A visit to Maguro Koya for fresh Chu Toro (Nara, Japan).

- Fresh Bluefin Tuna -

Oo toro Tekka Don- 2500Y.

On a rainy day, we found ourselves in Nara. 

Before showing my Fiance's family around, I decided to take them to Maguro Koya for an early lunch.

Affordable and Fresh Blue Fin Tuna doesn't usually doesn't go hand-in-hand, so I didn't have too much expectations. 
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Oo toro Sashimi Teishoku set with Rice, Pickles, Miso soup- 2500Y.

There's nothing fancy here at all (just a charming hole-in-the wall kind of place) that makes
you feel like you've gone back in time and into a relative's house (their cash register is a basket).

Run by the sweetest husband and wife team 
​(ok, I'm not just saying that because they gave us fruits from their persimmon tree). 

 While their dishes are simple, its comfort food (...comfort fish) at its finest.
They specialize in tuna.
 
My mouth is watering thinking about their fresh and melt-in-your-mouth Chu-toro.  

Oo toro Negitoro Don- 2500Y.

The five of us huddled by the corner in the back,
which seemed to have filled almost half of the restaurant instantly.

Fresh tuna and great hospitality (it helps they speak some English and there's English Menus).
  I highly recommend Maguro Koya if you want a cozy and homey meal off the usual tourist path.  

Sometimes, its places like these that offer experiences you remember for a long time. 

We'll definitely be back! 

One thing to note though-- they only have squat toliet.  ;) 

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Maguro Koya

まぐろ小屋
6 Hanashibacho 
1F Hanashibacho Heights
 Nara 630-8266, Nara 

​+81 742233766

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HOURS: 
Monday-Saturday: 11a-10p

ACCESS: 
​Kintetsu Nara Station- Exit #1 + ~ 5 mins walk (by 7-Eleven).
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