Manpuku Shokudo
One of Ise's three great soul foods, founded in 1975. Located right next to Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station, this beloved diner draws local students and office workers daily. The signature karaage-don features garlicky, peppery fried chicken coated in sweet-soy sauce — a one-of-a-kind dish found nowhere else. 90% of customers order it. Featured in Dancyu magazine and Tokai TV. Yahoo Maps 4.32 (120 reviews).
Reviews overwhelmingly express 'everyone in Ise knows this place' and 'the taste I've grown up with since my school days.' 374 Tabelog reviews and Yahoo 120 reviews rank it among the top local diners in Ise. Featured in Dancyu 2019 and spotlighted by Tokai TV in both 2023 and 2025 for earning rave reviews from local high school students. A beloved institution for over 50 years.