Mikawaya
三河屋34°58′ N 138°23′ EIzakaya¥¥
Mikawaya suits adults who want Shizuoka oden at a counter that has served it since 1948, and the trade-off is a small room that fills from 17:00 and admits no children of primary-school age or younger.
What to order
- Beef-tendon skewers
- Kuro-hanpen with dashi powder and nori
- Lotus-root fry
Shizuoka oden simmers on skewers in a dark broth of beef-tendon stock and strong soy, and you finish each piece with dashi powder and green nori. Mikawaya began as a street stall in 1948 and now sits in Aoba Yokocho, a short walk from Shin-Shizuoka station. Beef tendon costs ¥300 a skewer and kuro-hanpen, the grey sardine cake that defines the dish, ¥150. The fried lotus root and the kuro-hanpen fry are the house favourites away from the pot.
The shop says seats turn over at about 17:00, 18:45 and 20:20, and those are the best times to walk in. It takes bookings for out-of-town guests and larger groups, but it gives the table away when a booked party runs ten minutes late without calling.
Worth knowing
- Check the shop's online calendar before you go; it closes on Sundays and some Mondays.
- Count your skewers: the shape of each stick tells the staff its price.
Quick answers about Mikawayaよくある質問
How much does Mikawaya cost?
Prices at Mikawaya start at ¥150 each (2026), about CAD 1.30 or USD 0.90 (October 2026 rates).
What are the opening hours of Mikawaya?
Mikawaya keeps these hours: Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00; Sun closed.
What should you order at Mikawaya?
At Mikawaya, order beef-tendon skewers, or kuro-hanpen with dashi powder and nori, or lotus-root fry.
Do you need a reservation at Mikawaya?
Mikawaya: Walk-ins are the norm. Bookings are taken for visitors from afar and larger groups.