Serves meat, vegan options available. Yamanashi prefecture is known for hoto noodles, which is wheat-based and comes in a miso based soup with various vegetables such as mushrooms and pumpkin. This one is a large restaurant that can seat up to 110. Last order 30 minutes before closing. Location is directly across the busy Kawaguchiko train station in the Fuji Five Lakes area. NOTE: Noodles are reported to be cooked in a meat broth so ask for a vegan version when ordering. NOTE: Reported April 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon 9:00am-4:00pm, Tue-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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3631-2 Funatsu Minamitsuru-Gun, Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, 401-0301
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Added by carol.abb on 23 Oct 2019
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44 Reviews
First Review by carol.abb
Prady
Points +259
It's good but not great - Edit
Kombu based broth instead of dashi, rest of the dish is the same. It was good, huge portion size. I just didn't think the overall dish's taste/satisfaction was at a fantastic level
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lenaaleew
Points +147
Very good udon in huge pot - Edit
As said above. Showed them the vegan card for Japan and they immediately understood that they'll need to change the soup stock to make it vegan.
Read moreThey even placed a little card at my table that said buckwheat so they won't accidentally switch it up.
The udon are served in a very large pot and are very (very) filling and so far the best ones we had in Japan.
Pros: Huge sizes, Friendly and english understanding
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yspoo
Points +17
Must try near Kawaguchiko St. - Edit
Hoto Fudo is right opposite the Kawaguchiko Station, they had a waiting line and I think the food was worth the wait! As soon as you mention that you need your menu customized to Vegan, they bring you a small card that indicates to the servers that they are aware of your dietary preferences.
Read moreThe soup was delicious and the vegetables go well with the noodles and soup! They also had a spicy powder at every table you can add that definitely spiced up the soup but I’m not sure if that is entirely vegan.
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SamFournier
Points +45
Delicious on a cold winter day - Edit
I loved the atmosphere in here, super friendly and helpful. They were clear that my soup would be made with a vegan broth and wow did it hit the spot. Highly recommend!
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Arran
Points +43
Incredible - Edit
Delicious, massive serving of hoto. Ask for kombu stock and they can do it vegan. 1000% recommend.
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RosieHernon
Points +116
Amazing houtou noodles - Edit
5/5 Such a treat to be able to eat a vegan houtou dish (noodles thicker than udon). The server knew what vegan was and quickly assured me a vegan option was all fine. She also specified my dish was vegan again when she brought it out. I loved the broth and I'm still dreaming about this dish!
Read moreHuge portion, brilliant food after a hike on a chilly November day.
Updated from previous review on 2020-11-24
Pros: Vegan option which is the speciality dish here.
Cons: One option (not a con it's an amazing dish)
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whitesiroi
Points +1831
Soso - Edit
The food was pretty bland but still kinda ok
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selena
Points +371
Love it - Edit
Have been three times now. Just make sure to specify vegan/vegetarian or konbu dashi. Spacious and lots of air flow plus not many customers (for the amount of space) the times I’ve been so feels safe corona-wise.
Read morePros: So filling and hearty, Huge value for money , Awesome traditional local specialty
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LauraJapan
Points +261
Noodle soup with kombu dashi FTW - Edit
Ate here for lunch twice (2 adults, 1yo, 3yo). Easy to order it vegan, just ask for the vegetable noodle soup with KOMBU DASHI. It was delicious. Had to come back the next day. No high chairs but you can choose between Western tables/chairs or tatami mat seating. We even got a shirt (Mt Fuji on the front, name on the back).
Read moreHuge portions. Only ordered 2 bowls and then we shared with the kids.
Cash only (yen).
Pros: Delicious , Huge portions, So cheap
Cons: No high chairs, Only one vegan option
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BethS76
Points +353
MUST ask for vegetarian kombu dashi - Edit
I ate here with omni friends during our trip to Mt. Fuji. I told the waitress that I'm vegan and can't eat meat and fish broth. She said the udon could be made with kombu dashi(kelp broth) instead.
Read moreYou have to specify kombu dashi when ordering, and it's not mentioned
on the menu.
The portion was HUGE, probably could be shared between two to be honest.
Pros: Huge portion, Vegan broth available
Cons: MUST tell waiter you are veggie and want kombu das
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jaded_succulent
Points +13
Just okay - Edit
I wanted to try the Hoto Fudo since it’s a regional dish to the area. The waiter confirmed that the broth is made of beef and chicken. They could make it with just water as the broth but he recommended a dish of cold dipping noodles instead. The price was good and service was quick but cold noodles didn’t feel satisfying on a cold night.
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LizzieWest
Points +474
*IMPORTANT* State “VEGAN” and show vegan passport when ordering! - Edit
Nice restaurant and lovely staff ... but don’t make the same mistake as we did!!! - the description on happy cow and the first couple of reviews lead us to believe the noodles on first page were vegan.. as the waitress didn’t speak much English we took a leap of faith. After two sips of the broth I had suspicions it was meat based. So after speaking to a few members of staff and showing vegan passport one of them clarified the broth was in fact meat based. They changed it for us straight away but as any vegan knows it’s pretty upsetting knowing you’d eaten meat.. I wouldn’t put people off coming here as not too many vegan options in Fuji and the food was (when we eventually had the right thing) nice - the staff are lovely and it totally wasn’t their fault. Will make sure to show vegan passport at any restaurant from now on that serves meat. I’ve messaged happy cow to update the description.
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karmanomnoms
Points +526
Yummy vegetarian noodle soup - Edit
Ordered the vegetarian noodle soup option ¥1100 really yummy! Inari was on the menu - I sure if it was vegetarian. We sat in the tatami mat area which was really nice!
Read morePros: Yummy vegetarian dish!, The vegetarian hot pot serving size is huge!
Cons: Only 1 small piece of tofu in the dish
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aimee__a
Points +163
Delicious noodles perfect for two - Edit
Vegan noodles are on the first page of the menu, they were super tasty and perfect shared between two. We also shared the inari and pickled veges, all for ¥2000 which was good value. Had tatami mats and Western tables, we asked to sit at the tatami mats. 100% recommend especially on a cold evening.
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gandalf
Points +35
Large pot of hoto noodles - Edit
Really liked the atmosphere and decor (sitting on the tatami mat at a traditional chabudai table, as well as the shoji walls). The vegetarian hoto noodles aren't on the menu but just ask and they will make it for you. The pot is huge and could probably feed two people. The metal pot is very hot and keeps the noodles hot throughout the meal. Thought it lacked in flavour a little bit but enjoyed it nevertheless.
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ani507
Points +495
Super big dishes - Edit
WOW! Amazing place, very good food!
Read moreOne dish is enoght for at least 2
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carol.abb
Points +87
First Hōtō Noodles experience - Edit
Vegan hōtō noodles NOT listed on the menu. Served upon request.
Read moreThis was my first hōtō noodles experience. The noodles are very extremely thick (think of very chunky fettuccine noodles). It comes in an extremely hot iron pot, that for the Japanese serving size standards is considered big.
At first I thought the noodles and soup did not have much flavor. As I continued to eat I started tasting it better. I’m not sure the more plain flavor is what it is supposed to be like. Or if it just does not have much flavor because they do not use animal-based ingredients they are otherwise used to relying on for flavor.
The staff is very friendly. Two of the 3 circulating waiters/waitresses spoke English. All the staff, cooks included, greeted everyone coming in and thanked everyone going out with a shout. Fun atmosphere.
The location is extremely conviniente if you are using public transportation. If you are driving there is a paid parking lot next to the tourist information center, just across the the street.
Pros: English speaking staff, Convenient location, Big venue. Accommodates large groups
Cons: Only 1 vegan dish available, Vegan Dish not listed on menu
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