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Cerca Trova, an Italian restaurant located about an 8-10 minute walk from Nobeoka Station, offers a stunning antique atmosphere that represents Miyazaki's finest Italian cuisine. It has been recognized as one of the top 100 Italian restaurants in the West from 2021 to 2025, as well as receiving Silver and Bronze awards on Tabelog from 2021 to 2026.The service from the chef and staff is exceptional, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the meal. While photos of the interior and dishes are not allowed, each dish left a lasting impression, providing a truly unique experience.Here’s the menu we enjoyed:-----------------------------◾️ Finger Food We started with a colorful selection of finger foods, including beet mousse, foie gras, and bacon financiers. The balance of saltiness was exquisite, perfectly complementing the drinks.◾️ Young Sweetfish This dish features young sweetfish wrapped in a thin dough with sauce. The mild bitterness of the sweetfish combined with the chewy texture of the dough was delightful.◾️ Corn Freshly picked corn was served in two forms: as kernels and as mousse, creating a delightful contrast in texture. The dish was enhanced by the umami and fragrant aroma from the venison bouillon jelly and smoked scallops, making it exceptional!◾️ Capellini A cold capellini dish featuring bottarga and cuttlefish. The flavor of the oil and the smooth texture of the pasta combined beautifully with the saltiness of the bottarga and the sweetness of the cuttlefish.◾️ Pershu This 24-month aged pershu, crafted by the renowned chef Tada, enhances the sweetness of white asparagus with its saltiness.◾️ Pasta Dish Cappelletti shaped like hats, stuffed with mozzarella cheese and tossed in Bolognese sauce. The creamy mozzarella, pasta, and Bolognese sauce blend together to create a heavenly flavor reminiscent of lasagna.◾️ Seafood Dish Perfectly cooked seafood with a crispy skin, seasoned simply to highlight the natural flavors, adding a nice contrast to the overall course.◾️ Main Dish Roasted Bungo beef, raised for an extended period in Oita Prefecture. The high-quality fat adds a sweet flavor without being overwhelming, perfectly complemented by the Marsala wine sauce.◾️ Palate Cleanser A refreshing palate cleanser made with orange, Campari, and grapefruit. The different types of acidity layered together, along with varying textures, made for a delightful finish.◾️ Dessert The main dessert was a luxurious cheesecake paired with Miyazaki mango. The refreshing and rich sweetness of the mango enhanced the gentle, mellow acidity of the cheesecake.◾️ Tea Sweets The course concluded with freshly baked, fragrant financiers that were sweet and delightful.-----------------------------Reservations can be made by phone if you plan ahead, and this renowned restaurant is definitely worth the trip to Nobeoka. I highly recommend visiting!Thank you for the wonderful meal!*Instagram Gourmet Account https://www.instagram.com/shunsuke.naka/ (Over 10,000 followers!)*Gourmet Blog https://syn-gourmet.com*Comprehensive Links https://lit.link/syngourmet Less

Located a 20-25 minute walk from Ono Station, Jidoriya Onza is a chicken restaurant that specializes in locally sourced jidori chicken. Here, you can enjoy grilled chicken on the terrace or hot pot dishes inside the restaurant. It has been recognized as one of the top 100 chicken restaurants in 2025 and has also been awarded Tabelog Bronze from 2017 to 2026.Previously, reservations were only accepted by phone on the first Friday of each month, but recently online reservations have become available, making it easier to secure a table. The restaurant also has a spacious dedicated parking lot, making it convenient to visit by car.Here’s what I ordered this time:-----------------------------◾️ Assorted AppetizersTo start, I had an appetizer platter featuring Bang Bang chicken made with Awami jidori chicken breast, crispy chicken skin kara-age, and shigureni (simmered chicken) made with Tokyo shamo. The crispy and juicy kara-age, the spicy Bang Bang chicken, and the firm texture of the shigureni were all of high quality, raising my expectations for the rest of the course.◾️ Grilled Awami Jidori ChickenThis dish features thigh and breast meat from Awami jidori chicken grilled over straw. The rich and sticky flavor of the chicken, combined with the fragrant aroma of the straw grilling and the scent of shiso, made it absolutely delicious!◾️ Grilled VegetablesA generous platter of grilled vegetables, including large cuts of onion, bell pepper, and king oyster mushrooms. Grilling them on a charcoal grill at the terrace adds a unique smoky flavor that enhances their taste.◾️ Awami Jidori Chicken ComparisonA comparison of grilled Awami jidori chicken with sauce and salt. While there is an all-you-can-eat course featuring various parts of the chicken, I recommend the comparison focusing on thigh and breast meat if you’re not fond of offal.The chicken marinated in green onion salt had a perfect balance of saltiness that highlighted the rich umami of the meat, making it incredibly tasty. The chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce was also rich and juicy, making it a perfect match with white rice!◾️ Clay Pot RiceUsing a brand of rice called Milky Queen, this clay pot rice has a delightful chewy texture. They serve a generous portion that is more than enough, but it pairs excellently with the grilled chicken, so it disappears quickly.◾️ Egg SoupA sweet egg soup filled with fresh eggs and onions. It serves as a comforting side dish to enjoy between bites of clay pot rice and grilled chicken.◾️ DessertThe course concluded with a colorful dessert featuring matcha ice cream topped with yogurt-marinated mango and konpeito (sugar candy).-----------------------------With relatively reasonable prices, you can fully enjoy delicious chicken, so I highly recommend visiting!Thank you for the meal!*Instagram Gourmet Account https://www.instagram.com/shunsuke.naka/ (Over 10,000 followers!)*Gourmet Blog https://syn-gourmet.com*Comprehensive Links https://lit.link/syngourmet Less