Lunch at Kosaku (小作) (Hoto Noodles) 1638-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan No trip to the Fuji area is complete without trying Hoto , Yamanashi's famous local noodle dish. Hoto consists of thick flat noodles cooked in a hearty miso-based broth filled with vegetables, especially pumpkin. It is considered one of Yamanashi's signature comfort foods. We decided to try it at Kosaku (小作) , one of the well-known hoto restaurants around the Kawaguchiko area. One thing i really liked was the dining atmosphere. The restaurant had a huge dining hall filled with traditional tatami seating, giving it a very local and authentic feel. Despite the crowds, the spacious layout meant it never felt too cramped. The first thing that arrived at our table was a massive clay pot. The serving size was huge and definitely looked like comfort food on a cold day. Someone was craving big prawns and happily ordered the prawn tempura, only to realise later that it wa...
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