Restaurant in Fukui, Japan
Seven seats, Tabelog-ranked, book well ahead.
Miyazaki is a Tabelog Bronze Award-winning, seven-seat kaiseki counter in Fukui City, delivering Hokuriku-region seasonal cooking at JPY 15,000–20,000 per head. Two consecutive award cycles and Top 100 recognition make it the strongest case for a serious dinner in the prefecture. Book 2–4 weeks out; dinner only, no walk-ins.
If you are choosing between a counter kaiseki experience in Fukui and making the trip to a marquee destination like RyuGin in Tokyo, Miyazaki makes a strong case for staying local. A Tabelog Bronze Award winner in both 2025 and 2026, with a score of 4.04 and selection for the Tabelog Japanese Cuisine WEST Top 100, this seven-seat counter restaurant delivers a seasonally driven kaiseki format at JPY 15,000–20,000 per head — roughly half what comparable Tokyo counters charge. For food-focused travelers already in the Hokuriku region, this is the booking to prioritize.
The room is as intimate as it gets: seven counter seats arranged around an L-shaped kitchen, open since July 2018. The format puts you close to the preparation, which is the point. The atmosphere is quiet and focused — this is not a loud, convivial izakaya setting. Expect a pace that runs over 2.5 hours, with sake pairing options drawn from a program the kitchen takes seriously (Nihonshu and wine are both sourced with care). The sensory register here is calm and considered, closer to a private dining experience than a restaurant floor.
The kitchen's technical emphasis is on Hokuriku-region sourcing: fish is a declared priority, and the menu draws on ingredients including Kinoshita beef and natural eel. In winter, the full course centers on Echizen Crab , Fukui's defining seasonal ingredient , prepared across multiple preparations. If you are visiting between December and March, that is the version of this menu worth booking around. The creative kaiseki format means the kitchen is not locked into a rigid classical structure, giving it room to work with whatever the region is producing at its leading. For the price point, the technical ambition is high relative to what you would find at a comparable counter in Osaka or Kyoto.
Note that Miyazaki relocated in mid-2025. The new address is the one now in operation; the original Fukui Biru location closed on May 18, 2025. Confirm current address details directly via the restaurant's website at ryouriya-miyazaki.jp before visiting.
Hours: Monday through Saturday and day-before-public-holidays, 17:30–23:00 (last entry 20:30). Closed Sundays, unless Monday is a public holiday. Budget: JPY 15,000–19,999 per head on the posted menu; reviewer averages suggest JPY 20,000–29,999 when drinks are included. Seats: 7 counter seats (maximum 8); private use available for up to 20 people. Reservations: Book via Tabelog or the restaurant website , walk-in is not a realistic option at this size. Payment: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners, and PayPay accepted; electronic money not accepted. Dress: No stated code, but the counter format and price point suggest smart casual at minimum. Getting there: 10 minutes walk from Fukui Station; 1 minute from Fukui Castle Daimyocho Station. No parking on site. Families: School-age children welcome; no children's menu , children eat from the adult course. BYO: Permitted. Takeout: Mackerel sushi only.
See the full comparison below. For more dining options in the prefecture, browse our full Fukui restaurants guide, or explore nearby counters including Sushi Jubei and Kaikatei.
For regional context, comparable award-level kaiseki and counter experiences in western Japan include Gion Sasaki in Kyoto and Goh in Fukuoka. If you are building a broader Japan itinerary, akordu in Nara and HAJIME in Osaka are both worth considering for contrast in format and price tier. For reference points outside Japan, the counter-format precision here has more in common with Atomix in New York than with a large-format tasting menu restaurant like Le Bernardin.
The counter seats 7 (maximum 8), so groups larger than that are not possible in the standard configuration. For private use, the restaurant can accommodate up to 20 people , contact directly to confirm terms and pricing for exclusive hire. For a group of 4–6, the counter works well given the shared course format.
Yes , all seating is counter seating. There is no separate dining room or table service. The counter arrangement around the L-shaped kitchen is the entire experience, so sitting at the bar is not an option separate from the main booking; it is the booking.
Genuinely well-suited for solo diners. A single counter seat is a natural fit here, and the kaiseki pace over 2.5-plus hours gives you time with the food and the kitchen. At JPY 15,000–20,000 before drinks, it is a considered spend for one person, but the Tabelog Top 100 recognition and two consecutive Bronze Awards justify it if Japanese cuisine is a priority.
Within Fukui, Sushi Jubei is the obvious alternative for a counter format with a different culinary focus (sushi rather than kaiseki), and Kaikatei offers a Chinese-cuisine counter experience at a different price tier. If you are willing to travel, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto competes at a higher price and broader reputation; akordu in Nara is worth considering if European-inflected Japanese cooking interests you.
Dinner only , the kitchen does not offer lunch service. Hours are 17:30–23:00, with last entry at 20:30. Arriving at opening (17:30) is advisable if you want the full 2.5-hour-plus pace without feeling rushed toward last entry.
Yes, and it is explicitly set up for it: the database notes celebrations and surprises as a supported service. The intimate seven-seat counter, multi-course format, strong sake program, and two consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards give it the credentials to anchor a significant meal. Budget JPY 20,000–30,000 per person once drinks are included, based on reviewer averages.
Given the seven-seat capacity and Tabelog Top 100 status, booking 2–4 weeks ahead is a sensible baseline for weekday visits; weekends and the Echizen Crab season (winter months) will fill faster. Reservations are possible via Tabelog or the restaurant website. There is no phone booking listed.
The format is a set course, so there is no à la carte ordering. The kitchen's stated focus is on fish and Hokuriku-region ingredients, with Echizen Crab central to the winter menu. If visiting December through February, book specifically for the crab course. Sake pairing is worth adding given the kitchen's deliberate approach to the drinks program. The only takeout item available is mackerel sushi.
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A quick look at how Miyazaki measures up.
The counter seats seven (eight at a stretch), so large groups do not fit the standard format. For private use, the venue is available for up to 20 people, which is the better option if you are booking for a party. check the venue's official channels via its website (ryouriya-miyazaki.jp) to arrange buyout terms.
Yes — the counter is the only format here. All seven seats wrap around an L-shaped kitchen, so every seat is effectively a bar seat with a direct view of preparation. This is a counter-first experience by design, not an afterthought.
It is one of the better solo options in Fukui's fine dining tier. A seven-seat counter with a Tabelog score of 4.04 and Tabelog 100 recognition means you get a front-row experience without the awkwardness of a table for one. The format rewards solo attention to the kitchen.
Miyazaki is among the most decorated Japanese cuisine counters in Fukui, holding Tabelog Bronze awards in both 2025 and 2026 and a place in the Tabelog Japanese Cuisine WEST 100. If you cannot secure a booking, browsing Pearl's Fukui restaurant guide will surface other options in the prefecture, though direct equivalents at this recognition level are limited locally.
Dinner only. Miyazaki does not offer lunch service — the restaurant opens at 17:30 daily (except Sundays) with last entry at 20:30. Budget JPY 15,000–20,000 at listed prices, though review-based averages run closer to JPY 20,000–30,000.
Yes, and the venue specifically flags celebrations and surprises as a supported service format. The intimate seven-seat counter makes the occasion feel personal rather than corporate. BYO drinks are also permitted, which helps manage costs on a celebratory evening at JPY 15,000–20,000+ per head.
The database does not specify an exact lead time, but a seven-seat counter with Tabelog Bronze status and a 4.04 score will fill quickly — particularly in crab season. Book as far in advance as the reservation system allows, and check the restaurant's website (ryouriya-miyazaki.jp) for current availability. Note also that the restaurant relocated in mid-2025, so confirm the new address before visiting.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Day before public holiday 17:30 - 23:00
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