Suju Masayuki Restaurant
A historic establishment serving authentic Japanese cuisine with a focus on vinegar and Shinshu miso, renowned for its copper pot rice.
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Suju Masayuki Restaurant
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A historic establishment serving authentic Japanese cuisine with a focus on vinegar and Shinshu miso, renowned for its copper pot rice.
"A must-come when you’re in Karuizawa! The miso marinated chicken thigh has such a unique texture."
Reserve Ahead
Popularity means queues; reservations or off-peak visits are advised to avoid long waits.
Must-Try Miso Dishes
Don't miss the Gindara Miso and the miso-marinated chicken thigh.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 267-41-2007
Address
6-1 Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan
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Kettle Rice Perfection
Experience the unique taste of rice slow-cooked in a copper pot, a testament to centuries of tradition.
Vinegar-Infused Delicacies
Savor a diverse spread of Japanese dishes where vinegar is the star, creating uniquely refreshing flavors.
Generations of Miso Mastery
Taste authentic Japanese cuisine featuring specialty ingredients from Shinshu, including their renowned miso.
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Reserve Ahead
Popularity means queues; reservations or off-peak visits are advised to avoid long waits.
Must-Try Miso Dishes
Don't miss the Gindara Miso and the miso-marinated chicken thigh.
Sake Pairing
Enhance your meal by pairing dishes with a selection of their fine sake.
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Reserve Ahead
Popularity means queues; reservations or off-peak visits are advised to avoid long waits.
Must-Try Miso Dishes
Don't miss the Gindara Miso and the miso-marinated chicken thigh.
Sake Pairing
Enhance your meal by pairing dishes with a selection of their fine sake.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Suju Masayuki is celebrated for its comforting and delicious Japanese cuisine, with many highlighting the unique kettle rice and miso-infused dishes. The atmosphere is often described as sophisticated and cozy, offering excellent service. While most reviews are glowing, one diner found the miso soup to be excessively salty.
"Unexpected restuarant, I wanted to try the Soba shop next to this restuarant but it was busy so I found this one which is not seen in my google map. It is superb food many selections and all great taste. I read the other reviewer later on. They are all say great. If you need japanese food inspired by European set-up, this is the must to try. Lastly, price is reasonable."
Oat Overdrive
"came across this and decided to try it. we loved it! everything is perfect, we ordered the hamburg set and we devoured everything including all the side dishes & miso soup! with amazing sake to top it off, will definitely come back again if we visit karuizawa 😊😊"
Jenni
"Although Karuizawa is a small town, you can bring groups of 10-20 people to dine in Suju Masayuki (unlike other non-chain restaurants).
The restaurant specializes in miso and other cooking ingredients in traditional method for generations, so you really need to try their Gindara Miso (their Salmon miso is so-so for me), Beef Steak, Cold Tofu, and Japanese-style Sweet and Sour Pork!
Rice also comes in few options - try their Ochazuke if you haven’t try it before. Even their Miso Soup is special 😍! Not just tofu and seaweed, they just put many things in the soup but it blends really well.
Definitely will come again."
Ilona C
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is famous for its kettle rice cooked in a copper pot, dishes utilizing vinegar as a base, and specialties featuring Shinshu miso, such as Gindara Miso and miso-marinated chicken thigh.
Yes, unlike some other non-chain restaurants, Suju Masayuki can accommodate groups of 10-20 people.
An English menu is available upon request.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make a reservation as the restaurant is popular and fills up quickly.
The restaurant uses a special method of cooking rice in a copper pot, which results in a unique taste and fluffy texture.
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You can enjoy the miso-katsu-don (¥1,330) (rice topped with the pork cutlet in a bowl), using the Shinshu miso at this restaurant which is a 20-minute-walk from the Karuizawa station. They use the Restaurant Suju Masayuki’s special Shinshu miso. You can’t ignore it once you visit Karuizawa.
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This shop deals in Japanese seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, and miso. It is located in front of Karuizawa Ginza. It’s a little expensive, but they have a lot of seasonings that are good for you and your body, and you can try them out in the store.
An introduction to truly delicious Karuizawa cuisine, carefully selected by food lovers!
Speaking of famous Nagano Prefecture produce, we can’t forget Shinshu miso. You can eat dishes that use Shinshu miso at Restaurant Suju Masayuki. This is an old restaurant, founded as a miso warehouse in 1827.
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