Shika Jaya - Hakone

I was recommended this place by a Japanese friend and it didn’t disappoint me. You can find tofu and other less known traditional food including some other soya... read more I was recommended this place by a Japanese friend and it didn’t disappoint me. You can find tofu and other less known traditional food including some other soya derivatives. Best deal in a rather touristic spot where you see crowds flocking at other perhaps more renowned places. Not English speaking staff although menus are in English and you can manage to order what you want. Felt very authentic in there.

It is the restaurant which delicious tofu dishes can eat with a Japanese-style calm atmosphere. As there is little quantity, it is good for diet. When you came... read more It is the restaurant which delicious tofu dishes can eat with a Japanese-style calm atmosphere. As there is little quantity, it is good for diet. When you came to Hakone-yumoto, it is the restaurant where you should stop at.

The food and the experience was amazing! Lady serving us was so lovely, the food was absolutely delicious! I had never had meal with tofu it’s main ingredient a... read more The food and the experience was amazing! Lady serving us was so lovely, the food was absolutely delicious! I had never had meal with tofu it’s main ingredient and I am a fan now! And guess what they had vegetarian options!

Yummy tofu and yam dishes! You can order a set menu and each course is served seperately. There's a vegetarian set too (which was utterly delicious). Good value... read more Yummy tofu and yam dishes! You can order a set menu and each course is served seperately. There's a vegetarian set too (which was utterly delicious). Good value for money and superfriendly staff!

Lovely little gem of a place. Quick service, extremely delicious despite everything being just tofu. Charming interior and atmosphere and they have options for... read more Lovely little gem of a place. Quick service, extremely delicious despite everything being just tofu. Charming interior and atmosphere and they have options for people who don't like tororo aka slimy japanese yams. They also have English menus with clear explanations of everything if you are Japanesed challenged.