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Cuisine
Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Average cost
Lunch: ¥60,000 - ¥80,000
Dinner: ¥60,000 - ¥80,000
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Pescetarian
Here, you’ll dine on the finest crab in the country alongside Japan’s elite.
Restaurant Details
For those willing to travel outside of the major tourist cities, Japan has a plethora of gourmet pilgrimage spots that reward travelers with some of the best food on the planet. One such place is Sakai City, in Fukui Prefecture, where this incredible crab restaurant is located.
If you think you’ve had great crab before, think again. Kawaki takes it to another level. They only serve boiled crabs, which they begin cooking two hours prior to your arrival to ensure prime temperature and texture. Expect to wait around thirty minutes or so after sitting down while they finish the final preparations.
The Echizen crab which they serve is native to this particular part of Japan’s north coast, as the waters have the optimal temperature and conditions for them to thrive. The species was dedicated to the imperial family in 1909 on account of its famously delicious flavor. Nowadays, many members of Japan’s high society travel to Kawaki to sample this delicacy at the source.
Your meal will be priced according to the size of your crab. For an extra layer of luxury, try the zubo gani: a crab that has recently shed its shell. The dish is considered a rare delicacy, as the
Kawaki Phone Number
0776-82-1313
Kawaki Business Days
Sunday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
Kawaki Address
2-2-28 Mikunicho Chuo, Sakai, Fukui, 913-0042, Japan
Kawaki Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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A prefecture prized for its seafood, history, and culture, Fukui is a must-see for anyone with an interest in Zen Buddhism or a soft spot for amazing shellfish.
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