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Alai

Name: Alai
Telephone: +81775227773
Price range: JPY 8,000
Rating: 3.06

あらい

3.06

（7 reviews）

JPY 8,000

Kaiseki

Otsu-shi, Shiga, Japan

47

Messages

Reservations

Accepts reservations・Real-time reservation

Cuisine

Budget

JPY 8,000

Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

17:00~24:00

(L.O.23:30)

Accepts reservations

17:00~22:00

Wednesday

17:00~24:00

(L.O.23:30)

Accepts reservations

17:00~22:00

Thursday

17:00~24:00

(L.O.23:30)

Accepts reservations

17:00~22:00

Friday

17:00~24:00

(L.O.23:30)

Accepts reservations

17:00~22:00

Saturday

17:00~24:00

(L.O.23:30)

Accepts reservations

17:00~22:00

Public holiday

17:00~24:00

(L.O.23:30)

Accepts reservations

17:00~22:00

Address

Nearby stations

0.32km from Shimanoseki station0.40km from Ishiba station0.63km from Ootsu station0.98km from Biwako Hamaotsu station1.01km from Kamisakaemachi station1.03km from Keihannzeze station1.04km from Zeze station

Seating Options

Counter Table

Facilities

Parking lot available

Payment methods

Credit cards accepted and Electronic money accepted

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：Real-time reservation

：Request

：No available seats

：Closed

Reservation Rules

Reservations open at : 2 months in advance

Reservations close at : Reservation day 23:00

A retreat where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine

Arai, located along the old Tokaido Highway, is an authentic Japanese restaurant run by a proprietor trained in Kyoto. The interior of the restaurant is stylish and clean, with an attractive, relaxed atmosphere. The menu, which is different each time you visit, is all fresh and unique, and the elegant one-dish dishes are especially popular. The restaurant offers a luxurious experience where you can enjoy delicious food along with a wide selection of Japanese sake, including Shiga's locally brewed sake.

Highlights

Ratings

3.06（7 reviews）

4.5~5.0

3.5~4.4

2.5~3.4

1.0~2.4

Food

4.5

Service

4.5

Ambience

4.67

Value

4

Japan User ratings3.37(6 reviews)

Food

5.00

Service

5.00

Ambience

4.75

Value

4.33

Reviews

Shirou

@shirou-553047

Japan

Jul 28, 2025

5.0

Food

5

Service

5

Ambience

5

Value

5

Date and time of your visit: 7, 2025 Dinner

Reservations

I visited during a trip to Shiga and had a meal at the counter seats. I had a 7000 yen course. The dishes were fresh and delicate, and all of them were very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also nice, and it was a good place that reflected the personality of the owner. Both my wife and I were very satisfied, and it became a great memory of our trip. I would like to eat here again when I come to Shiga.

Masa

@masa-915941

Japan

May 21, 2025

5.0

Food

5

Service

5

Ambience

4.5

Value

4

Date and time of your visit: 5, 2025 Dinner

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 10,000

The atmosphere was very nice, and the food was delicious. I was recommended by an acquaintance and visited, but I would like to use it again in the future.

とっちゃん

@T8888

Jan 14, 2025

4.0

Food

4

Service

4

Ambience

4.5

Value

3.5

Date and time of your visit: 12, 2024 Dinner

Budget per person: JPY 7,000

There are table seats, but it's a place where you can enjoy a meal while talking with the chef at the counter. The dishes are prepared with care, allowing you to feel the seasons, and the explanations of the dishes were clear and thorough. The local sake is also delicious. It's a bit of a walk from the station, but it's a nice, quiet place along the old Tokaido road with a good atmosphere. The counter area is well organized and the restaurant has a very clean feel.

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