Meal Koyanagi
A long-established retro Showa-era café in Aikei-cho, Saga City, operating for over 50 years. The signature 'Hideshima Rice'—omurice topped with curry—and 'Sicilian Rice,' a local specialty born in Saga City, are the star dishes. With an exceptional 375 Tabelog reviews and 7,268 saves, plus a TripAdvisor score of 3.8, the café is beloved. Diners say 'Must visit when in Saga,' 'exactly like a Showa-era coffee shop,' and 'the portions are huge by default.' Prices are in the ¥1,000–1,999 range, and the café stays open until 1 AM, just 6 minutes on foot from Saga Station.
'The holy land of Saga B-class gourmet. Hideshima Rice is only available here.' 'Best value Western food in a Showa retro setting.' 'Huge portions are the default—shocking value at ¥850.' 'A real local café that locals use as their everyday go-to.'