Gomangoku Honten
Look no further — Gomangoku fully captures Toyama's culinary spirit with a menu plotted around ocean-caught and mountain-gathered ingredients.
Restaurant Details
The ethos of omotenashi — Japan’s selfless hospitality — and the soul of Toyama’s bounty beats strongly on the grounds of Gomangoku Honten. The restaurant occupies a space in Sakuramachi with a handsome interior punctuated by tatami floors, stunning counter seating and a traditionalist banquet-style table setting. But if the scene doesn’t transport you to Etchu — an ancient province that is now Toyama — their kaiseki-style fine dining will.
Ocean-caught and mountain-gathered ingredients form the body of Gomangoku’s menu, and rightfully so: Toyama has plenty to show with a topography that segues from mountainous terranes and fertile plains to spectacular waterways that border the Sea of Japan. Yellowtail, or "buri" in Japanese and nicknamed "King of Toyama Bay," becomes a winter-special fish cooked in a milky white shabu-shabu broth made from kelp stock and soy milk. Barracuda, crab, shrimp and sushi make gripping appetizers, but the himi udon — Toyama-style noodles with a chewier bite and thinner cut — add a homespun touch. Other seafood highlights include steamed tilefish, crab and salt-grilled sweetfish, while micro-seasonal, local vegetables might make their way after the sashimi platter.
It’s a jaw-dropping experience from start to finish. The kimono-clad waitresses pour sake — preference is put on local ginjo sake — and exude warmth. The presentation on the plates pops with color and mirrors the beauty of the prefecture. The appeal of Gomangoku Honten lies in loyalty to tradition and a forward-thinking attitude.
Enjoy Gomangoku’s standard course and taste the authentic flavors of Toyama. The meal progresses in true kaiseki fashion for a traditional Japanese experience. Start with appetizers, followed by sashimi and plenty of dishes cooked in a variety of ways.
Enjoy Gomangoku’s standard course and taste the authentic flavors of Toyama. The meal progresses in true kaiseki fashion for a traditional Japanese experience. Start with appetizers, followed by sashimi and plenty of dishes cooked in a variety of ways.
The word “ran” means orchid in Japanese, reflecting the graceful colors and seasonal flavors diners will experience in this elevated course. Each dish brings to life the true beauty of Toyama. The meal ends with a closing dish of rice and dessert.
The word “ran” means orchid in Japanese, reflecting the graceful colors and seasonal flavors diners will experience in this elevated course. Each dish brings to life the true beauty of Toyama. The meal ends with a closing dish of rice and dessert.
The popular spring flower is a befitting name, as this is Gomangoku’s popular course. Ingredients are more premium and hyper-seasonal, carefully selected by the establishment’s head chef. Showcasing the bounty of Toyama, the meal starts with exquisite appetizers and sashimi and ends on a sweet note with dessert.
The popular spring flower is a befitting name, as this is Gomangoku’s popular course. Ingredients are more premium and hyper-seasonal, carefully selected by the establishment’s head chef. Showcasing the bounty of Toyama, the meal starts with exquisite appetizers and sashimi and ends on a sweet note with dessert.
To fully savor the excellent ingredients of Toyama, opt for this special course. The kaiseki mela highlights high-quality seasonal ingredients and progresses elegantly through a medley of appetizers, sashimi, cooked dishes and dessert.
To fully savor the excellent ingredients of Toyama, opt for this special course. The kaiseki mela highlights high-quality seasonal ingredients and progresses elegantly through a medley of appetizers, sashimi, cooked dishes and dessert.
Gomangoku Honten Remarks
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Gomangoku Honten Business Days
Gomangoku Honten Address
1-6-4 Sakuramachi, Toyama, 930-0003, Japan
Gomangoku Honten Access Info
Gonmangoku Honten is an 8-minute walk from Toyama Station.
Gomangoku Honten Phone Number
Gomangoku Honten Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
A haven for budding mountaineers and amateur anthropologists — the mountains of Toyama have kept the beautiful villages between them frozen in time.
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