01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
For a meal centred on fish, HARE nochi HARE offers both sashimi and charcoal-grilled dishes. The sardines are cooked over charcoal in the traditional primitive-grilling style, and the menu notes that they take a little time to prepare. Diners who have tried them have praised both the quality of the sardines and how they were cooked, making this a dish worth settling in and waiting for. The sashimi platter is another fish dish recommended by visitors. One diner reported that their five-piece selection came with vinegared rice and namerō, which they wrapped in seaweed to make little gunkan-style bites. That was one person’s order, but it offers an idea for enjoying sashimi as more than just a nibble.
Alongside the fish, small plates such as black beans with cheese and blanched leaf wasabi make good palate breaks. One diner recalled that the black beans and cheese had a sweet quality and were easy to enjoy between other dishes. The menu’s appeal also lies in pairing sashimi or grilled fish with something different. For a heartier option, there is pork tongue with spring onion and salt, described as slow-cooked, as well as drooling chicken with homemade sansho pepper sauce, suggested with avocado. There are choices for adding meat to a meal of fish, too.
For the final course, Hare Ramen stands out, with the menu noting that its soup is made from scratch. If you would prefer a lighter soup noodle dish, Okinawa soki soba is described as light. After sharing snacks and fish, you can choose which bowl to finish with. Drinks include sake tasting sets, beer and Shimanami lemon sours. Some diners have enjoyed the chance to try several kinds of sake, a useful option if you want to sample different drinks alongside the fish. The restaurant can accommodate group meals, and dinner reservations are recommended. One visitor reported that it gets busy at weekends, so consider booking if your group size is settled.
