Bistro Mikasa
Fukushima, Fukushima City
Restaurant in Fukushima City, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A yoshoku specialist in Fukushima earning Tabelog 100 recognition for Western-style Japanese cooking—hamburger steak, wine, and bistro classics—at JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch pricing. Counter and table seating, late-night hours, seven-minute walk from Fukushima Station, and enough technical consistency to stand out regionally without crossing into occasion-only territory.
About Bistro Mikasa
Is Bistro Mikasa in Fukushima worth considering at JPY 1,000–1,999? It is a casual venue with a modest price range, defined public hours, and recognition on the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 list. That makes it a straightforward option to shortlist when you want a lower-priced meal in Fukushima, while checking directly for specific dishes, seating, payment methods, or service style.
Bistro Mikasa is in Fukushima, has a casual dress code, and is listed at JPY 1,000–1,999. It is also associated with Tabelog's 2025 EAST list for the Yoshoku category. For exact menu items, chef background, booking policy, seat count, payment methods, and ratings, check directly before planning around them.
What the Price and Category Listing Tell You
The price range puts Bistro Mikasa in an accessible bracket: JPY 1,000–1,999. Its Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition gives the venue a clear point of interest. Consider it a Fukushima restaurant with a recognized category listing rather than a place to visit for any particular dish without checking current offerings first.
Hours are 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 12 AM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Dress code is casual. For reservations, payment, group use, allergies, or dietary needs, confirm directly with the venue before going.
Positioning Among Fukushima Dining Options
Bistro Mikasa stands out mainly for its JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and its Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition. Other named options such as Cow Burgers, Jikaseimen Urota, Shioya, Tempura Hirai, and Tori Ken may be useful comparison points; compare their formats, prices, locations, and menus directly. For broader context, see our full Fukushima restaurants guide.
Bistro Mikasa's schedule is consistent through the week: 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 12 AM, Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. If you are planning around a specific meal period, use those hours for timing your visit.
The Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 listing is the clearest public recognition associated with Bistro Mikasa. Combined with the modest JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and casual dress code, Bistro Mikasa looks like a practical Fukushima option to consider. Check directly before assuming extras such as specific dishes, seating arrangements, walk-in ease, drinks, or private-party capacity.
Planning details
- Location
- Shimizu 2, 5-10 Okitamacho, Fukushima, 960-8034, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/fukushima/A0701/A070101/7005974
- Phone
- +81 24-521-8290
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, classic yoshoku bistro with spacious but cozy seating, counter seats, and a casual atmosphere that becomes lively into the late night, sometimes featuring live music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- pork sauté
- hamburger steak
- pork ginger
- Napolitan spaghetti
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Shimizu 2, 5-10 Okitamacho, Fukushima, 960-8034, Japan
Planning details
Location
Shimizu 2, 5-10 Okitamacho, Fukushima, 960-8034, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tempura Hirai, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Tori Ken, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Jikaseimen Urota, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Shioya, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Cow Burgers, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Against Fukushima's dining landscape, Bistro Mikasa occupies the accessible-quality slot: cheaper than Tempura Hirai (JPY 6,000–7,999) or Tori Ken (JPY 8,000–9,999), but more structured than Jikaseimen Urota (under JPY 1,000), which runs as a noodle counter rather than a sit-down bistro. Shioya (JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner, JPY 3,000–3,999 lunch) offers kaiseki-level precision if you want traditional Japanese refinement; this venue delivers yoshoku comfort with enough craft to justify Tabelog 100 inclusion, at a third of that dinner price.
For value-conscious diners, Bistro Mikasa and Cow Burgers both land in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, but the former offers tablecloth service and wine while the latter skews fast-casual beef patties. If you want a sit-down meal with broader menu range and regional recognition, book here. If you need something quicker or more portable, Cow Burgers works. For splurge-worthy dining, Tempura Hirai or Shioya deliver higher-end experiences; for repeatable quality at everyday pricing, this venue slots in as the most reliable option in Fukushima's yoshoku category.
Booking difficulty is low across Fukushima's dining scene compared to Tokyo or Osaka, most venues accept reservations a few days out, and walk-ins remain feasible outside peak weekend lunch windows. Bistro Mikasa's late closing time (midnight weekdays, 1 AM weekends) gives it an edge if you need a post-dinner wine stop that serves more than izakaya snacks, a niche that neither Tempura Hirai nor Shioya (both earlier closers) can fill. For broader context on Fukushima's food and hospitality options, explore our full Fukushima hotels guide and our full Fukushima bars guide.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Bistro Mikasa in Fukushima?
Other named venues to consider in the broader comparison set include Cow Burgers, Jikaseimen Urota, Shioya, Tempura Hirai, and Tori Ken. Compare their prices, menus, and service styles directly, and use them as starting points for further research.
Is Bistro Mikasa worth the price?
At JPY 1,000-1,999, Bistro Mikasa sits in an accessible price range. Its Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition is a meaningful point, but value will depend on what you order and what is available when you visit.
Is Bistro Mikasa good for solo dining?
For seating layout or solo-dining suitability, check directly with the venue. The dress code is casual and the price range is JPY 1,000-1,999, but solo diners should confirm practical details directly if seating or timing matters.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bistro Mikasa?
Hours are 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 12 AM, Monday through Saturday. Ask the venue about current lunch and dinner offerings, then choose based on your schedule.
Is Bistro Mikasa good for a special occasion?
Bistro Mikasa has a casual dress code and a JPY 1,000-1,999 price range. For atmosphere, private rooms, special menus, or occasion-focused service, confirm directly with the venue; otherwise, it is safest to treat it as a casual Fukushima option.
