A renowned two-star restaurant that East Hiroshima takes pride in. From the moment you enter, you can enjoy the seasonal changes reflected in the noren (shop curtain) and tenugui (hand towel). The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant, along with a lineup centered around local sake from Saijo, truly showcase the beauty of Japanese cuisine. Although it was my first visit in a while during the summer, I was very pleased with the overall experience. What surprised me the most was the flounder sashimi. It had a delicate flavor, yet when you bite into it, the richness of its taste comes through beautifully. The junzai (a type of local vegetable) with fruit tomatoes in Tosa vinegar was delightful. Junzai is a pride of East Hiroshima, and I found it not only delicious on its own but also a wonderful dish. It might be my favorite dish featuring junzai. I also requested the shirasu (whitebait) from Mr. Fujimoto, served with Man-gaji peppers and rice. I always enjoy the rice here, and this particular type is my favorite. I managed to hold back and only had three servings. I could have eaten just the shirasu and still held back at two servings. Fortunately, the rice was the impressive Ryuu no Hitomi, which is large-grained and has a remarkable presence and flavor. Even the dessert, warabi mochi (bracken starch dumpling), was exquisite. While the grilled version is delicious, the fresh one is truly exceptional. This restaurant represents both East Hiroshima and Saijo with pride.
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