On a night in July 2026, I found myself in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, for an errand. This was my second visit to Koriyama. I decided to have dinner at a renowned Japanese restaurant with an acquaintance.After a short taxi ride from Koriyama Station, we arrived at a house nestled in a quiet residential area. As we entered through the gate, we walked along a stone path that led us to the entrance. The coolness from the water sprinkling made it refreshing even in the heat.Inside, the atmosphere was surprisingly casual and spacious. There were table seats separated by partitions behind the counter, and I heard there are private rooms in the back as well.The dishes were prepared with ingredients sourced from the Fukushima area, highlighting their natural flavors without excessive seasoning. While I sometimes felt the flavors were a bit milder than my preference, the taste profiles were still quite distinct.The course for the evening included the following dishes. You can see the impressions of the dishes in the photos.◇ Edamame puree ◇ Corn soup with milky sugar ◇ Seasonal vegetables and abalone ◇ Snap peas with dashi jelly ◇ Simmered octopus ◇ Clear soup with pike eel ◇ Seasonal sashimi (tuna, mackerel, mud squid, whelk, etc.) ◇ Grilled sweet sea bream ◇ Simmered herring with eggplant ◇ Steamed eel rice ◇ Umenebu beef with dried tomatoes and turnips ◇ Ju-wari soba ◇ Sansho ice cream with red beansThe standout dishes for me were the simmered herring and the soba. As a fan of simmered dishes, I found the flavors to be robust and delicious.Even considering it’s a regional restaurant, I enjoyed reasonably priced and delightful cuisine.It was a great meal!
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