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Shitamachi no Yoshoku Jidaiya

Rating80SCORE
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。
Founded 1986, the birthplace of Sasebo's Lemon Steak.
Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku WEST 100 Best 2025.
Tabelog 416 reviews and 15,544 saves.
TripAdvisor ranked 15th of 505 Sasebo restaurants (4.3/5).
4.3
Multiple reviews confirm unchanged taste over 7+ years and genuine local recommendations.
Featured on Sasebo City Tourism website as the origin of Lemon Steak.
No PR campaigns.
Under 2,000 yen price range.
No negative findings on closure or quality decline.
Popular Dishes
Lemon Steak (from 1,600 yen)
レモンステーキ（1,600円〜）
Beef Stew
ビーフシチュー
Hamburg Steak
ハンバーグ
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Established in 1986, this is the birthplace of Sasebo's iconic 'Lemon Steak.' Thin-sliced beef served on a sizzling iron plate, finished with soy-based sauce and fresh lemon — a dish that defines Sasebo's food culture. Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku (Western-style) WEST 100 Best 2025. The second-generation brothers maintain the original flavors, with 416 reviews and 15,544 saves on Tabelog.

Reviews include: 'The taste from 7 years ago stayed with me, had to come back' and 'A local recommended it and it exceeded expectations.' The lemon steak arrives with sizzle and aroma — locals call it 'proof you were in Sasebo.' The beef stew earns praise for its 'thick, fall-apart meat.' The retro ambience keeps regulars coming back.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-20:30
Regular Holiday：Monday（Public Holidayは翌日休）
Phone0956-30-7040Call
Access
3 min by car from Mikawachi IC. Parking available (large vehicles OK). Tatami seating available (20 seats). Japanese menu only. Public transit access limited.
172-1 Yoshifuku-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Shitamachi no Yoshoku Jidaiya

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Lemon Steak (from 1,600 yen)
レモンステーキ（1,600円〜）
Beef Stew
ビーフシチュー
Hamburg Steak
ハンバーグ
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-14:00,17:00-20:30
Regular Holiday：Monday（Public Holidayは翌日休）
Access
3 min by car from Mikawachi IC. Parking available (large vehicles OK). Tatami seating available (20 seats). Japanese menu only. Public transit access limited.
172-1 Yoshifuku-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki
Phone0956-30-7040
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Reserve on Hot PepperReserve on GnaviOpen in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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。
Founded 1986, the birthplace of Sasebo's Lemon Steak.
Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku WEST 100 Best 2025.
Tabelog 416 reviews and 15,544 saves.
TripAdvisor ranked 15th of 505 Sasebo restaurants (4.3/5).
4.3
Multiple reviews confirm unchanged taste over 7+ years and genuine local recommendations.
Featured on Sasebo City Tourism website as the origin of Lemon Steak.
No PR campaigns.
Under 2,000 yen price range.
No negative findings on closure or quality decline.
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Established in 1986, this is the birthplace of Sasebo's iconic 'Lemon Steak.' Thin-sliced beef served on a sizzling iron plate, finished with soy-based sauce and fresh lemon — a dish that defines Sasebo's food culture. Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku (Western-style) WEST 100 Best 2025. The second-generation brothers maintain the original flavors, with 416 reviews and 15,544 saves on Tabelog.

Reviews include: 'The taste from 7 years ago stayed with me, had to come back' and 'A local recommended it and it exceeded expectations.' The lemon steak arrives with sizzle and aroma — locals call it 'proof you were in Sasebo.' The beef stew earns praise for its 'thick, fall-apart meat.' The retro ambience keeps regulars coming back.

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