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Saka-tei Donko (Local Izakaya)

Rating83SCORE
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。
【Local Support】Tabelog 3.76/530 reviews, Izakaya West Top 100 (2025).
3.76
Confirmed many strong local endorsements: 'I always bring out-of-town guests here.' A visit record from October 2025 confirms continued operation (reviewer-independently confirmed).
【Cost Performance】5,000-6,000 yen dinner lets you fully enjoy fresh Kochi seasonal ingredients.
【Track Record】Tabelog Izakaya West Top 100 (2025).
【Uniqueness】Unique style combining Showa-era renovated old townhouse space with Kochi's fresh seasonal fish and mackerel sushi.
【Chain Check】Confirmed single-location only.
Popular Dishes
Mackerel sushi (signature dish, often sells out on reservation days)
さば寿司(名物・予約で売り切れることも)
Seasonal sashimi platter
旬の刺身盛り合わせ
Katsuo salt tataki
カツオ塩たたき
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A renovated old townhouse izakaya near Harimaya Bridge with a Showa-era atmosphere. Tabelog 3.76/530 reviews, selected for Izakaya West Top 100 (2025). Absolute trust from locals: 'When guests come from out of town, I always bring them here.' Signature mackerel sushi often sells out on reservation days. Reservations essential. Dinner only (lunch service ended September 2024).

Many reviews say 'I always bring out-of-town guests here' and 'this izakaya never disappoints.' The mackerel sushi is so popular there are posts lamenting 'it was sold out even though I reserved.' The unique world combining a Showa-era old townhouse atmosphere with fresh Kochi seasonal ingredients is highly regarded. Selected for Tabelog Izakaya West Top 100 (2025).

Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:30-23:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun17:30-23:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Phone088-875-2424Call
Access
2-minute walk from Harimaya-bashi tram stop. Reservations strongly recommended (especially on weekends). Dinner only.
2-1-21 Harimaya-cho, Kochi City, Kochi
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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Saka-tei Donko (Local Izakaya)

Rating83SCORE
Popular Dishes
Mackerel sushi (signature dish, often sells out on reservation days)
さば寿司(名物・予約で売り切れることも)
Seasonal sashimi platter
旬の刺身盛り合わせ
Katsuo salt tataki
カツオ塩たたき
Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:30-23:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun17:30-23:00
Regular HolidayWednesday
Access
2-minute walk from Harimaya-bashi tram stop. Reservations strongly recommended (especially on weekends). Dinner only.
2-1-21 Harimaya-cho, Kochi City, Kochi
Phone088-875-2424
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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。
【Local Support】Tabelog 3.76/530 reviews, Izakaya West Top 100 (2025).
3.76
Confirmed many strong local endorsements: 'I always bring out-of-town guests here.' A visit record from October 2025 confirms continued operation (reviewer-independently confirmed).
【Cost Performance】5,000-6,000 yen dinner lets you fully enjoy fresh Kochi seasonal ingredients.
【Track Record】Tabelog Izakaya West Top 100 (2025).
【Uniqueness】Unique style combining Showa-era renovated old townhouse space with Kochi's fresh seasonal fish and mackerel sushi.
【Chain Check】Confirmed single-location only.
83SCORE
What a score of 83 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A renovated old townhouse izakaya near Harimaya Bridge with a Showa-era atmosphere. Tabelog 3.76/530 reviews, selected for Izakaya West Top 100 (2025). Absolute trust from locals: 'When guests come from out of town, I always bring them here.' Signature mackerel sushi often sells out on reservation days. Reservations essential. Dinner only (lunch service ended September 2024).

Many reviews say 'I always bring out-of-town guests here' and 'this izakaya never disappoints.' The mackerel sushi is so popular there are posts lamenting 'it was sold out even though I reserved.' The unique world combining a Showa-era old townhouse atmosphere with fresh Kochi seasonal ingredients is highly regarded. Selected for Tabelog Izakaya West Top 100 (2025).

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