Minakuchi Sushitei Ichiba no Shokudo
A cafeteria inside the Minakuchi Municipal Wholesale Market, serving fresh seafood sourced daily at an astonishing price of 690 yen for their seafood rice bowl. Hugely popular with local office workers, housewives, and food lovers. Lines form on weekends. 'Can't believe this freshness at this price' — a hidden gem of Shiga. Lunch only (11:00-14:00).
Tabelog 3.46/214 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.0/10 reviews. 'Great volume,' 'fresh and delicious,' 'the low price from a market-direct source is unbelievable,' 'absolutely coming back.' Lines form every weekend with a steady stream of local and out-of-town regulars. No closure or negative information.