Ooyakiimo
Aoi-ku, Shizuoka
Restaurant in Shizuoka, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
A Shizuoka café serving roasted sweet potato, onigiri, oden at JPY 1,000–1,999, recognized on the Tabelog 100 – Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets café EAST 2023 list. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM, with 35 seats, tatami seating available, 12 parking spaces. Cash only, reservations accepted.
About Ooyakiimo
Ooyakiimo is a Shizuoka venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. It is listed on the Tabelog 100 – Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets café EAST 2023 list. Current hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
What to Know Before You Go
Ooyakiimo is a simple daytime stop. The main practical facts to plan around are the daytime operating window, the two weekly closing days, the JPY 1,000–1,999 spending range.
Because the venue closes at 4:30 PM, it is best considered a daytime stop rather than a dinner choice. If you are planning a visit, check the latest details directly before going, especially for menu availability or any temporary schedule changes.
Format and Atmosphere
Ooyakiimo works best with simple expectations: a Shizuoka stop in a JPY 1,000–1,999 price band, with recognition from the Tabelog 100 Japanese sweets café EAST 2023 list.
For broader planning context, allowed named comparisons include Chinese Muramatsu, Suien Dosai Honten, Tempura Naruse, though they should be treated as separate dining options rather than direct substitutes unless their current details match what you want.
The key planning constraint is the schedule: Ooyakiimo is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For a broader look at dining in the area, see our full Shizuoka restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 5-12 Higashikusabukacho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, 420-0865, Japan
- Website
- shizuoka.mytabi.net/shizuoka/archives/ooyakiimo.php
- Phone
- +81 54-245-8862
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and nostalgic, with a retro Showa-era feel, wooden interior, and the atmosphere of an old-fashioned candy shop where locals of all ages casually help themselves to oden from large pots.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Self Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Shizuoka oden with black broth
- Gyusuji (beef tendon) oden
- Yakiimo (roasted sweet potato)
- Daigakuimo (candied sweet potato)
- Onigiri (rice balls)
- Kakigori (shaved ice, summer only)
Planning details
Location
5-12 Higashikusabukacho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, 420-0865, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chinese Muramatsu, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Suien Dosai Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tempura Naruse, Tempura, Tempura
- 成生, Notable alternative
- Kawachi Ya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Ooyakiimo sits at the budget-friendly end of Shizuoka's Tabelog-recognized venues, making it the obvious choice if you want award-level recognition without the JPY 15,000+ outlay required at Chinese Muramatsu. The latter delivers multi-course Chinese cuisine in a formal setting, whereas Ooyakiimo trades refinement for approachability, roasted sweet potato and rice balls rather than composed plates. If you're comparing within the same price band, Suien Dosai Honten (also JPY 1,000–1,999) offers soba and tea-house fare in a similarly relaxed environment, but the menu leans toward noodles rather than comfort snacks. Choose Suien for a lunch centered on buckwheat; pick Ooyakiimo if you want something slower-paced, with sweet and savory options that feel more like grazing than a structured meal.
For tempura at a slightly higher price, Tempura Naruse is the next step up, though it doesn't carry the same Tabelog distinction and the final bill depends on how much you order. Booking difficulty at Ooyakiimo is lower than at Chinese Muramatsu, where reservations fill weeks ahead, but weekends can still get crowded, call ahead or arrive early. The cash-only policy and 4:30 PM closing time are stricter than most peers, so if you need flexibility in payment or dining hours, Suien Dosai Honten or Tempura Naruse may be more practical. Ooyakiimo works when your priority is affordability, award recognition, a format that lets you eat at your own pace without pressure from service staff or a tasting menu clock.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ooyakiimo good for solo dining?
What is known is the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and daytime opening hours from Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Can Ooyakiimo accommodate groups?
Is the tasting menu worth it at Ooyakiimo?
A tasting menu is not listed. The confirmed details are the Shizuoka location, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, listed hours, Tabelog 100 Japanese sweets café EAST 2023 recognition.
Is Ooyakiimo good for a special occasion?
Ooyakiimo is a Shizuoka venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range with daytime hours, but details such as atmosphere, seating, service format are not listed here.
What should I order at Ooyakiimo?
Is Ooyakiimo worth the price?
Ooyakiimo’s price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. It is also listed on the Tabelog 100 – Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets café EAST 2023 list, which may be useful context when deciding whether to visit.
What are alternatives to Ooyakiimo?
For other dining options, consider browsing restaurants generally and checking current details directly. Allowed named comparisons include Tempura Naruse, Chinese Muramatsu, Suien Dosai Honten, Kawachi Ya, Ooyakiimo, 成生, but their formats, locations, current details should be checked separately.
