Minshuku Uoharu (Awajishima)

A relaxing place, and the food was amazing!

The portions were generous and the price was reasonable. I called ahead to reserve and asked for filefish, and they prepared the whole fish for me. They also brought out several other kinds of sashimi, which made me very happy. I’ll definitely return.

The sashimi selection is thoughtful, so it’s a great place if you love sashimi. I especially liked the seared pufferfish and Spanish mackerel. The usual conger eel and pufferfish dishes are all tasty, and the portions are generous for the price. I hate to give away the secret, but they also have fish hotpots outside the conger eel and pufferfish seasons.

The rooms and baths are old, but clean enough. The air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and room amenities were thoughtfully provided, and the place felt homey. My wife, our two-year-old daughter, and I upgraded the food. We had sashimi and a large fish hotpot seasoned only with ponzu sauce. Our daughter got a simmered dish, though it was too much for her, so the adults ate about half. I was very hungry but still couldn’t finish everything, and felt bad about leaving some. The meal felt like great value. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes hotpot with ponzu and sashimi. If ponzu isn’t your thing, it may be a good idea to mention that when booking. I’d like to visit again in another season.