I grabbed a bite at Nasu Cafe’ on the 2nd floor of Nasushiobara Station before heading out on business! I had the “Shiobara Chashu Noodles” and the “Nasu Pork Long Sausage Dog.”

Nasu Cafe’, a light-meal cafe that doubles as a waiting room, located on the 2nd floor of Nasushiobara Station.

While waiting for the Shinkansen ahead of my Tokyo business trip, I grabbed a bite to eat: “Shiohara Chashu Noodles” and a “Nasu Pork Long Sausage Dog.”

Basic infomation on the cafe’

• Name: Nasu Cafe’
• Category: Coffee shop
• Address: 561 Oharama, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi-ken
• Access: 30-second walk from the west exit of Station Kuroiso
• Business Hours: 9:00～19:00 (L.O. 18:50)
• Regular Holiday: None
• Phone Number: 0287-65-2645
• Official Website/SNS: None

Review of my actual experience visiting

Nasu Café is located inside the waiting room just a 30-second walk from the ticket gates at Nasushiobara Station.

Ordered Menu and Price

I was hungry, so I ordered two dishes.

• Nasu Pork Long Sausage Dog (550 JPY)
• Shiohara Chashu* Noodles (920 JPY)

*The word “chashu” means slices of braised pork.

Nasu Pork Long Sausage Dog

As the name suggests, the Long Sausage Dog features a notably lengthy sausage that catches the eye.

Comparing it to disposable chopsticks should give you an idea of its length.

At first glance, you can tell this is a solid, well-made hot dog with real presence.

The sausage is meaty and super juicy—one bite and the juices burst out.

Honestly, it’s way better than you’d expect from something you can grab so easily inside a station.

In a good way, it totally exceeded my expectations.

A long sausage is tucked into a small, slightly sweet roll, keeping things nice and simple.

The tanginess of the ketchup pulls it all together, giving it a classic, reliable flavor.

It’s quick to eat but still very satisfying.

Perfect for a light meal or just something to curb your hunger on the go.

Shiohara Chashu Noodles

The noodles clung perfectly to the light, savory broth, delivering a deliciousness that soothed the body from the very first bite.

The noodles aren’t the usual curly or straight kind—they have a slightly hand-kneaded feel to them.

They pick up just the right amount of soup, making the whole bowl easy and enjoyable to eat.

The chashu is thinly sliced and not too bold, but it pairs really well with the broth and blends naturally into the light, salty soup.

The finely chopped onions on top add a nice crunch.

Their sharp, oniony bite gives the clean salt-based broth extra depth and richness, so I never got bored right down to the last sip.

The atmosphere inside

Located in the station waiting room, it gets crowded after Shinkansen arrivals and during commuting hours.

But when I went, it was almost closing time, so it was empty.

About five minutes after ordering, the hot dog was ready, and three minutes later, the chashu noodles were done.

Features & Usability of Nasu Cafe’

Here’s a quick look at the dining scenes and facilities at Nasu Cafe’.

Recommended for different occasions

Located inside the station waiting room, it’s perfect for waiting times for local trains, bullet trains, or buses.

It’s a highly valuable shop not only for tourists but also for commuters and students.

Facilities

• Wi-Fi & Power supply: N/A
• Smoking: Smoke-free restaurant
• Payment method (common examples)
  • Cash
  • Credit card (Only contactless payment): Visa, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX
  • PayPay

Access & map

Exit the ticket gates at Nasushiobara Station and pass through the West Exit.

The waiting room comes into view after a 30-second walk.

Opening the door, Nasu Cafe’ is right before your eyes.

Summary｜Who I recommend Nasu Cafe’ for

• People who get a little hungry while waiting for local trains, bullet trains, or buses
• People who use the station waiting room for commuting or going to school
• The person left waiting at Nasushiobara Station

👉 If you’re using the waiting room at Nasushiobara Station, be sure to stop by Nasu Cafe’ too!