Spend a cozy evening at Snowball Dining, where we keep it simple yet special. Relax by the fireplace and enjoy our Japanese tapas menu, with each dish thoughtfully prepared to be yummy. Pair your food with a selection of drinks, from our signature cocktails and quality Japanese whiskies to great wines and award winning sakes.
The atmosphere is all about unwinding, in a warm setting with our favorite records spinning to set the mood. It's reservation-only so make sure you...
Mister Daruma. Mister Daruma is a relaxed environment with hearty Japanese inspired tapas dishes. Great for families and friends alike, there will be vinyl spinning on the decks, amazing local and international craft beers and an amazing selection of Japanese whiskies. It is a set menu at ¥3500pp including Snack Entre, Salad, Side Dis...
Maroudo This restaurant is an excellent traditional Japanese sukiyaki, hot pot experience. The lovely people from the restaurant will drive over and come to collect you and then drop you and you back after your meal if you are staying in Madarao. The hotpot is ¥5500/person plus drinks and ¥3,000 for kids.
A gorgeous, very organic 6 course Mediterranean style dinner with locally selected produce made from scratch and matched wines, sakes and cocktails degustation. Very vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Chef Dutchie is a food obsessed master of cuisine, and will walk you through the magic of every dish.
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A message from the lovely chef and restaurant owners: "We use fresh and local produce as much as possible, and like to shake the hand of the people who produce the food we buy....
At Donguri Tei you can enjoy Japanese Yakiniku and Shabu-shabu.
For Yakiniku, grill your own premium wagyu beef, chicken, and veges over traditional charcoal in an irori-style hearth, creating deep, smoky flavor....
Rudolf's This is a fantastic Japanese/Italian restaurant run by a lovely Japanese family. Morito san cooks delicious Japanese fare, pizza and gratin for you whilst you marvel at the eclectic restaurant decorations. When Japanese people cook Italian food it just adds another layer of special.
Sakura is a favourite of the locals in the village for lunch. Sakura was started by a lovely Japanese couple from Hiroshima who make the most perfect okonomiyaki which is a cross between an omelette and a savory pancake although there is no real way to describe it. Everyone loves okonomiyaki and it should definitely be part of your food adventure in Madarao.
Sakura is open Tuesday – Sunday. It is open for Lunch: 11am – 2:pm and then again for Dinner: 5:00pm – 8pm. Dinner is Rese...
Yummy yummy ramen, don bowls, bento boxes and more. Annex Aburaya is one of the best regarded lodges in Madarao and their guests love the food. A great place to have an authentic Japanese experience from a lovely Madarao family.
Annex Aburaya also accepts walks-in but reserve to make sure you get a spot :)
Simple yummy tapas style food served at Chill. Lounge vibes. If you are lucky the family will jam. They are very talented.
Looking for the ultimate hangout after a day in the snow? Red Tricycle by The Brueys is doing Mexican food in Madarao this year with an incredibly talented chef who has worked in Michelin starred restaurants. It’s the perfect place to kick back, have a blast, and make unforgettable memories!
The Lodge Cafe is right next door to Snowball Chalet. Abe san the chef makes a super yummy selection of fresh simple food. The best thing on the menu are her perfect hand made gyoza. They are simply amazing. She also makes burgers, sushi, soba, agedashi tofu and an huge big beautiful salad. The Lodge Cafe has a good selection of sake and beer and the best dart board in town too for those who want to play darts after a big day on the slopes.
The Lodge Cafe won't take bookings until the d...
Pension Pure is a lovely Japanese style pension who have opened their restaurant just for Snowball Chalet guests. They have a Japanese style or Western style menu that is lovingly prepared by the owners.
If you are lucky you will be served a delicious oden (traditional Japanese dish with slow cooked vegetables in a dashi stock), salmon sashimi with a delicate vinaigrette and a miyuki grilled pork.
No matter what food you order you will enjoy the kitch decorations and the warm ...
A brand new restaurant opening in Madarao: Lasagna, Apple pies, Acqua Pazza, Fresh Fish or beef Carpaccio... "Village is a place where people gather and where everyone feels at home".
Open 5-10pm daily
Drop Off Bar is a little bar that serves beer, spirits and other drinks. Drop Off Bar is right in the heart of the restaurant district in Madarao Mountain Resort and is a good place to go for a relaxed drink or three.
Check out more info here: https://www.actionsnowsports.com/drop-off-bar-restaurant/
Pinchi’s Place is about amazing food with locally sourced ingredients, delicious cocktails, wine list, and local sake, and great company.
Check our their menu here: https://www.thebrueys.com/pinchis-place, with Wednesdays and Sundays having special menus!
Wednesdays : famous Steak House night! Incredible steak, salad, fries, house made sauces, and you can also order dessert! GF friendly, and Vegetarian/Vega...
Enjoy homemade Japanese-style dinners inside cozy Dining & Bar! At White Tree Lodge you can enjoy traditional cooking and rich dashi flavors in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
They serve local craft beer on tap and fresh espresso. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available—vegan on request.
You can check out more details about their menu here: https://whitetreelodge.com/restaurant
Enjoy sushi rolls and European cuisine at Marganta!
You can check out further menu details here: https://marganta.ciao.jp/main/restaurant
Map link for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7kMQ57aCW7c9UM2g6
Open from 7am to 7pm. Come on in to Kaizoku Cafe for delicious breakfast, lunch, and early dinner!
No reservation needed, walk-ins only.
Here is the map link for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/okuAFAGPagAVS7y68?g_st=iwb
Waremokou is our favourite restaurant in Japan. It is a masterpiece of creative Japanese dining. It is in Iiyama. Be prepared to be surprised. It is an adventure for the taste buds and you will definitely experience foods you have never had before. The menu changes nightly so you never know what you will get. This definitely suits the more adventurous people who visit.
Hatano is a must for every guest who really cares about experiencing the best of Japanese cuisine. It is a truly special culinary experience. Hatano's mission is to offer healthy experiences, utilizing the abundant and nutritious ingredients from the surrounding mountainous region.
"In appreciation of our guests who have journeyed far, we proudly use ingredients from Shinshu. For our local visitors, we present seasonally sourced and traditional foods that epitomize the adage, You ...
They do a bit of everything and the food is lovely. Really nice fresh food with salads, and a very broad menu covering a number of Japanese styles.
Goen's dishes are prepared using vegetables from local farmers and fresh fish from the nearby harbors of Niigata.
Delicious soba, sushi, and sashimi they are proud of. They also offer course meals that are special. GOEN offers guests the perfect combination of delicious food and tasty drinks in a relaxed setting.<...
A modern facility with a range of Japanese and western food, drinks, gift shop, chocolate, craft beer and a day spa/sauna!
Yudanaka Brewery Complex U offer carefully selected dishes that take advantage of the quality of Shinshu ingredients,
A beer cafe where you can enjoy our proud craft beer brewed on-site.
Special curries and Homemade hamburgers made with plenty of Shinshu beef.
Created by the exclusive pastry chef of the chocolate brand "oN CHOCO...
Sushiya is a small sushi restaurant with a one-man-show chef! Ultra-fresh fish – just let the chef decide what’s best and sit back and relax in this popular local restaurant.
Map link for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AoNW1cz6dbZq5vkd6
Emily's favorite soba (buckwheat noodles) shop! At Idokoro, you can enjoy homemade soba made from buckwheat grown on their farm. There is no soba like it!
Some of our other favorites include grilled marinated chicken, miso potatoes and so much more.
It is a small space that fills up quickly and please note it is CASH ONLY.
Here is the map link for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yqo8UhQ9Ufo9nSne9?g_...
At Fukutora, you can enjoy delicious Ramens, chicken karaage, sauce katsu bowls, gyozas and many more.
AND they have a Vegan menu!
Come enjoy your meal with friendly service.
Here is the map link for location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lxwu3TtiQ6EQfnok8?g_st=iwb
Closed Wednesdays. Please check their Instagram for their updated open days: ...
