ほうとう・甲州郷土料理の店｜海馬(シーホース) 山中湖

HOTO

Hoto is a local delicacy of Yamanashi Prefecture (Kai Province or Kai-no-Kuni). This signature dish is healthy and balanced, filled with many kinds of ingredients including vegetables; vitamins and fibers, flour or potatoes; starchy food and miso; and proteins. Hoto was selected as one of “the top 100 culinary dishes” by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan in 2007, among local traditional dishes in rural areas.

price : 1,150yen(tax included)

Mt. Fuji Lava Stone Grill/KOSHU Beef

This set menu is one of our signature dishes. KOSHU cows, raised with lots of care on safe and quality feed for a longer period than normal cows from when they were young. This top-ranked Wagyu-brand beef is grilled on a sizzling lava stone plate. The grilled beef is crispy outside and tender inside, thanks to the ultra-red ray effects of the lava stone. You will definitely enjoy the Umami-rich beef. This is a great treat as a combination of Mt. Fuji and KOSHU Beef.
SET:・KOSHU beef filet + salad・miso soup・rice・pickles

price : 4,600yen(tax included)

YAMANAKA-KO (Lake Yamanaka) Gozen

Is it the first time for you to make a trip to Lake Yamanaka, or have you been taking a long route to get here? This is one of the recommended dishes that you cannot miss if you want to try the local delights of the Lake Yamanaka area or Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a set menu of popular items including “grilled rainbow trout”, “basashi (raw horse meat)”- the Koshu region’s local delicacy - and “Hakkai soba noodles” made with crystal clear spring water from Oshino Village/Mt. Fuji. This is the main dish set menu “YAMANAKA-KO Gozen”.
SET：Grilled rainbow trout・basashi (raw horse meat)・cold soba noodles・side dish・fresh fruits・miso soup・rice・pickles　 ※Basashi (raw horse meat) can be changed to fish sashimi.

price : 2,580yen(tax included)

KAIJI Gozen

You know HOTO is a popular local dish of Yamanashi, but you want to try something different? Why not try this set. This is a main course set menu of three popular dishes: “KAIJI Gozen”; HOTO noodle soup in hot pot, “basashi (raw horse meat)”- the niche product of the Koshu region - and “Deep Fried Smelt” from Lake Yamanaka.
SET:・HOTO noodle in hot pot (small)・deep fried smelts・basashi (raw horse meat)・side dish・fresh fruits・miso soup・rice・pickles　 ※Basashi (raw horse meat) can be changed to fish sashimi.

price : 3,000yen(tax included)

YUDOFU Hot Tofu and Deep Fried Smelts

This is a popular set menu with fresh tofu made by a tofu specialty shop in the Oshino area, and fresh smelts from Lake Yamanaka. Oshino is famous for its spring water from Mt. Fuji. The crystal clear water is filtered for about 80 years through the underground impermeable layer between lava. The tofu is smooth like silk in texture and rich in taste. Lake Yamanaka is one of the prominent places in Japan for smelt fishing. The fresh smelts are deep-fried to be crispy but soft inside. Both tofu and smelts are simple ingredients, but fresh as a special local delicacy and only available here.

SET:・Hot tofu or chilled tofu with garnishes・deep-fried smelts・side dish・fresh fruits・miso soup・rice・pickles　 ※Choose “hot tofu” or “chilled tofu”. Please ask the staff when you order.

price : 1,700yen(tax included)

FUJI-SAKURA Pork Shabu Shabu (Set)

This is a set menu of Yamanashi’s brand pork FUJI-SAKURA. This brand pork is rare but gourmets love the quality and its sophisticated taste. We have the special pork as a Shabu Shabu set for you to really enjoy the taste. A new food experience for you with FUJI-SAKURA Pork, the hidden specialty product of Yamanashi Prefecture. ※The photo shows the set menu.
SET:・FUJI-SAKURA pork・vegetables・garnish・Ponzu sauce)・side dish・miso soup・fresh fruits・pickles

price : 2,050yen(tax included)

Smelt Specials

“Smelts” are the must-order-item if you come to the Lake Yamanaka area. We serve fresh smelts (winter time only: December to March) as tempura, deep-fried fritters or pan-fried with butter. Smelts can be eaten whole as a perfect finger food, because even the bones are deep-fried. It is very crispy but soft and tasty, even melting in your mouth. The calcium-rich nose-to-tail eating is good for your nutrition. * Fresh smelts are only available in winter (December to March). Frozen smelts are available in the off-season.

Deep fried smelts fritters　Price: 1,000 yen(tax included)

Smelt tempura 　Price: 1,200 yen(tax included)