Hungry Bear
Kozaki, Kochi
Restaurant in Kochi, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A cash-only yoshoku specialist in Kochi recognized by the 2025 Tabelog 100 (West), offering hamburger steak and Western-style comfort plates at JPY 1,000–1,999. Service runs 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM (closed Tuesdays); parking available for ten cars. A practical, value-driven choice for lunch or early dinner, but not a late-night option.
About Hungry Bear
Hungry Bear in Kochi is in the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, with casual dress and both midday and evening hours on most days. It is closed on Tuesday. It is a budget-conscious Kochi option with Tabelog 100 Yoshoku WEST 2025 recognition.
Yoshoku Recognition
Hungry Bear appears in the Tabelog 100 Yoshoku WEST 2025 selection, which gives it a clear point of recognition within the yoshoku category. Beyond that accolade, details include: price range, hours, casual dress code, and city.
Timing and Planning
Hungry Bear is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. It is closed on Tuesday. Plan around the posted service windows.
Value Context Within Kochi's Dining Scene
With a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, Hungry Bear sits in an accessible bracket for dining in Kochi. The Tabelog 100 Yoshoku WEST 2025 listing gives it a useful editorial hook, but the practical appeal is simpler: a casual Kochi restaurant with clearly posted midday and evening hours on most days and a modest budget. If you are comparing other options, consider names such as Cock Doll, Hirome de Yasubee, Kuroson, MIKI ドゥーブル, or Yairo Tei. For more dining options across the city, see our full Kochi restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 13 Kozaki, Kochi, 780-8033, Japan
- Website
- s.tabelog.com/kochi/A3901/A390101/39000034
- Phone
- +81 88-832-5500
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, traditional Japanese-western dining atmosphere centered on hearty comfort food rather than a formal or modern scene.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 13 Kozaki, Kochi, 780-8033, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Location
13 Kozaki, Kochi, 780-8033, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kuroson, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Yairo Tei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Hirome de Yasubee, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 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
- MIKI ドゥーブル, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999 per meal, this slots into Kochi's budget-conscious tier alongside Hirome de Yasubee (under JPY 1,000) and Cock Doll (same range), though the Tabelog 100 recognition suggests more consistent execution. Kuroson operates in a different category entirely at JPY 5,000–5,999, offering kaiseki-influenced Western technique rather than yoshoku comfort. Yairo Tei matches the price band but skews toward traditional Japanese rather than Western-style plates. For solo diners or pairs seeking reliable, cash-only yoshoku without the formality of Kuroson or the market-stall chaos of Hirome de Yasubee, this is the more focused choice.
The early closure (last orders 9 PM) limits its utility for late-night meals, where Hirome de Yasubee and the broader Hirome Market stalls serve longer hours. If you're booking a special-occasion dinner and price is secondary, Kuroson offers more polish and a broader wine list. If you're mapping a budget-conscious Kochi itinerary and want a yoshoku anchor that won't require advance planning, this delivers better execution than Yairo Tei's traditional izakaya model and more parking convenience than Hirome de Yasubee's central location. The Tuesday closure is stricter than most peers; plan around it.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Hungry Bear?
Plan around the hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM. Hungry Bear is closed on Tuesday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hungry Bear?
Both midday and evening hours are offered. The first service runs from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, and the evening service runs from 5 PM to 8:30 PM on every open day. Hungry Bear is closed on Tuesday.
What are alternatives to Hungry Bear in Kochi?
Other comparisons names include Cock Doll, Hirome de Yasubee, Kuroson, MIKI ドゥーブル, and Yairo Tei. Hungry Bear's details include its price range, hours, dress code, city, and Tabelog 100 Yoshoku WEST 2025 recognition.
Is Hungry Bear good for a special occasion?
Hungry Bear has a casual dress code and a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, so it is a casual Kochi option.
