally changing menu.
From rock oysters in the summer to yellowtail in the middle of winter in Himi, each time you visit, you will be entertained by the owner’s creative ideas for new items.