Momijitei

Hoto is a local speciality in Yamanashi prefecture. It’s a miso-based hot pot dish that contains thick and flat noodles, pumpkin, Japanese taro, and lots of other vegetables. Momijitei offers three types of hoto dishes in total; Pumpkin Hoto, Mushroom Hoto, and Beef Hoto. All of them are seasoned with homemade miso, which is fermented for over 2 years. Besides the hoto at Momijitei, udon and soba are also popular dishes. You can also add curry, mountain vegetables, or tempura and make it a set meal which will come with assorted side dishes. You can also choose from a variety of other teishoku set meals: gyudon (a bowl of rice with beef), curry, and tempura are available. Momojitei is popular among not only visitors to Japan but also local people in Yamanashi prefecture. If you come to Yamanashi, be sure to try the local speciality, hoto.