Ogura Honten
Miyazaki · Miyazaki City
31.9122°N, 131.4237°E
Ogura Honten is the legendary restaurant that invented Chicken Nanban with tartar sauce — one of Japan's most beloved comfort foods.
Essential Information
Opening Hours
Lunch 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Dinner 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Closed: Closed Tuesdays
Entrance Fee
Chicken Nanban set ¥1,200–1,800
Best Season
Year-round; arrive at opening (11:00) or after 13:30 to avoid queues
Visit Duration
45–60 minutes for a full meal
Getting There
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