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Update-Date: Apr 5, 2024

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7 Recommended Restaurants in Fukui Prefecture for Authentic Dining Experiences

The 2024 Noto earthquake struck on January 1, 2024. Recovery will take time, as evinced by the number of people who have been forced to live in shelters. We would like to support the residents of Hokuriku however we can. With this in mind, we have selected five recommended Italian, French, and Western restaurants in Fukui Prefecture. We would like diners to help support the region by visiting Fukui and enjoying a meal there.

1. L'aisance

5 Recommended Restaurants in Fukui Prefecture for Authentic Dining Experiences

Located in Takayanagi, Fukui Prefecture, L’aisance is a hidden French restaurant offering a cozy atmosphere and extraordinary experiences. The Omakase Courses feature carefully selected local ingredients, including Fukui-grown meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits, all cooked in a stone kiln. With dishes focused on vegetables and fewer carbohydrates, the menu is both health-conscious and flavorful.

The restaurant also sells five uniquely flavored macarons, perfect for gifts and popular among diners. Surrounded by the scent of firewood, it’s an ideal spot to spend meaningful time with loved ones.

L'aisance

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Open at 11:30 am, Start at 12:00 pm) / Dinner 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Open at 6:00 pm, Start at 6:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,500 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fujishimaen stop on the Keifuku bus line / About 15-minute from Fukui North IC by car
Address: 1-712, Takayanagi, Fukui-shi, Fukui Map
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2. Sakai City - Simply French Tendre

A restaurant where you can enjoy French cuisine featuring ingredients from Fukui.

Located a 14-minute walk from Harue Station, Simply French Tendre is a restaurant where the chef, who has trained at a restaurant with a Michelin starred restaurant, displays his skills. You can enjoy a variety of dishes featuring a wide variety of vegetables from farmers and local seafood from the Mikuni Port. The restaurant has 4 set lunch menus and 3 set dinner menus.

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The restaurant is in a house with a parking lot for 20 cars. With its high ceilings and openness, the restaurant's interior offers a different atmosphere in each area, including modern, Asian, and European. In addition to counter seating, which can readily accommodate single diners, the restaurant also has semi-private and private rooms. The restaurant can be used for various occasions, such as family dinners and casual parties among friends.

Simply French Tendre

TEL: +81-50-5385-5974
Address: 169 Edome Shimo Takamichi, Harue-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
Access: 14 minutes walk from Harue Station

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3. Sakai City - la clarté

A restaurant focusing on wood-fired dishes in the area between flat land and foothills.

Located in the City of Sakai, La Clarté is a restaurant in the area between flat land and foothills. The restaurant is surrounded by lush greenery, and it has 2 wood-fired ovens manufactured in Fukui. Delicious dishes such as additive-free Sausages and crispy and flaky Croissants are all made with these wood-fired ovens.

To get to the restaurant, drive from the city and look for the butterfly-shaped roof. The interior is spacious with beautiful wooden beams. A piano and a wood-burning stove add to the ambience. This is a setting where people of all ages can spend a relaxing time, and workshops and events are held here from time to time.

la clarté

Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday,Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm) / Other 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed: There is also a day to take a temporary rest. Specifically, please check at the store's HP
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: 64-31 Yamaguchi, Maruoka-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui

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4. Ono City - Cipolla

Italian cuisine with plenty of locally grown vegetables.

Located a 15-minute walk from Echizen-Ono Station, Cipolla is a restaurant where you can enjoy Italian cuisine featuring plenty of locally grown vegetables from Ono. The restaurant offers dishes that make the most of the flavors of the ingredients, without using chemical seasonings. The restaurant also has a wide variety of dishes for take-out that you will not want to miss.

The concept behind the restaurant is "the main purpose is conversing with customers." True to this concept, the restaurant's interior is a setting where you can relax and enjoy conversation through a meal. In addition to counter seating that can readily accommodate single diners, table and sofa seating are also available, allowing you to spend your time as you wish.

Cipolla

TEL: +81-50-5384-4956
Address: 2-418 Nakaaraicho, Ono-shi, Fukui
Access: 15 minutes walk from Echizen-Ono Station

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5. Oi-gun - Hotel Uminpia Savor

A hotel restaurant where you can enjoy cuisine with a view of the ocean.

Savor is a restaurant in the Hotel Uminpia, which is located in Uminpia Oi complex. The nearest station is the Wakasa-Hongo Station. You can enjoy a variety of dishes featuring seasonal ingredients from Wakasa in a set menu. The taste of fresh seafood, prepared as a bouillabaisse or pan-seared, is exceptional. Be sure to try them with the wine list of about 40 wines!

The restaurant's interior is sophisticated and elegant. The large windows let in bright light, and you can enjoy your meal with a view of the Wakasa Sea. The restaurant lays out a Casual Lunch & Dessert Buffet is held on the second Wednesday and the fourth Thursday of every month, which is also recommended.

Hotel Uminpia Savor

TEL: +81-50-5870-1061
Address: 1-8 Narumi, Oi-cho, Oi-gun, Fukui
Access: 20 minutes walk from Wakasahongo Station

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6. Sumibi Yakiniku Kappo Toto

6 Recommended Restaurants in Fukui Prefecture for Authentic Dining Experiences

Sumibi Yakiniku Kappo Toto is a refined hideaway located a short walk from Matsumoto Machiya Station, offering a peaceful escape from the city. This upscale venue specializes in Japanese BBQ featuring premium Wakasa Beef alongside fresh Hokuriku seafood and local vegetables. The sophisticated interior provides a calm atmosphere across counter seats, tables, and raised seating areas. Guests are encouraged to sit at the counter to witness the chef’s craftsmanship firsthand, fostering an intimate dining experience through direct conversation while enjoying the live preparation of seasonal ingredients.

Sumibi Yakiniku Kappo Toto

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm *Lunch service is currently being prepared. Scheduled to begin after Golden Week in May 2026
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: A 15-minute walk from Matsumoto Machiya Station on the Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line
Address: 4-720-3, Nishi-kaihotsu, Fukui-shi, Fukui Map

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7. SEN

Located a short walk from Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi Station, Sen offers a refined dining experience where guests grill fresh eel, conger eel, and monkfish on specialized tabletop roasters. The interior features a modern black-based design, providing a serene and sophisticated environment. With all seating located in private rooms, the restaurant ensures a secluded atmosphere for enjoying signature grilled dishes and specialized plates like marinated filefish liver. This versatile establishment serves as an ideal setting for professional business dinners, relaxed family gatherings, and memorable outings with friends.

SEN

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi Station on the Fukui Railway Fukubu Line
Address: 2-12-11, Junka, Fukui-shi, Fukui Map

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