Must-see restaurants in Shikoku

  • Hozumi-tei

    Ehime Prefecture

    This izakaya has been serving up local food for over 70 years. If you request kyōdo ryōri (郷土料理) – meaning 'local cuisine' – the friendly owner should…

  • Habotan

    Shikoku

    Red lanterns mark out this locals' izakaya opposite Chūō-kōen that opens at the shockingly early hour of 11am. The food is under glass on the counter, so…

  • Sushi Katsu

    Kagawa Prefecture

    At some point, you may overdose on Sanuki-udon. How refreshing at such times to belly up to a gleaming, comfortingly minimalist, friendly sushi bar. There…

  • Kisuke

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    Named after an anime character who always arrives in the nick of time, Kisuke has built a reputation for imaginative seafood dishes. Get a recommendation…

  • Self Udon Yama

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    'Self Udon' is very popular – line up at the counter, then when it's your turn, choose cold or hot noodles before heading further along the counter to…

  • Shikikaoru Dining Takizawa

    Ehime Prefecture

    Near the castle ropeway, this warmly austere restaurant serves simple, beautifully balanced Matsuyama-style cuisine at reasonable prices. Rice lunch sets …

  • Tosa Ichiba

    Shikoku

    Near the start of Obiyamachi Arcade, this is a good place to try local set meals, especially if you're struggling with Japanese menus. Most of the menu is…

  • Sawaragi

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    Its beige facade looks unremarkable, and its atmosphere is unassuming, but the traditional Japanese dishes served at this family-run restaurant are…

  • Yakiniku Jinsuke

    Kagawa Prefecture

    Loved equally by locals and Japanese celebrities, Yakiniku Jinsuke offers up a solid set menu to suit meat and beer lovers for a very reasonable ¥3000…

  • Mother Restaurant

    Ehime Prefecture

    At the turn-off to Yōkaichi is this friendly Japanese diner that prepares a tasty two-choice lunch menu and good, strong coffee.