Hokusho
A local diner and ramen restaurant near Otomari Beach, founded in 2007, committed to using locally caught fish. The signature dishes are ramen made with local fish stock (especially curry ramen) and sashimi sets. TripAdvisor rating 4.4/5, ranked #4 of 42 restaurants in Kumano City. Also popular with Kumano Kodo hikers. 35 seats. Cash only.
Reviews say: 'I didn't expect to find such delicious ramen in Kumano', 'The soup made with local fish has a unique and delicious flavor', 'Surprising to have sashimi set at this price', 'A local spot to stop by after walking the Kumano Kodo'.