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Kiguchi

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog Izakaya EAST Top 100 2024.
Founded 1965 (60 years).
Tabelog 277/3.57, Yahoo Maps 4.31/36, Tripadvisor 4.3/5 (135th of 2136 in Niigata), Retty 77 reviews.
4.31
Introduced as Niigata finest izakaya by Tourism Association and multiple media.
Budget 3000-4000 yen, within affordable standard for izakaya.
Operating confirmed via Tokyo Gyoza Tsushin article in July 2025.
Popular Dishes
Tare-katsudon (sauce pork cutlet rice bowl)
たれかつ丼
Tanmen (salt ramen with vegetables)
タンメン
Salmon kamamesni (hot pot rice)
かまめし（鮭）
Curry-flavored fried chicken
鶏のから揚げ（カレー味）
Noppe soup
のっぺ汁
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A long-established izakaya founded in 1965 in Furumachi, Niigata City. True to its name 'making customers' mouths happy,' it offers seasonal a-la-carte dishes, fresh sashimi, kamamesni, tare-katsudon, and tanmen. Selected as Tabelog 'Izakaya EAST Top 100 Restaurants 2024.' Open until 2 AM with a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. All seats smoking / cash only.

Tabelog Top 100 Izakaya 2024 (EAST). Founded 1965. Tabelog 277 reviews 3.57. Tripadvisor 4.3/5 (135th of 2136 in Niigata). Retty 77 reviews. Regular locals say every dish has magic, tanmen is outstanding, feels like coming home. Weekend reservations essential.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Thu17:30-02:00
Fri17:30-01:00
Sat17:30-02:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Monday
Phone025-224-9075Call
Access
Furumachi-dori 10-bancho. Order by table (no ticket machine). Cash only. All seats smoking allowed (note for non-smokers). Open until 2 AM (perfect for a second round).
1720 Furumachi-dori 10-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kiguchi

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tare-katsudon (sauce pork cutlet rice bowl)
たれかつ丼
Tanmen (salt ramen with vegetables)
タンメン
Salmon kamamesni (hot pot rice)
かまめし（鮭）
Curry-flavored fried chicken
鶏のから揚げ（カレー味）
Noppe soup
のっぺ汁
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Thu17:30-02:00
Fri17:30-01:00
Sat17:30-02:00
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Monday
Access
Furumachi-dori 10-bancho. Order by table (no ticket machine). Cash only. All seats smoking allowed (note for non-smokers). Open until 2 AM (perfect for a second round).
1720 Furumachi-dori 10-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata
Phone025-224-9075
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog Izakaya EAST Top 100 2024.
Founded 1965 (60 years).
Tabelog 277/3.57, Yahoo Maps 4.31/36, Tripadvisor 4.3/5 (135th of 2136 in Niigata), Retty 77 reviews.
4.31
Introduced as Niigata finest izakaya by Tourism Association and multiple media.
Budget 3000-4000 yen, within affordable standard for izakaya.
Operating confirmed via Tokyo Gyoza Tsushin article in July 2025.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established izakaya founded in 1965 in Furumachi, Niigata City. True to its name 'making customers' mouths happy,' it offers seasonal a-la-carte dishes, fresh sashimi, kamamesni, tare-katsudon, and tanmen. Selected as Tabelog 'Izakaya EAST Top 100 Restaurants 2024.' Open until 2 AM with a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. All seats smoking / cash only.

Tabelog Top 100 Izakaya 2024 (EAST). Founded 1965. Tabelog 277 reviews 3.57. Tripadvisor 4.3/5 (135th of 2136 in Niigata). Retty 77 reviews. Regular locals say every dish has magic, tanmen is outstanding, feels like coming home. Weekend reservations essential.

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