Best Izakaya in Matsumoto Japan

There is a special place in my heart for Bun. Its a very unique place to eat in Matsumoto. Now in my opinion its the best so far of all the places I have eaten so that's a big statement for a gaijin but its the best I have had so far. I have been going here since first visiting Matsumoto ten years ago. Usually its a lively place and the master and his chefs dance behind the counter cooking a vast menu of traditional and modern cuisine both Japanese and western style dishes with a handcrafted homemade touch. All the ingredients are fresh and nothing is sacrificed for the sake of quality. A good selection of sake and a one of a kind setting. The building with its iron shutters and wood work used to be a kimono shop in the early days and reflects the architecture of early modern Matsumoto. The station area has been renovated and many old buildings have been removed but surrounding that area many old structures still survive. Wow I never get tired of the menu as it changes and evolves. Its a must see when visiting Matsumoto. Featured foods listed here are just a fraction of the menu items: Yakitori, whole pieces of breast nankotsu, yakidon, homemade tofu, Japanese omelet, hand made renkon chips and fried avocados. I am truly amazed as to how they can have a fresh daily menu with so many items to choose from. That very night the menu boasted of free range vegetarian fed pork... that's some good tasting yakidon!

Dinner for two.....2 liters of beer, a cup of sake and all you see were just under 6000 yen. We were full when we left.

Bun (Kan's family)

Address: 2-10-15, Chuo, Matsumoto

A fifteen minute walk from Matsumoto station! Sit at the bar or dine upstairs or reserve a tatami room for functions.

Tel: 0263-35-9897

MAP here!

http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=ja&rlz=1G1GGLQ_JAJP312&um=1&ie=U...


Matsumoto city guide:

http://welcome.city.matsumoto.nagano.jp/

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[TheConspiracyMan8]

WOW todd!!!... awesome vids.. keep it up..watching yur vids gives me a sense of what to expect and things to do in japan when i go visit in spring/ summer of 2011

[toddatron]

@TheConspiracyMan8 Let me know when you come we should hangout with some beer and Yakitori:P

[JayHiding]

ugh I love/hate food vids like this, makes me painfully hungry.

[toddatron]

@JayHiding Love me Hate me its alright get on a plane and come here and EAT!

[toddatron]

Cool! sometime we should go and get some grub together... cheers!

[ccr1965]

Very cool-

The best part of going to an Izakaya (besides the food, etc.) is getting to "walk it off" afterwards. Here in the good ole USA we just walk to the car and hop in and drive.

Nicely put together Todd. The pics at the end were like a bonus.

[toddatron]

Yea I used to drive my truck down the block to get a beer ... what a dummy... now I walk and ride my bike almost everywhere. Talk about a low carbon foot print! No car no gas no insurance, maintenance or taxes on it.... cool!

[BelloBudo007]

I was in Matsumoto last year or so and now I'm kicking myself that I didn't know about this wonderful izakaya. Soooo reckon I may just have to start saving the pennies for another enjoyable trip to beautiful Matsumoto.

[sanjay7185]

うらやましい

[iamkakashi20]

i was just eating and watching this video. love your vids. i ended up haveing 2nd helping of rice.

[thesoulofjapan]

I went to Matsumoto to visit this place and they were closed!!! They don't open on Sundays Todd! Next time you could post that information! I did, however, find a great izakaya called kuriya Jube.

[Cruth8987]

woo nice music at the end

[Seanuk]

Damn you!! I seen this gorgeous display of food and had to rush to my freezer! All I can muster is southern fried chicken bites and Udon noodle - Sad times! Great video my man - Food videos are always top draw.

[pelinz]

So, I just ate dinner and you made me want to eat again!!! luv,luv,luv your vids they're informative esp..bout what to eat in Japan.... :) lol

[thisisnotyours1]

dude you're lucky.... I want some of them food you ate