Hirome de Yasubee
Obiyamachi / Hirome Market, Kochi
Restaurant in Kochi, Japan
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Price
$1–10per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A four-seat dumpling counter inside Hirome Market, earning three-time Tabelog 100 recognition (2019, 2021, 2024) at under JPY 999 per meal. Open until 9 PM most nights, making it one of Kochi's few late-evening options. Best for solo diners or pairs seeking a quick, inexpensive bite in a loud, communal food-hall setting: not for quiet conversation or special occasions.
About Hirome de Yasubee
For travelers exploring Kochi's dining scene, Hirome de Yasubee is a casual, low-price option with hours that extend into the evening most days. The basics are simple: the venue is in Kochi, the price is JPY 999 or less, the dress code is casual, and it is recognized in the Tabelog 100 Dumplings list for 2024.
A Casual Kochi Stop
Hirome de Yasubee is best understood as a casual Kochi venue rather than a formal dining-room experience. The dress code is casual, and the price is JPY 999 or less. That makes it a straightforward pick when you want a low-commitment meal in Kochi.
The weekly schedule is also useful for planning. Hirome de Yasubee is open from 12–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; closed on Wednesday; and open from 11 AM–8 PM on Sunday.
Tabelog Recognition at the Lowest Price Tier
Hirome de Yasubee is in the Tabelog 100 Dumplings category for 2024. That recognition gives the venue a clear category reference point, but it should not be expanded into claims about other years, exact rankings, scores, or comparisons with every other restaurant in Kochi.
At JPY 999 or less, the appeal is value and simplicity. If you are choosing between Hirome de Yasubee and a more formal meal, the decision should come down to what kind of outing you want: a casual, budget-conscious stop here, or a fuller sit-down experience elsewhere. Other options such as Kuroson, Yairo Tei, Cock Doll, MIKI ドゥーブル, or うますし may suit different plans.
When to Choose Hirome de Yasubee
Choose Hirome de Yasubee for a casual Kochi meal at a very low price. It is especially practical if your priority is keeping the meal simple rather than building an evening around a special-occasion restaurant.
Skip it if you need details such as exact seating, allergy accommodations, reservation policy, payment method, parking, accessibility, or a full menu description.
For more Kochi dining options, see our full restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–9 PM · Tuesday: 12–9 PM
- Location
- 2 Chome-3-1 Obiyamachi, Kochi, 780-0841, Japan
- Website
- mfc-group.jp/yasube
- Phone
- +81 88-822-0222
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, busy indoor market stall atmosphere with constant foot traffic, shared communal tables in Hirome Market, and an energetic, casual feel rather than a sit-down restaurant vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Shochu, Chuhai
- Opened
- 2006
Signature Dishes
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- Getting there
- 2 Chome-3-1 Obiyamachi, Kochi, 780-0841, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–9 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–9 PM
- Saturday
- 12–9 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–8 PM
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yairo Tei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Cock Doll, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Kuroson, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- MIKI ドゥーブル, Notable alternative
- うますし, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Hirome de Yasubee sits at the bottom of Kochi's dumpling price ladder, charging under JPY 999 compared to Yairo Tei and Cock Doll (both JPY 1,000–1,999). The trade-off: you get Tabelog 100 recognition (three times, most recent 2024) but sacrifice seating capacity, ambiance, and menu variety. Yairo Tei and Cock Doll offer quieter rooms and more conventional restaurant service; Hirome de Yasubee is a market stall with four counter seats and a bring-your-own-drinks policy. For travelers prioritizing value and late-night availability, the stall wins. For groups needing table seating or a subdued environment, Yairo Tei is the better pick.
Kuroson operates at JPY 5,000–5,999, placing it in a different category altogether, multi-course kaiseki versus single-dish dumplings. If you're building a Kochi itinerary and can only fit one dumpling stop, Hirome de Yasubee's Tabelog pedigree and sub-JPY-1,000 pricing make it the lowest-risk test. If you're seeking a proper sit-down meal with more breathing room, Yairo Tei or Cock Doll deliver better ambiance at a modest price increase. For late-night options specifically, Hirome de Yasubee's 9 PM closing (8 PM Sundays) is rare in Kochi; most competitors shut down by 8 PM, making this stall one of the few fallback choices after evening trains arrive.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Hirome de Yasubee?
Other dining options to consider include Yairo Tei, Kuroson, MIKI ドゥーブル, Cock Doll, and うますし.
What should I order at Hirome de Yasubee?
The venue is recognized in the Tabelog 100 Dumplings category for 2024, but a detailed current menu is not available.
Is Hirome de Yasubee good for a special occasion?
Hirome de Yasubee is a casual Kochi option with a price of JPY 999 or less.
Is Hirome de Yasubee worth the price?
At JPY 999 or less, it is a low-cost choice in Kochi, with 2024 Tabelog 100 Dumplings recognition. Whether it is worth it depends on whether you want a casual, budget-friendly stop rather than a more elaborate meal.
