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    Hungry Bear, Restaurant in Kochi
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    Hungry Bear

    Kozaki, Kochi

    Restaurant in Kochi, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown

    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 listed 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. The available verified details are limited, so the safest way to frame it is as a budget-conscious Kochi option with Tabelog 100 Yoshoku WEST 2025 recognition, rather than as a place with publicly verified specifics on signature dishes, seating, payments, reservations, or service format.

    Yoshoku Recognition and What Is Verified

    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, the verified public details here are intentionally narrow: price range, hours, casual dress code, city. Specific claims about individual dishes, chef background, seating layout, parking, payment methods, or allergy accommodations are not verified in the available data and should not be assumed.

    Timing and Planning

    Hungry Bear is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. It is closed on Tuesday. Because booking details are not verified, plan around the posted service windows rather than assuming reservation availability, late-night dining, or flexible service outside those hours.

    Value Context Within Kochi's Dining Scene

    With a verified 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 stated 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, while checking current details directly before you go. For more dining options across the city, see our full Kochi restaurants guide.

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    Restaurant contextKochi, Japan
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    Planning details

    Location
    13 Kozaki, Kochi, 780-8033, Japan
    Website
    s.tabelog.com/kochi/A3901/A390101/39000034
    Phone
    +81 88-832-5500
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual, traditional Japanese-western dining atmosphere centered on hearty comfort food rather than a formal or modern scene.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicCozyHidden Gem

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup DiningFamily

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Planning details

    Location

    13 Kozaki, Kochi, 780-8033, Japan · Directions

    +81 88-832-5500

    s.tabelog.com/kochi/A3901/A390101/39000034

    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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    Is Hungry Bear Worth It?
    VenuePriceBooking DifficultyAwards
    Hungry BearJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownEasy
    Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - WEST - 2025 · #30
    KurosonJPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999UnknownNo published awards
    Yairo TeiJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999UnknownNo published awards
    Hirome de Yasubee- JPY 999 - JPY 999UnknownNo published awards
    Cock DollJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdownUnknownNo published awards
    MIKI ドゥーブルUnknownNo published awards

    A quick look at how Hungry Bear compares on price and recognition.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Hungry Bear good for solo dining?

    The casual dress code and JPY 1,000–1,999 price range make it approachable, but specific seating style and solo-dining setup are not verified. Solo diners should check current conditions directly if seating format matters.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Hungry Bear?

    Both midday and evening hours are verified. The first service runs from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, the evening service runs from 5 PM to 8:30 PM on every open day. Hungry Bear is closed on Tuesday. Menu differences between services are not verified.

    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. Check current details for each venue directly, since this page only verifies Hungry Bear's price range, hours, dress code, city, Tabelog 100 Yoshoku WEST 2025 recognition.

    Is Hungry Bear good for a special occasion?

    Hungry Bear has a casual dress code and a verified JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, so it is best framed as a casual Kochi option. Specific occasion-focused details, private rooms, course menus, or celebration services are not verified.