Bring the Taste of Hikone Home: How to Make the Most of Our Services

Enjoy the Taste of Our Hikone Izakaya at Home! A New Way to Dine

To everyone living in or visiting Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. Our Hikone izakaya welcomes you with a variety of exquisite dishes, including fresh, straw-grilled bonito delivered directly from Kochi, seafood straight from the fishing port, premium Omi beef raised in Shiga's rich natural environment, and a selection of over 25 types of local Shiga sake and Japanese nihonshu. While dining in our lively restaurant is a wonderful experience, have you ever wished you could savor our authentic flavors in the comfort of your own home, or host a small gathering at the office with restaurant-quality food?

Rest assured, our Hikone izakaya offers comprehensive takeout and delivery services so you can easily enjoy our signature dishes at home or at your workplace. In this article, we will provide tips and ideas on how to make the most of these convenient services to enrich your dining table and elevate your special occasions.

Whether you want to continue the conversation after a get-together near Hikone Station, celebrate a family anniversary at home, or crave the serene atmosphere of our private dining rooms but can't go out, our takeout and delivery services offer a new and flexible dining option for any occasion.

Can't Make It to the Restaurant? No Problem! How Takeout & Delivery Solve Your Cravings

You want to fully indulge in the delicious cuisine of our Hikone izakaya. However, daily life often presents moments when visiting the restaurant is difficult.

• A Lifesaver on Busy Days: When you're too tired from work to cook or when sudden overtime leaves you no time to prepare a meal, imagine how wonderful it would be to have authentic Hikone seafood dishes or a hot Omi beef specialty delivered right to your door.
• Celebrating Special Occasions at Home: For birthdays, anniversaries, or other important celebrations, you might prefer to spend a quiet day at home. But preparing a lavish meal worthy of the occasion can be a lot of work. If you could recreate the high-quality course meals we serve in our private tatami rooms at home, it would surely make for an even more special memory.
• For Office Gatherings and Events: You want to plan a get-together near Hikone Station but would rather host it casually at the office. Or perhaps you want to add a special touch to a post-meeting lunch or event catering. By using our delivery service for banquet courses, you can save on preparation time while increasing attendee satisfaction.
• Peace of Mind for Families with Small Children: Dining out with young children can be stressful. Even in a quiet space like our private dining rooms, you may worry about disturbing others. At home, however, the whole family can enjoy a delicious meal to their heart's content without any worries.
• For Unexpected Guests or Alumni Reunion After-Parties: When guests arrive unexpectedly or you want to host a casual after-party for a reunion at home, our takeout and delivery service allows you to offer professional-quality hospitality without the panic.

Our takeout and delivery services can solve all these dilemmas. We deliver the taste of our Asahimachi izakaya in the perfect format to satisfy your cravings.

Authentic Izakaya Flavors, Anywhere! Scene-Specific Takeout & Delivery Tips

A Touch of Luxury at Home: Elevate Your At-Home Izakaya with Takeout

On a tired night after work, during a relaxing holiday, or for a special moment with family and friends—enjoying the flavors of our Hikone izakaya at home with our takeout service adds a little luxury to your everyday life.

• A Lifesaver on Busy Days! Enjoy Authentic Seafood with Ease

  The beauty of takeout is being able to enjoy authentic seafood even after a long day. We offer dishes made with an abundance of fresh Hikone seafood, sourced directly from the fishing port. In particular, our specialty, the 'Straw-grilled Bonito direct from Kochi,' allows you to fully enjoy its fragrant aroma and deep flavor even as a takeout item. The unique scent of the straw-grilling whets the appetite, giving you a taste of the izakaya experience right at home. Other popular items include assorted sashimi with seasonal fresh fish and seafood rice bowls. You can significantly cut down on dinner prep time while putting a nutritious and delicious dish on the table. This is one of our most popular takeout offerings, with approximately 200 orders per month.

• A Luxurious Evening Drink Set with Local Hikone Sake

  Our takeout service offers not only food but also great value sets that pair our dishes with carefully selected 'local Shiga sake' from our collection of 'over 25 types of Japanese sake.' For example, our evening drink sets, which pair dishes with complementary sake—like a crisp, dry local sake that goes well with the straw-grilled bonito or a rich nihonshu that enhances the flavor of Omi beef—will make your time at home even more enjoyable. Recreate the calm, relaxing drink experience you'd have in one of our private tatami rooms, right in your own home. It’s also fun to think about pairings, and you might just discover a new favorite drink.

• Gorgeous Assorted Platters to Brighten Family Gatherings

  Our takeout is also perfect for weekend family gatherings or home parties with relatives. Our luxurious assorted platters, made with plenty of seasonal ingredients, will brighten up your dining table and are sure to get the conversation flowing. Dishes like Omi beef roast beef and various creative items using Hikone seafood will bring a smile to everyone's face. Since there's no prep work involved, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more quality time with your loved ones.

Perfect for the Office and Events! Expanding Hikone's Flavors with Delivery

We deliver the taste of our Hikone izakaya for various occasions, including work lunch meetings, departmental get-togethers, and local events.

• Catering to Get-Togethers and Last-Minute Parties Around Hikone Station

  Planning a get-together near Hikone Station but finding it hard to book a place or dealing with the hassle of travel? With our delivery service, we can bring freshly prepared food directly to your office or designated venue. We offer delivery-exclusive courses adapted from our banquet menus, as well as assorted platters tailored to your group size. We deliver to offices around Hikone Station more than 10 times a week on average, especially during lunchtime. Even for a last-minute event, you can enjoy authentic izakaya cuisine with just one phone call, ensuring a satisfying party for all attendees.

• The Taste of a Private Izakaya at the Office! Omi Beef and Deluxe Seafood Bentos

  You can also order delivery for our high-quality deluxe bento boxes featuring premium 'Omi beef' and rice bowls with generous portions of fresh 'Hikone seafood,' similar to what we serve in our private dining rooms. Our 'Omi Beef Steak Bento' and 'Special Assorted Seafood Chirashi Sushi,' which are popular among clients who use us for business entertainment, are perfect for slightly more formal business settings like lunches with important clients or executive meetings. The individual bento format eliminates the need for sharing and allows for a smooth, smart dining experience.

• Catering Services to Liven Up Your Event

  Our delivery service is also ideal for large gatherings such as local festivals, corporate events, and social functions. We can propose a diverse menu according to your budget and number of participants. For example, we can prepare well-balanced, Japanese-style assorted platters with fried, grilled, and stewed items that appeal to all ages, as well as finger foods for a more casual feel. With the spirit of hospitality we've cultivated as an Asahimachi izakaya, we will support the success of your event from the culinary side.

Convenient for Any Occasion! Example Scenarios for Takeout & Delivery

Our takeout and delivery services are useful in various everyday situations. Here are a few specific examples.

• For Unexpected Guests or Alumni Reunion After-Parties

  It's a hassle to rush preparations when you have unexpected visitors. In such times, our takeout and delivery can bring professional-quality dishes to your door in the shortest possible time. It's also convenient when you want to host a casual after-party for an alumni reunion at home. By ordering large platters that are easy for a group to share or individual dishes from our banquet courses, you can significantly reduce the host's burden, allowing everyone to relax and catch up.

• For a Luxurious Cherry Blossom Viewing or Picnic in Hikone

  Many people enjoy picnicking around Hikone Castle or by Lake Biwa during the spring cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. Why not swap your usual bento for our authentic izakaya cuisine via takeout? We have a wide variety of dishes that taste even better outdoors, such as our 'Straw-grilled Bonito direct from Kochi,' sushi with 'Hikone seafood,' and fried chicken. Enjoying delicious food and drinks under the open sky will surely create unforgettable memories.

• For Special Family Occasions at Home

  For special family events like a child's birthday, a wedding anniversary, or graduation celebrations, you want to gather around a slightly more extravagant table. But preparing everything from scratch is a lot of work. Our takeout service offers a rich menu suitable for celebratory occasions, including a luxurious 'Omi beef' sukiyaki set and a gorgeous seafood chirashi sushi. While we can't replicate the quiet atmosphere of our private tatami rooms, you can create wonderful memories by enjoying professional-quality food in the relaxing comfort of your own home.

• The Reassurance of a Smoke-Separated Izakaya at Home

  As an izakaya with separated smoking areas in Hikone, we strive to provide a comfortable environment for our customers. This commitment to cleanliness and hygiene is thoroughly applied to our takeout and delivery preparation processes. We take the utmost care in cooking and packaging to ensure you can enjoy our restaurant's flavors at home with peace of mind.

From Ordering to Pickup! A Smart User Guide

Here are the specific steps for using our takeout and delivery services smoothly, along with answers to frequently asked questions.

The Benefits of Pre-Ordering and Popular Menu Trends

We accept takeout and delivery orders by phone or online. Orders tend to concentrate during lunchtime, on weekends, and during holiday seasons, so we highly recommend pre-ordering. While we can accommodate most menu items if you contact us at least one hour before your desired pickup time, for large orders or specific courses, it's best to order by the day before to ensure availability.

As for popular items, the 'Straw-grilled Bonito direct from Kochi' is overwhelmingly the favorite, accounting for about 40% of all takeout orders. Following that are dishes using 'Omi beef,' such as the 'Omi Beef Steak Bento' and the 'Special Assorted Seafood Chirashi Sushi.' Additionally, our set of 5 specially selected local sakes from our 'Shiga local sake' collection, which pair exceptionally well with our food, is also popular, with about 30% of takeout customers adding it to their order.

• How to Order

  1. Select Your Menu: Browse our takeout and delivery menu on our official website or in-store. Choose from our selection of 'Hikone seafood,' 'Omi beef,' and 'over 25 types of Japanese sake.'
  2. Place Your Order: Place your order by phone or via our online order form. Please provide your name, contact information, order details, desired pickup/delivery time, and delivery address (for delivery).
  3. Confirmation: We will confirm your order details and payment method.

Our Commitment to Hygiene and Freshness

To ensure our customers can enjoy our flavors with peace of mind, we pay the utmost attention to hygiene management and maintaining freshness.

• Thorough Hygiene Management by Kitchen Staff: Our kitchen staff undergo daily temperature checks and thorough hand disinfection, with hand washing required an average of 15 or more times per day. The kitchen is always kept clean, and we cook in an environment that meets strict hygiene standards.
• Maintaining Freshness 'Direct from the Port': Just like the dishes we serve in-house, our takeout and delivery menu items are prepared using fresh seafood sourced directly from the fishing port every morning. We have streamlined our process so that cooking is completed within about 15 to 30 minutes after an order is received. We maintain strict temperature control to preserve freshness, ensuring quality is maintained until the food reaches you.
• Careful Selection of Packaging Materials: We select appropriate packaging materials to maintain the temperature and freshness of our food and ensure it is presented beautifully. We pay close attention to details, such as using insulated containers for hot dishes to keep them warm.

FAQ and Practical Steps

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Here are answers to questions we often receive from first-time customers.

• Q: Is there a minimum order amount?
  A: There is no minimum for takeout, but delivery minimums vary by area. Please contact us for details. (Example: a minimum of 3,000 JPY for the Hikone Station area, and 5,000 JPY for other areas.)
• Q: What is your delivery area?
  A: We primarily deliver throughout Hikone City, but please consult with us for certain areas. We can also deliver from our Asahimachi location.
• Q: What payment methods are available?
  A: We accept cash, major credit cards, and various QR code payment services. For online orders, advance credit card payment is also available.
• Q: Can I cancel my order?
  A: Changes and cancellations can be made up until a specific time before your scheduled pickup/delivery. Please contact us for details, as late cancellations may be subject to a fee.

Practical Steps: Your Guide to Ordering What You Crave

Now, let's try using our Hikone izakaya's takeout and delivery service. You can place your order smoothly with the following steps.

1. Confirm Purpose, Number of People, and Budget:
   
   • Decide on the occasion (e.g., family dinner, office lunch, get-together with friends), how many people you're ordering for, and your budget beforehand. This will help you narrow down your menu choices.
2. Select Your Menu:
   Choose what you want to eat from our website or menu list. Whether you can't miss the 'Straw-grilled Bonito direct from Kochi,' want to focus on 'Hikone seafood,' or also want to taste 'Omi beef,' select based on your cravings and needs. Finding the perfect bottle from our 'local Shiga sake' or 'over 25 types of Japanese sake' to pair with your meal is also part of the fun.
3. Choose Your Ordering Method:
   Choose the method that is most convenient for you: phone or online. For large groups or if you wish to order a banquet course, we recommend calling, as a detailed consultation may be necessary. Please also feel free to consult with us if you would like to request special dishes like those we offer for business entertainment.
4. Confirmation at Pickup/Delivery:
   For takeout, please come to our store (Asahimachi izakaya) at the designated time. For delivery, please be ready to receive your order at the specified location and time. Please check your order on the spot to ensure it is correct.
5. How to Enjoy at Home:
   Once home, we recommend reheating any dishes that need it and enjoying fresh items right away. Enhance your at-home izakaya experience by plating the food on your favorite dishes or lighting some candles to create a special atmosphere.

Bringing Hikone's Delicious Flavors Closer to You.

The takeout and delivery service from our Hikone izakaya does more than just transport food. It brings the amazing flavor of our 'Straw-grilled Bonito direct from Kochi,' the freshness of 'Hikone seafood' 'direct from the fishing port,' the luxurious taste of 'Omi beef,' and the depth of 'local Shiga sake' and our 'over 25 types of Japanese sake' closer to your daily life.

Whether you're too busy for a get-together near Hikone Station, want to recreate the atmosphere of our private dining rooms at home for a special family day, or wish to enjoy a banquet course at the office with more ease, our takeout and delivery service will be your trusted partner. We can cater to a wide range of needs, from high-quality dishes suitable for business entertainment to large platters perfect for alumni reunions.

We hope you will use the tips from this article to try our takeout and delivery services and let us help brighten your dining table and various occasions. We sincerely hope that the heartfelt cuisine from our Asahimachi izakaya brings richness and smiles to your life. The delicious taste of Hikone, anytime, anywhere. We look forward to receiving your order.