Through the luck of chance I took a wrong turn looking for the park entrance and discovered Itoh. I stopped in for lunch and had the A4 Wagyu option, adding the foie gras. The first course of red snapper ceviche was delicate and delicious; the red snapper placed on top of the ceviche sauce. Second course was a turnip soup that was seasoned perfectly to balance the turnip bitterness with a light herbal oil on top as an accent. For salad the shunkyo daikon and lettuce had a light carrot vinegar dressing with roasted cashews and almonds. The foie gras was decadent and melted with each bite, a light orange oil to add citrus hints and the crostini had just the right amount of give. I opted for the 140g Wagyu and it’s a very large portion but couldn’t stop till it was gone. It was served with a wasabi black pepper roux and fried garlic that complemented it perfectly. Dessert was a chestnut tiramisu that wasn’t too sweet and allowed the subtle chestnut flavor to come out. I’ll definitely return for dinner in the future!

Delicious place! We went earlier in the day to make a reservation (recommend if your going during dinner time). The food was delicious, they even made us a congrats plate because we were celebrating getting engaged. Would definitely go again! The 5 course meal was definitely worth the price and every course was amazing!

Was a good fine dining experience overall, but for being sponsored by nobu I expected a bit more on the service end (water refills without asking, also forgot one of our food items and the kitchen already requested last order). The steak was excellent and the chef brought out the meat prior to cooking for approval. Our friend got the seafood prefix course but didnt see overly impressed. Cocktails were very good, and the atmosphere was nice. For the price I would have expected just better service.

We dined at Itoh Nobu this week with our friends whom we have not seen in many years. Our reservation was at 7:30pm for 4. Our expectations were what you’d expect from a Nobu restaurant and unexpectedly the service was the worst we experienced in Japan. The sommelier was rude from the very beginning and seemed unhappy to be serving English speaking guests. Around 8:30 my husband noticed they were rushing us along, however we ordered a set menu and it is not the type of meal you eat in a rush. We were unaware the restaurant closed at 9pm and the staff did not mention this. At 9:10 they basically asked us to leave and rushed to give us the cheque. The moment we stepped out of the restaurant, they immediately turned off the lights leaving us completely in the dark trying to find a uber. The food was ok but the experience was so horrible we couldn’t forget it. I understand the customs might be different here in Japan however, when a booking is made at 7:30 pm it is understandable a 5 course meal would take minimum 1,5-2 hours to finish.

Wonderful, quiet, intimate experience! Each course was incredibly delicious and they were very accommodating for my gluten allergy and double checked before each dish that everything was ok for me to eat. The wagyu was the best we’ve had in Japan!

What an absolute pleasure, randomly walk past this restaurant by Nobu and grabbed the lunch menu. Steaks were immaculate, service and ambience even better. Worth trying the lunchtime A4 menu when passing through.

I went here on a 1 day trip to Hakone from Tokyo. It was worth the stop, even with the quick overall itinerary. Good service and food. I left happy!

We were in Hakone for the hot springs, and this spot was really close to our hotel, so we decided to check it out for breakfast. It’s a small, cozy place right by the river, which gives it a nice vibe. The food was decent—not surprisingly good, but the portions were pretty big. Overall, it’s not a bad place to stop by if you’re in the area and looking for a simple, quiet breakfast.

Busy little two-story soba spot packed with fellow travelers. The soba was solid, nothing fancy, and the tempura was crisp and satisfying. Service was quick, and the view outside? Peaceful enough to slow down the tourist buzz for a moment. A great stop if you’re hungry and on the Hakone trail. 🍜🍤⛰️

The hot soba was delicious and absolutely lovely in the cold weather when we were in Hakone. There is a variety of soba from cold to hot soupy ones. The seating area is rather small and my group of 6 had to split up. The seats are also quite low and not very suitable for tall people. Also for some reason, the Japanese waitress kept staring at my group while we were eating 🧐

Nice staff, average Soba. The egg one tasted better than it looked like. As there are not many options for lunch (especially on a Monday), we would probably come back anyway if in the area. The portion was quite big.

We ordered the chicken soba and chicken egg soba. It is packed with flavors but would prefer it to be slightly less salty (it is not the type of salt saltiness if you know what i mean). Overall, still quite decent soba.

Food: 5/5 we thoroughly enjoyed our tempura in soba which was tasty and full of flavourful broth. The two pieces of tempura were huge. Service: 4/5 service was decent and not too slow. Atmosphere: 5/5 we had seats facing the river which is a beautiful setting. Place was quaint and quiet. Mostly locals ate here.

Great and authentic cold soba with super huge prawn tempura (x2), I believe they have moved from the old restaurant (far) to new restaurant as one of the photos here. It's crowded on weekend with queue , we have had our name registered with number and queued up

Pleasant surprise while walking around the area. Place is conveniently located near the train station. Ample parking. Good number of seats. Fast and good service, Excellent food. Highly recommended if you're in the area. Will definitely visit this place again!

We have been here tonight after not being biggest fan of the food in the hotel and this place was great. Around 15 minute wait to get in but that's fine and worth it and staff kept coming out and getting people in as quick as possible Food was amazing and generous portions, service was really nice and prices more than reasonable. If in Gora or at the museum one day id highly recommend this.

PROS ➕ Great gyoza sets ➕ Close to cable car stations CONS ➖ None Date visited: 05/06/2024 We came here during a very busy evening, just as all the tourists were getting off the last cable car. Some headed straight to the train station, while others made their way to the onsen. We decided to have dinner first. The shop was already bustling when we arrived. Fortunately, we were seated at an empty table. There was also counter seating, but it offered less space for food and definitely wasn’t suitable for groups. The interior design was modern, with plenty of light and generous space between seats. I couldn’t take my eyes off a small corner near the front door, decorated with all sorts of Japanese trinkets and even a little fish tank. We placed our orders: classic gyoza sets and a variant gyoza dish. My set included seven pieces of fried gyoza, white rice, miso soup, and a garnish of vegetables. The fried gyoza were large and firm, with soft skin that was crispy on one side. The filling—pork and vegetables—had a satisfying sweetness and umami. I finished all of them before moving on to the rice and miso. Nothing beats a bowl of pure white rice and some salty miso on a cool evening. The extra gyoza we ordered were also fried but had a hard shell, with sweet sauce poured over them. I didn’t enjoy these as much, as the sauce overpowered the flavor of the gyoza. Overall, this restaurant is a great choice for just about any time of day. Its close proximity to the cable car station is a big plus. Just remember to close the door when you leave.

Simply delicious gyoza! We had the scallop, prawn and shiso variations and loved all three of them! Also lovely interior. Highly recommend coming here before or after visiting the Open Air Museum!

Located near Chokoku-no-Mori Station in Hakone, Gyoza Center is a popular spot known for its creative and delicious handmade dumplings. The tebasaki gyoza (stuffed chicken wings) is crispy outside and juicy inside. From garlic-rich stamina gyoza to unique ones like octopus or natto, the variety makes it fun to share. The restaurant has a cozy, old-school café vibe. Be prepared for a wait on weekends, sometimes over an hour, and note that reordering may not be allowed during busy times. Prices are reasonable, around ¥1,000–¥2,000. A great stop during your Hakone trip!

Very tasty restaurant with wide menu of different types of gyoza dumplings. It’s nice that they offer boiled and fried options as well as soups with gyoza. I can truly recommend boiled gyoza soup, for the rainy day it was a really convenient option. Kimchi ramen with fried gyoza was tasty as well but I think it would taste better with boiled gyoza. Close to Gora Station and open air museum :)

Conveniently located in between the famous Hakone open air museum and Gora station, this restaurant offers all kind of gyosa, including pork, kimchi, gingko, scallop and scampi filling. Well, we tried some of them and they were OK but certainly not the top of its kind in Japan.

This is a bright and chic Italian restaurant by the lakeside. We had a pizza, a pasta dish, an appetizer and dessert. The service was efficient and the food was served quick and hot. I found the fried vegetables appetizer not so worthy but overall it was a good meal. They have a canine friendly area (separate room) where you can have your dog join you at the dining table. I'm sure pet lovers would love this place. If the "halal" mention attracts you, just know there are no halal meat options on the menu. This place is worth going to for a decent Italian meal.

Has both indoor and outdoor seating, large parties ok. Reservations preferred. Food was pretty good, decent portions. Prices are a bit high but not unexpected for a touristy area. Desserts were really good, especially the tiramisu and seasonal plum sorbet.

During my trip to Hakone, after a long day of tour, we were super hungry. we went to this restaurant for some italian pizza. Ended up late evening wirhout a reservation almost near to the closing hour but they were kind to let us in. The place was full house. Service staff were very polite and friendly. Ordered pizza and pasta. Both were served pretty fast. Pizza very flavourful and aromatic.. it was perfectly baked with juicy toppings. Definitely a must visit place if you are at Hakone.

Do get the pork ribs if you’re here! It has a 40minute wait time but it’s so worth it. It was juicy, tender, and the flavors just melts together so well. The portion is also wonderful for 3 to share. As tourists, we feel sad not knowing when we could have the pork ribs here again. The pizza was also great and portion was big, they have a lot of options, would be great to have a bigger group of friends so that we can order more. The view of the lake is also marvelous and really adds to the atmosphere. The little fireplace they have indoors also fans out a nice cozy smell that ties everything together.

So to be honest, the pizza was really good.It has a really good location right on the water.I'll say it again.The pizza was very good.Unfortunately, the prices are extremely high.Especially for japan, they are banking on tourists.And they are doing it because they can also because, for whatever reason, half the restaurants in the area close at five o'clock, even on a friday makes zero sense with how much money they could be making, I get it, they do what they can.But twenty one dollars for a pizza is outrageous. The waitstaff is really friendly.The service is great.The food is great, but the prices have to be lowered seven dollars for a super dry draft is way high.

They have HALAL MENU sisters (and brothers)! 😍 I kid you not, it was so goooooood.... Had the Shiitake mushroom pizza and izu baby basil almond penne... Woodfire pizzas on a chilly autumn day with great company... Service was fast and efficient. Toasty ambience inside. Do take note they close a bit after lunch and re-open for dinner (today was at 5pm). Located a little walk away from the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Pier, Motohakone.

We ordered the recommended Prosciutto Pizza along with a side of fried mozzarella bites. The pizza was delicious—we easily finished the whole thing between the two of us after a long day exploring Hakone. The mozzarella bites, however, were a bit disappointing as they arrived lukewarm; we would’ve preferred them hotter. Unfortunately, the service felt just as lukewarm. Overall, it was still an enjoyable meal, but if given the chance, I’d probably try a different restaurant next time.

I had dinner in the restaurant and despite the waiters with the uniform and the location, the service and restaurant are nothing right. I have allergy to lactose and the waiter was not understanding english, nor knowing what is inside the food they serve. Despite the menu indicates gluten free and vegan meals, the waiter reported the food was with milk. Clearly she is not knowledgeable enough to avoid clients to feel bad for what they eat. Also, i asked what was the mix of 7 grilletto vegetables and she did not know. None serve the bread to me or asked if i wanted the dessert. Definetely a cloth does not signify anything. You can be elegant but you don't know the rules of your job.

Fab hotel experience; only stayed a few nights, whilst touring Hakone and Mitanishita. Fab eel restaurant round the corner and an equally fab open air spa. Spa water in the bathrooms was good, though I personally preferred the spa water filled communal bath which at the time was in the basement.

Great food, amazing service, good for value, more of a high tea experience for the classy people out there, it’s such a great vibe, the customer service is on point and the food was just right! All the history behind the artwork and interior design of walls and ceilings give you a sense of comfort and joy! Highly recommend for the French cuisine lovers. Food was well presented. Flavours were amazing!

The hotel is an old school lovely classy hotel and the staff are very nice. The reason my review is not higher is because the Fujiya restaraunt inside the hotel had some serious flaws. The portions are microscopic. I ordered 4 dishes and none of them were very good. I had to sit at the table and wait way too long to be brought the next dish even though it was empty. For such an upscale place I expected better food and better service in the restaraunt. Go to Mori- Meshi a tiny local spot for better food and service. 5 minute walk from the hotel and will cost 1/20 of the hotel Restaraunt.

The particular waitress I had could have been more attentive especially to bring the next dish smoothly after the first one was completed - was a noticeable lag where the finished plates were just sitting on the table and was waiting for the next one for some time even though it was not that busy

Finished hiking in nearby hill and happened to came cross this gem. Stopped here for lunch at their French Restaurant, not sure if they have any but it's Michelin star level experience. Will definitely stay next time I Hakone.

This is probably one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in, and I'd strongly recommend going somewhere else. The rooms are hideously outdated, the beds extremely uncomfortable, the food bad and very very over-priced. The whole place is in desperate need of a complete overhaul.