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Kodama Shokudo

Rating76SCORE
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。
60+ years in business since 1964.
Tabelog 3.45/274 reviews, 6,935 saves.
3.45
LINE PLACE 4.0/85 reviews.
4.0
Multiple blog posts and X posts confirming it as a pilgrims' spot for bikers and touring riders.
Numerous testimonials of weekend queues.
No PR deals.
Many personal repeat-visit posts.
Unique free-refill service.
Google review 100+ count not independently confirmed, but approved based on composite evaluation (Tabelog 274, LINE PLACE 85).
No sakura indicators.
Popular Dishes
Waraji Katsu-don (giant cutlet rice bowl)
わらじカツ丼
Sauce Katsu-don
ソースかつ丼
Echizen Soba
越前そば
Free refills on rice
ご飯
curry
カレー
and miso soup
味噌汁おかわり自由
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1964. Famous for the giant waraji katsu-don, a cutlet rice bowl with the massive cutlet hanging over the edges of the bowl. Free refills on rice, curry, dashi chazuke, and miso soup make it incredible value. A pilgrimage site for motorcyclists, with queues forming before opening on weekends. A beloved local institution in Obama, Fukui.

Reviews say 'free rice refills make the value unbelievable,' 'a pilgrimage site for motorcyclists,' and 'be prepared to wait an hour on weekends.' Tabelog 3.45/274 reviews (6,935 saves), LINE PLACE 4.0/85 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.0/19 reviews. Founded 1964 with many loyal regulars. Negative reviews say 'average taste but exceptional quantity and value.' No sakura indicators.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Phone0770-52-1456Call
Access
Japanese-style floor seating, table seating, and sunken kotatsu seating. Parking available. Expect crowds at lunch. Likely cash only (please confirm).
1-3 Kawasaki, Obama, Fukui
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Donburi¥

Kodama Shokudo

Rating76SCORE
Popular Dishes
Waraji Katsu-don (giant cutlet rice bowl)
わらじカツ丼
Sauce Katsu-don
ソースかつ丼
Echizen Soba
越前そば
Free refills on rice
ご飯
curry
カレー
and miso soup
味噌汁おかわり自由
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Access
Japanese-style floor seating, table seating, and sunken kotatsu seating. Parking available. Expect crowds at lunch. Likely cash only (please confirm).
1-3 Kawasaki, Obama, Fukui
Phone0770-52-1456
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not 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。
60+ years in business since 1964.
Tabelog 3.45/274 reviews, 6,935 saves.
3.45
LINE PLACE 4.0/85 reviews.
4.0
Multiple blog posts and X posts confirming it as a pilgrims' spot for bikers and touring riders.
Numerous testimonials of weekend queues.
No PR deals.
Many personal repeat-visit posts.
Unique free-refill service.
Google review 100+ count not independently confirmed, but approved based on composite evaluation (Tabelog 274, LINE PLACE 85).
No sakura indicators.
76SCORE
What a score of 76 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1964. Famous for the giant waraji katsu-don, a cutlet rice bowl with the massive cutlet hanging over the edges of the bowl. Free refills on rice, curry, dashi chazuke, and miso soup make it incredible value. A pilgrimage site for motorcyclists, with queues forming before opening on weekends. A beloved local institution in Obama, Fukui.

Reviews say 'free rice refills make the value unbelievable,' 'a pilgrimage site for motorcyclists,' and 'be prepared to wait an hour on weekends.' Tabelog 3.45/274 reviews (6,935 saves), LINE PLACE 4.0/85 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.0/19 reviews. Founded 1964 with many loyal regulars. Negative reviews say 'average taste but exceptional quantity and value.' No sakura indicators.

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