A Tabelog Top 100 Restaurant, awarded the Bronze Award.Here, you can enjoy Oita's famous soft-shelled turtle cuisine at a very reasonable price.The establishment combines a ryokan and a restaurant, and this time I only had the meal during lunch hours.Reservations are essential, and I made a phone call in advance. The staff was very friendly, which left a great impression even before my visit.I reserved a lunch course and visited the restaurant.It’s not located on a major street but rather tucked away on a small side street, exuding the charm of a refined Japanese inn.Dining in a private room filled with a traditional Japanese atmosphere, I could see the garden through the window.I started with the soft-shelled turtle's emperor sashimi, live blood, liver, heart, and soft roe, served in a style similar to appetizers.The emperor had a delightful crunchy texture.The live blood was mixed with orange juice, making it easy to drink without any strong taste.The internal organs of the soft-shelled turtle looked very fresh, and I could enjoy the unique textures of each part.Next was the soft-shelled turtle hot pot.The pot and dishes were shaped like the turtle, making for an appealing presentation. Surprisingly, there was plenty of both vegetables and turtle to enjoy.The texture was similar to chicken, with a firm meat.The homemade ponzu and yuzu pepper added a very refined flavor.The finale was soft-shelled turtle zosui (rice porridge), rich in flavor from the broth and delicious.For dessert, I had vanilla ice cream and tea.The selection of alcoholic beverages, including Japanese sake, was excellent. Since I drove this time, I didn’t have any alcohol, but the homemade soft drinks were also delicious.The staff's service was exceptional, allowing for a comfortable two-hour dining experience.
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