Recommended Menu — Restaurant Mizuguruma
Our restaurant “Mizuguruma” (meaning “water wheel”) serves seasonal dishes highlighting the finest Fukui ingredients — Echizen soba, freshly-caught river fish from the Asuwa river, and vegetables grown in the Ichijodani valley.
Signature Dishes
- Oroshi Soba — Cold Echizen soba topped with grated daikon radish, a Fukui signature dish.
- Sauce Katsudon — Fukui-style pork cutlet rice bowl with a sweet-savory sauce.
- Ayu (Sweetfish) Set Meal — Salt-grilled sweetfish from the Asuwa river, served in season (June – September).
- Asakura Zen (Seasonal Set) — Our chef’s tasting selection featuring the best of the current season.
- Vegetable Tempura — Local vegetables freshly picked from the Ichijodani area.
Opening Hours
Lunch: 11:00 – 14:30 (Last Order 14:00)
Closed Wednesdays (open on holidays / substitute closure the following day)
*Menu changes with the seasons. Reservations recommended for weekends, holidays, and groups. Vegetarian and allergy accommodations available on request.
Reservations
Phone: 0776-41-7112
Reservations accepted up to 60 days in advance.
Last order 15:00
* Shorter hours in December and January: 10:00–15:00 (last order 14:00).
Full menu (47 items)Tap to open the list
- Asakura Hagama RiceReservation required¥1,600
- Oichi's Three Daughters SetReservation required¥1,500
- Asakura Sansho Soft Serve¥650
- Asakura ParfaitReservation required¥850
- Suifuku ParfaitCurrently unavailable¥1,200
- Mizu-no-Eki Special Grilled Eel¥2,500
- Echizen Oroshi Soba & Eel Bowl Set¥1,750
- Echizen Oroshi Soba¥850
- Echizen Oroshi Soba (Large)¥1,200
- Warm Mizore Soba¥850
- Echizen Oroshi Soba with Grilled Abura-age¥1,100
- Maitake Tempura Oroshi Soba¥1,150
- Echizen Zaru Soba¥850
- Echizen Zaru Soba (Large)¥1,200
- Kake Udon¥550
- Kake Udon (Large)¥730
- Kake Soba¥550
- Kake Soba (Large)¥730
- Fried Rice Ball & Echizen Oroshi Soba Set¥1,200
- Fried Rice Ball¥400
- Echizen Zaru Soba & Eel Bowl Set¥1,750
- Curry UdonWinter only¥900
- Beef Udon¥900
- Grilled Atsuage Tofu¥630
- Grilled Atsuage Tofu (Half)¥380
- Asakura Ranja-zuke¥300
- Steamed Rice¥200〜¥300
- Shrimp Tempura Echizen Oroshi Soba〜14:00¥1,200
- Soba & Rice Bowl Set〜14:00¥1,300
- Mizore Soba & Rice Bowl Set〜14:00¥1,300
- Shrimp Tempura Udon〜14:00¥800
- Shrimp Tempura Soba〜14:00¥800
- Burdock Tempura Udon〜14:00¥800
- Sauce Katsudon〜14:00¥1,000
- Gyudon (Beef Bowl)〜14:00¥1,000
- Curry Rice〜14:00¥900
- Soy-Sauce Boar KatsudonCurrently unavailable¥1,800
- Children's Udon SetFor children¥700
- Children's Curry SetFor children¥800
- Soft ServeCafe¥450
- Mini Soft ServeCafe¥250
- Mizu-no-Eki SundaeCafe¥600
- Sengoku Castle Town Yokai SundaeCafe¥660
- Suisha Coffee (Hot / Iced)Cafe¥450
- Set Coffee (Hot / Iced)Cafe¥250
- Non-Alcoholic Beer (Asahi Zero)Cafe¥400
- Beer - Asahi Super Dry 500ml BottleCafe¥600
Reservation required Asakura Hagama Rice
*Advance reservation required. Inside a kettle inspired by the ones unearthed at the Ichijodani site: sweet shrimp, sea bream, chestnuts, shiitake and taro, packed generously.
Reservation required Oichi's Three Daughters Set
Three grilled tofu skewers, each flavoured after Oichi's daughters: yuzu-sansho, sake lees with white miso, and mirin lees miso. Reserve two days ahead.
Asakura Sansho Soft Serve
Soft serve with Japanese pepper. Rich yet refreshing, with a gentle tingle and fragrant finish.
Reservation required Asakura Parfait
Rich soft serve and frozen fruit, perfect on a warm day. Reserve by the day before.
Currently unavailable Suifuku Parfait
A parfait with Ichijodani ginger ale jelly and buckwheat groats. Currently unavailable.
Mizu-no-Eki Special Grilled Eel
Plump, fragrant grilled eel over rice. One of our signatures.
Echizen Oroshi Soba & Eel Bowl Set
Fukui's famous oroshi soba paired with a small eel rice bowl.
Echizen Oroshi Soba
Fukui's signature dish: cold soba topped with grated daikon.
Echizen Oroshi Soba (Large)
A large portion of our oroshi soba, for a heartier appetite.
Warm Mizore Soba
Soba in a hot broth with grated daikon. Warms you right through.
Echizen Oroshi Soba with Grilled Abura-age
Fukui's signature cold soba with grated daikon, topped with abura-age (fried tofu) grilled until fragrant.
Maitake Tempura Oroshi Soba
Echizen oroshi soba topped with fragrant maitake mushroom tempura.
Echizen Zaru Soba
Soba made from local Fukui buckwheat, served simply on a bamboo tray.
Echizen Zaru Soba (Large)
A large portion of our zaru soba.
Kake Udon
Udon in a warm, simple broth.
Kake Udon (Large)
A large portion of kake udon, for a heartier appetite.
Kake Soba
Soba in a warm, simple broth.
Kake Soba (Large)
A large portion of kake soba, for a heartier appetite.
Fried Rice Ball & Echizen Oroshi Soba Set
Our fried rice ball paired with Echizen oroshi soba.
Fried Rice Ball
Echizen Zaru Soba & Eel Bowl Set
Zaru soba with a small eel rice bowl. Soba and eel in one sitting.
Winter only Curry Udon
Udon in a Japanese-style curry broth.
Beef Udon
Warm udon topped with sweet-savoury simmered beef.
Grilled Atsuage Tofu
Fukui eats more fried tofu than anywhere in Japan. Ours is grilled until fragrant and served with condiments.
Grilled Atsuage Tofu (Half)
Half a portion, for when you want just a little alongside your soba.
Asakura Ranja-zuke
A traditional Fukui pickle known as ranja-zuke. A fine companion to any meal.
Steamed Rice
A bowl of steamed rice.
Shrimp Tempura Echizen Oroshi Soba
Echizen oroshi soba topped with freshly fried shrimp tempura.
〜14:00 Soba & Rice Bowl Set
Soba served with a small rice bowl.
Mizore Soba & Rice Bowl Set
Mizore soba served with a small rice bowl.
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Warm udon topped with freshly fried shrimp tempura.
Shrimp Tempura Soba
Warm kake soba topped with freshly fried shrimp tempura.
Burdock Tempura Udon
Udon topped with burdock tempura. Fragrant, with a pleasant bite.
〜14:00 Sauce Katsudon
A Fukui speciality: breaded pork cutlet dipped in sauce and served over rice.
Gyudon (Beef Bowl)
Sweet-savoury simmered beef and onion over rice. A long-standing favourite.
〜14:00 Curry Rice
Our classic curry rice.
Currently unavailable Soy-Sauce Boar Katsudon
Breaded wild boar cutlet over rice, finished with soy sauce.
Children's Udon Set
An udon set for younger guests.
Children's Curry Set
A curry set for younger guests.
Soft Serve
Our classic soft serve. A fine break during your walk.
Mini Soft Serve
A smaller size, for a little treat.
Mizu-no-Eki Sundae
Our house sundae.
Cafe Sengoku Castle Town Yokai Sundae
Suisha Coffee (Hot / Iced)
Coffee, served hot or iced.
Set Coffee (Hot / Iced)
Coffee to accompany your meal, hot or iced.
Non-Alcoholic Beer (Asahi Zero)
Alcohol-free beer (0.00%). Fine for drivers.
Beer - Asahi Super Dry 500ml Bottle
Bottled beer (500ml). Please refrain if you are driving.