![Sohonke Mehariya](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20016/20211221_152802_0b4814fa_w1920.jpg)
Sohonke Mehariya
Mehari-zushi, a rice ball wrapped in a pickled takana leaf, is the Kumano area’s local food. It is said that it was named “Mehari (eyes wide open)” because people were surprised by its flavor and size.
At Sohonke Mehariya, established in 1962, Mehari-zushi are made a little smaller in size, making it easier for women and the elderly to eat. Since the Mehari-zushi is made to order, the sauce is well blended into the warm rice, enhancing its flavor. The takana stem dressed with soy sauce-based sauce inside the rice ball is also a perfect addition.
In addition to Mehari-zushi, a variety of other dishes such as kushikatsu (fried pork on sticks) and Kishu tuna are also available. The oden with a special secret miso sauce is a must-try.
Photos
![Four pieces of Mehari-zushi wrapped in takana for one person.](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20016/20211221_152649_7d4f83c7_w640.jpg)
Four pieces of Mehari-zushi wrapped in takana for one person.
![Mehari Tenmusu with shrimp tempura and more variations are available.](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20016/20211221_152655_ec2b56f6_w640.jpg)
Mehari Tenmusu with shrimp tempura and more variations are available.
![A la carte dishes such as fresh tuna from Kishu Katsuura.](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20016/20211221_152702_9b3507c3_w640.jpg)
A la carte dishes such as fresh tuna from Kishu Katsuura.
![Mehari Set Meal A : Mehari-zushi, grated yam, dried sardines, and pork miso soup](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20016/20211221_152707_a98647ce_w640.jpg)
Mehari Set Meal A : Mehari-zushi, grated yam, dried sardines, and pork miso soup
![Delicious oden with secret miso sauce.](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20016/20211221_152714_a3cdb0af_w640.jpg)
Delicious oden with secret miso sauce.
![Operating near Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine.](/kansaiguide/data/directory/21000/20016/20211221_152721_a4ed75f8_w640.jpg)
Operating near Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 総本家めはりや 新宮本店
- Postal Code
- 647-0006
- Address
- 5-6 Yakushimachi, Shingu City, Wakayama
- Telephone
- 0735-21-1238
- Holiday
- Wednesdays
- Hours
- 11:00am-10:00pm(L.O.9:00pm)
- Budget
- Lunch 1,000 yen and up, Dinner 2,500 yen and up
- Directions
- About 12 minutes on foot from JR Kisei Honsen Line, Shingu Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Map
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