Aki Shirasu Shokudo Main Branch is a restaurant directly operated by a fishery company located in Aki City, Kochi Prefecture. The restaurant is famous for its bowls of freshly caught "kamaage chirimen" (dried whitebait) and "raw whitebait" (shrimp) delivered directly from the neighboring processing plant, and is loved by locals and many tourists alike for its freshness and deliciousness.

The biggest attraction of this restaurant is its high freshness. The whitebait is processed and served immediately after it is landed, so you can enjoy the fluffy texture and original sweetness and umami of the whitebait that you can't find anywhere else. In addition to the classic "kamaage chirimen bowl," the "kamaage chirimen bowl plus dorome bowl," which allows you to taste both raw whitebait and kamaage chirimen at the same time, is also very popular, and you can enjoy the charm of whitebait with a variety of menus.

There is also a store in Kochi City called "Tosa no Sato (Shirasu Shokudo)" (Kitamiza 10-10, Kochi City).

[Trivia]
Aki Shirasu Shokudo prides itself on the freshness of its shirasu, which is immediately processed and served at its own processing plant next door.

[Useful points of concern]
Many people visit for the purpose of "raw shirasu", but raw shirasu (dorome) may not be available depending on the fishing situation. There are many days when it is not landed depending on the season, and even if it is, it is often sold out by the morning.
If you are visiting for raw shirasu, we recommend calling in advance to check.
Also, not only raw shirasu but also sashimi may sell out, so we recommend arriving early.