I have been to this restaurant a few times. It has been a while since my last visit for work. Today I had the squid bowl, which unexpectedly arrived quickly. The squid was cut into squares for easy eating and served with egg, sauce, and chopped seaweed, creating a sticky and delicious combination. The smoked octopus with vinegar miso dressing was also served, which I enjoyed last time as well. It was nice to have a view of the harbor with the boat houses from the restaurant.

Ine specialty squid rice, rock oyster fry. The squid rice has grated yam and squid on top, making it easy to eat and delicious. The sauce is also nice. The rock oysters are big and juicy. The season is until the end of August, so I made it in time. The tartar sauce flavor is strong.

Seafood bowl, average. (Don't expect too much) Oyster fry (large), this is amazing! It reminded me of the oyster fry that helped me overcome my dislike for oysters, with no fishy smell and allowing you to savor the deliciousness of oysters. Definitely order the large size, not the small! The service is so-so, don't expect much. However, the location is great so it's worth a visit!

It was very ordinary. The atmosphere of Ine itself is excellent. However, there is no view of the scenery, and the fish is not particularly delicious. The restaurant is very standard. Of course, it's not bad. Considering the price for the overall experience, I think it's reasonable.

On a regular day, there were no waiting customers. I visited at 10:50, the restaurant opened at 11:00, and I was seated. The restaurant was half full. The food arrived at 11:10 and I left at 11:50, with the restaurant full and 20 people waiting. There is a spacious parking lot, so you can either drive (the second parking lot is far) or take a bus from "Michi no Eki Funaya no Sato Ine" station, which is a short walk away. From the window seats, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Ine Bay. - Seafood bowl for ¥1800: I ordered it with less rice. The size of the ingredients was decent, so I could have ordered a regular amount. It included sea bream, salmon roe, mackerel, squid, sweet shrimp, and salmon. The squid and sea bream were recommended, so they are probably locally sourced. - Fried rock oysters (small): The small size comes with two oysters. The oysters were tightly packed with no gaps in the breading. They had a firm texture and no fishy smell. It's impressive that they can achieve this quality without serving them raw. It shows their dedication to quality.

I went on a 2-day trip to Tango Peninsula. We decided to have lunch at this restaurant before heading to Ine Funaya. It was already 11:40 AM and there were already more than 5 groups waiting. Unfortunately, the Ine-sourced squid rice bowl for 1600 yen and the Ine-sourced sea bream rice bowl for 1600 yen were already sold out. I wonder how much food they have prepared. Despite having some empty tables, they were not seating people promptly, maybe because they couldn't keep up with the demand. There are seats by the window with a view of the sea and other seats without a view. The staff were assigning seats, but I was puzzled as to how they were making the decision. Everyone would prefer the window seats, right? But the people who were called right after us got the window seats, and we were seated elsewhere, even though both types of seats were available and we had the same number of people. I ordered the sashimi assortment set for 1600 yen, and I had the simmered fish set for 1200 yen. The reviews were relatively good, but everything seemed average for the price. The sashimi was just average, and the simmered fish was also average. The way the rice was served had some rice grains sticking to the bowl, which felt sloppy. It was a disappointing experience. The somen noodles were also just average. Overall, it was an ordinary meal.

I was planning to peek at the view of Amanohashidate and Kasamatsu Park and then head home, but I found a poster for Ine. Hmm? It doesn't seem too far from here, so I decided to input it into the car navigation system and found out it would take about 40 minutes to get there. I searched for a lunch restaurant and found this place [Restaurant Funaya] located on the second floor of Ine Michi-no-Eki. I arrived at 1:00 PM, but there was a line of customers waiting to enter (;´Д`). Oh no... There were no reception papers, and it was a first-come, first-served system. We discussed which menu to choose from the menu posted on the wall where customers were waiting in line, and I decided on "Ara-ni Set Meal for 1,500 yen" and "Turban Shell," but the staff came and put a "sold out" sticker on both of them. Gaaan! Seriously~? 30 minutes later, we were called and seated at a table with a nice view. I reluctantly changed my order. I ordered the "Funaya Set Meal" for 2,200 yen and my companion ordered the "Simmered Fish Set Meal" for 1,200 yen. When the food arrived, the "Simmered Fish Set Meal" came with sashimi, which was actually the "Funaya Set Meal." So, if we calculate the price of the sashimi, it was 1,000 yen. The Funaya Set Meal I had included rice (very little), miso soup, pickles, squid with mayonnaise, simmered fish (it seems to change every time, but this time it was flounder, and I think the seasoning was good), and sashimi (sea bream, squid, sweet shrimp, mahogany). Everything was good, except for the sweet shrimp, which was disappointing (;´∀`). It was expensive, but the view was nice, so I'll consider it as a fee for the scenery. But I'm sure the "Ara-ni Set Meal" would have been delicious. What a shame. It was delicious. Thank you (^人^) Ine is sometimes called the Venice of Japan, but I think it's completely different. However, the atmosphere of Ine town, living in harmony with the sea, is nice! The Funaya is unique. The roads are reminiscent of Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture. I can't help but think that the residents must have mixed feelings about tourists. People involved in Ine tourism probably want more visitors, but for the residents quietly living there, the narrow roads are becoming congested with more and more cars. There are also tourists with poor manners. They may casually enter into residential areas. It's a dilemma faced by tourist destinations. I ended up feeling a bit conflicted and returned home.

After enjoying a sightseeing boat tour of the boat houses, we had lunch at a location with a panoramic view of Ine's boat houses. We arrived around 1 pm, but most of the items were sold out, probably because it was a weekday. Since the original choices were limited, it seems better to visit by 12 pm.

Visited during sightseeing in Ine. A restaurant attached to a roadside station. I was hoping for local fish in the seafood bowl, but it was just average. Both freshness and taste were ordinary. In that case, squid bowl or sea bream bowl might have been better. In terms of price and taste, it didn't particularly stand out as a place I would want to visit again as a tourist destination.

I went to Kyoto for the first time and visited Ine, which I had always wanted to go. All the restaurants were crowded, but I managed to get a seat at Funaya. I sat by the window in a tatami room. The seafood bowl was fresh and delicious. The miso soup was also very refined and elegant, typical of Kyoto.

On July 14, 2023 (Friday) at 11:50, I visited a restaurant near Ine no Funaya. The restaurant seemed to cater mainly to tourists, with a few foreign visitors as well. When thinking of Ine, you have to go for either Buri (yellowtail) or Ika (squid) dishes, so I decided to order something unique - Ika Meshi (Squid Rice Bowl). Store Features: - The restaurant has both table seating and tatami seating. - Payment is made after ordering, with various payment options available. - The restaurant is popular among tourists, including many foreign visitors. Order: - Ine-sourced Ika Meshi / ¥1,600 In a nutshell, it's like a "Squid Sashimi Rice Bowl". On top of the rice, there are grated yam, squid, egg yolk, and chopped seaweed. The squid sashimi is cut into small pieces and scattered on top. The main squid has a chewy and sticky texture, with a sweet flavor coming out with each bite. The good thing about this bowl is that the rice is more appetizing than it looks. Perhaps just squid alone would be too bland, but with grated yam, seaweed, and egg yolk, it boosts the richness and aroma. Also, all the ingredients go well with soy sauce, so it's better to pour plenty of wasabi soy sauce for extra flavor! Overall Impression: It was delicious and reasonably priced, but it didn't quite leave a lasting impression... (maybe it's better to visit during the peak season in autumn or winter) I happened to see other customers eating seafood bowls, but they didn't have that eye-catching impact (laughs). Maybe I should visit the Japan Sea side in November or later! I would like to try it again in the winter season. Thank you for the meal!

While looking at locations where a certain morning drama was filmed, I enjoyed a sashimi set meal. The restaurant was on the second floor, with a wooden staircase where a line formed all the way to the first floor. Customers were called in order and guided to their seats. The food had a bit of a touristy feel and was a bit pricey. Thank you for the meal.

The closest michi-no-eki to Ine Funaya for lunch. It opened at 11:00, but there was already a long line 30 minutes before. We decided to wait in line and were seated quickly, with our food arriving in about 10 minutes. I opted for the boiled fish set meal instead of the usual fried food. Today's boiled fish was saurel. It was a bit lightly seasoned, but overall, it was just right. The miso soup tasted like the standard one you would have at home, which was a bit disappointing. Well, I was generally satisfied.

When visiting the boat houses in Ine, we decided to have lunch at the Michi-no-Eki Funaya-no-Sato. It was quite crowded around lunchtime, so we opted for this restaurant instead of the Oil Shop which we initially planned to go to. The menu at both places seemed similar. The Oil Shop is on the first floor, while this Funaya restaurant offers a view from the second floor. Some set meals were sold out, so I ordered the set meal with simmered fish, which happened to be flounder that day. The sashimi was delicious, but the simmered dish was just average. The side dish was smoked squid with mayonnaise. Overall, the meal was enjoyable while looking out at the view from the open restaurant.

In December 2022, I took a bus to watch the sunrise from a sightseeing boat, feeding seagulls. I saw the boat houses and then moved to the bus stop at the roadside station. I walked uphill from the bus stop, enjoying the view of the boat houses and the beautiful autumn leaves along the way. When I finally reached the top, I had lunch at around 12:30. After a short wait and temperature check at the entrance, I found a seat with a nice view of the boat houses through the window. The autumn leaves were still vibrant. I decided to try the Ine buri donburi for 1300 yen, along with a bottle of beer for 600 yen. I contemplated ordering hot sake as well due to the cold weather. The menu also offered options like buri shabu-shabu, sashimi set, and buri sashimi set. The buri in the donburi was thick and flavorful, providing a satisfying meal. I also enjoyed reading about the fish traps and oyster farms on the wall while waiting for my food. Overall, the meal was delicious and filling, and I ended up skipping the hot sake. It was a leisurely dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

I used it for lunch at an early time. Seafood bowl, sea bream rice bowl, I was able to sit at a table with a view of the sea. Sea bream rice bowl, the plump sea bream and egg yolk were very mellow and delicious. The side dish of nanbanzuke also had a good flavor. Seafood bowl, as usual, I made the mistake of not eating the rice properly, but thanks to the egg yolk, I was able to enjoy it with tamago kake gohan. Thank you for the meal.

Boat House Set Meal for 2,200 yen This restaurant is located on the second floor of the Michi no Eki Funaya no Sato. There is also a restaurant on the first floor, but I chose this one. People started lining up a little before the opening, so I waited in line until they opened. When they opened, we were seated in order and taken to our table. They took our orders in the order we entered, but this time I went with the recommended "Boat House Set Meal." It was a great deal with local simmered fish and sashimi. The restaurant quickly filled up, but our meal was served in about 10 minutes. As we finished eating and left the restaurant, there were still people waiting in line.

I ordered the "Funaya set meal" which includes both sashimi and simmered dish since I came all the way to the Sea of Japan. Today's simmered dish was rockfish. The side dish was squid salad, I guess. I was satisfied with the variety and portion, but I prefer the simmered dish to be even richer. For the sashimi, I wish there were other types besides white fish.

A roadside station located on a hill overlooking Ine's boat houses. They offer a variety of seafood dishes, so I enjoyed a delicious seafood bowl. The boat house set meal includes sashimi and simmered tai fish head. I tried a bit of the simmered fish head, which had a refreshing soy sauce flavor and was delicious. The oysters were in season, and they were cut into large pieces. When I put them in my mouth, they were creamy and very tasty. I highly recommend trying them during this season.

We ended up on the Sea of Japan side without a plan. We couldn't find any open restaurants even after arriving here. It was on the 2nd floor so we didn't realize it at first. We had the choice of either yellowtail or sea bream for the simmered fish dish. Both of us chose yellowtail. The simmered fish set meal costs 1500 yen. Eating simmered fish can be challenging, but it feels satisfying and the chopsticks keep moving. The taste is different from the rich flavors of Kanto, it's more light and regional. In addition, we also tried the Ine rock oysters. They were flavorful and delicious. It cost 800 yen, but many people were ordering it. Some other places were selling it for 1000 yen, so it's a pricey ingredient. It was a great lunch focusing on local produce and consumption.