Daicha-an - Kusatsu

I couldn't read the menu so the chef recommended the Chanko Nabe. It was the tastiest thing me and my friends ate during the 2 weeks we were in Japan. The chef... read more I couldn't read the menu so the chef recommended the Chanko Nabe. It was the tastiest thing me and my friends ate during the 2 weeks we were in Japan. The chef made what conversation he could through the language barrier and helped create a very welcoming environment.

It was a rainy Friday and the restaurant next door we navigated to turned out to be nonexistent. But then we spotted the flags of Daicha-an in a little further... read more It was a rainy Friday and the restaurant next door we navigated to turned out to be nonexistent. But then we spotted the flags of Daicha-an in a little further in the street. The owner was prepping the food and had not opened yet, but he let us in with a smile. The owner chef does not speak English but with gestures and lots of trying we could understand each other a little. He recommended us the sake and his specialty dish. Also since I am a big guy he recommended kaarage (fried chicken) on the side. After less then 20 min he served us this big kettle full of delicious broth, vegetables, and meatballs. It was one of the best dishes we had in Japan. While eating we learned the chef was a sumo wrestler in the past and he has been to our home country The Netherlands. Then the karaage came and it was one of the best and crispiest ones we had yet. We had no idea what we had ordered and what it was going to cost us. The bill came and it was about 2600 yen per person. We think that’s a very good price for what we had. Definitely recommended. One of the best restaurants we ate on our five week trip through Japan!

As others have noted, this place is great for food and also the owner chef goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied. The restaurant is decorated with... read more As others have noted, this place is great for food and also the owner chef goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied. The restaurant is decorated with sumo posters and the chef recommended chankonabe (sumo stew) which was the best we've tasted so far on our trip to Japan. He also recommended and mixed plate of yakitori which was also delicious. Highly recommend this place after a full day of onsens to replenish your body.

Awesome spot a little walk from the main town. Incredible food full of flavour. Owner is super friendly not much English. Would highly recommend hot sake and Y... read more Awesome spot a little walk from the main town. Incredible food full of flavour. Owner is super friendly not much English. Would highly recommend hot sake and Yakitori.

Owner is very nice. Has travelled a lot so he speaks a little English. Portions are huge! Absolutely delicious read more Owner is very nice. Has travelled a lot so he speaks a little English. Portions are huge! Absolutely delicious