Restaurants in Kōchi
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Tokugetsurō
Open since 1870, this is the place to come to if you have a fat wallet and want to try immaculately presented Tosa-ryōri (local cuisine). Unfortunately, this can be a difficult place to visit if you don't read Japanese as the kanji-heavy menu changes daily, though you can always choose which setto-cossu (set course) you'd like based on the price. It's in a traditional building directly across from the Dentetsu Taminaru-biru Mae tram stop.
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Hakobe
This is one of the few remaining cook-it-yourself okinomiyaki joints in Kōchi (¥630) serving cheap and cheerful Japanese pancakes, with good English spoken by the waiters. The 'mix' of ika (squid) and ebi and tori (chicken) is heavenly. Other alternatives include buta (pork) and yasai (vegetables). It's slap bang in the heart of the arcade.
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Hirome Ichiba
Some hundred or so mini restaurants specialising in everything from gomoku rāmen (seafood noodles) to tacoyaki (octopus balls); this is the hub of Kōchi's cheap eats scene. On weekends, it positively heaves with young people drinking hard and happy. It's at the end of the main arcade, just before the castle.
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Uofuku
Uofuku is a fabulous curb-side izakaya (pub-eatery) on a quiet backstreet behind the arcade. Fish is the order of the day, handpicked from the tank by the door. The menu is a mess of kanji; try the katsuo tataki (around ¥1200) or ask for osusume (a recommendation). This is a good place for adventurous eaters to try shutō – the pickled and fermented innards of the bonito fish (¥450), which locals regard as a delicacy.
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Gosankeshi
Named after the auspicious carp, this is Kōchi's hottest spot for high quality, affordable seafood. Sweet, pan-fried ebi (shrimp) and delectable tai (snapper) dishes are whipped up on demand by young, affable chefs. It's in the heart of the party district and makes an ideal predrinking feast.
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Café Panda
Contemporary bar meals with an emphasis on healthy seafood dishes are on offer at this classy new establishment decked out in floorboards, white furniture and glass tables. The light electronic soundtrack kicks on until 2am.
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