Tenaga Ashinaga

Such a perfect place to get a try Hida Beef, the special local food in the Gifu prefecture! The beef tasted awesome and the seasoning was unique, the restaurant itself was comfortable and spacious. It seemed like they take reservations for big groups too. Loved that the staff was friendly! I personally would love to go back here again if I ever come back to Japan.

My worse meal in 23 days in Japan. Not a good experience. Hot plate meal not recommended here- they make you cook the meat on paper! Not good! I ordered the hida beef loin on hot plate and it was a disaster. I'm giving it 2 stars because I believe the meat was fresh. The salad and Miso soup were also decent, but I didn't come here for that- I came for the meat! 1st negative- they require you cook the meat on parchment paper. WHY? You can't get a sear on it that way. It's like steaming it, verse hot plate cooking it. It also takes the veggies sooo long to cook this way. When I asked why, I was told because the meat would stick. Then I asked if all restaurants in Takayama make you cook on paper and she said NO, ONLY HERE! 🤦🏻‍♀️ 2nd negative the hot plate was brought hot but not lit, with no fire. When I asked, he said yes it's hot to cook. So as a 1st timer here, I started. 10 minutes later and the meat just turned gray-ish not brown. Knowing it should be done, I tried it and it was raw. Finally someone came over and said, "oh there's no fire" and lit the small burner. 🤦🏻‍♀️ So, I continued to then "cook" the meat, but as mentioned it was more steamed in texture and taste. Not pleasant to eat and took very long. Then half way through, the small fire went out and I had to call again for a new one. Negative 3- I ordered loin bescuse I prefer lean cuts, which in the picture also looks very lean, but was given pieces with lots of fat that were not loin. Negative 4- after I asked about the paper, I told the waitress I wasn't happy with the cooking, she shrugged and walked away. I still had most of my meat and veggies left. I wish she would have offered a different cooking method to fix the problem. Very disappointed, especially because they were not busy and could have made it better. I do NOT recommend this place for hot plate beef!

The Hida Beef here is excellent, and the local delicacy of the miso paste along a leaf is really good. Dessert of an ice cream bun is also given.

Good place for vegetarians/vegans. Has an extra page for vegetarian japanese food and some veggie starters most of it is also vegan - I recommend

Various of food! Hida beef’s the best. Ramen was good. Desserts also delicious! I booked in advance so when I waited only about 5 minutes.

The staff were friendly and full of smiles. The place has a high ceiling creating a vibe of cosy. The ancient warrior decors are unique. The General’s armor is made of real materials which you can touch to feel the bronze, steel and fabrics. Way better than going to a museum if you like those stuff.

It’s a nice restaurant with a variety of japanese dishes and some local ingredients too. The price is considerably good for a proper restaurant and in the middle of the town. The place can get busy with a queue during dinner time after 6.30pm The ramen was ok The gyudon was good The beef stew was ok as well. The food is good. Not bad and not crazy amazing. I would say 7-8/10

The food is delicious and comfort . The place is cozy and their staffs are very friendly. Not to crowded at lunchtime

While visiting Takayama we were searching for a good, warm lunch to get out of the rain. We were fortunate to find Tenaga Ashinaga and enjoyed a few different dishes, all of which were quite good. Service was friendly and efficient and we recommend the ramen, Hida beef, beef-rice bowl, and ramen with pork. Food was served hot and quick and was great value for the money. Would visit again and suggest it for a good, warm lunch!

Tourist trap. Quality of food is horrible. Ordered the noodle with hida beef, except no beef was given only unedible beef parts. The broth was basically sugar and soy sauce. They also do not serve traditional ramen but noodles that remind me of instant noodle. Do not recommend unless you have no other choice. Service is average. Free WiFi available.

When I read the description of this restaurant it seemed very commercial, but I was glad I tried it! The service was quick and even though I don't think they spoke English we could communicate well enough. I got the Grilled Hida Beef dinner set and it was DELICIOUS! I ate everything in front of me (which doesn't normally happen as I am a picky eater). The beef and bean sprouts were amazing. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Side note: best western bathroom (for females) I have ever seen in Japan... And I live in Japan!

First place I came across when staying in Takayama! Wait was a bit long but understandable because it was during a peak dinner rush. The prices are reasonable and fair especially when it comes to the Hida Beef ! Would highly recommend getting the ramen combo set with bristle beef and the small bowl of Hida beef. Even though they were busy I respected the fact that they were working hard and trying to serve customers quickly and accordingly. Would definitely come back to this place for the Hida beef if I'm ever in Takayama again.

Excellent place with great food. Love how you can get combinations of food to satisfy you cravings. Make sure to press the button to order.