食堂101号室 — Restaurant in Tonosho

This place is not easy to locate, but it is worth finding. It immerses you deeper into a local community - quaint and peaceful. You will have no choice but to slow down and feel the air in a dining hall by a small Japanese Garden.

The place can host around 6+ groups of diners and is managed by a lady. She does everything by herself - receiving the guests, taking orders, making coffee/tea, cooking, serving, and handling payment. All by herself, with grace and a great attitude. It feels like she wants to take care of each of her guests and not make them wait too long.

We really enjoyed the food, every bit of it. I really appreciate the Japanese "Mottainai" philosophy and their approach to food. The vegetables, carbohydrates, and proteins were properly portioned, leaving you with a satisfying feeling at the end of the set meal. Local seasonal ingredients were used, ensuring freshness was at its peak. There was no excessive seasoning; instead, subtle touches like a hint of mustard on top of the pork dishes were added just enough to enhance the natural sweetness of the meat.

After the meal, if you happen to have a bit of time before the next bus arrives, I highly recommend taking a quiet stroll in the neighborhood. It's a perfect opportunity to soak in the surroundings and savor the...

Why going to the overrated Shima Kitchen when you can have lunch to the culinary gem of Teshima Island just few meters away? Located on your way between the Teshima Museum and la forêt des murmures, dining room 101 is the perfect restaurant to make a stop. It's all about good and tasty things in it and food is just one thing among others. The house is nicely furbished in a traditional way. All seats have a view on the beautiful garden that you can visit. The food is delicious and tasty as well as the music in background. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. I could have spent the all day in this place. And last but not least, the overall experience is...

We had a reservation, but when we arrived, it seemed like they had no idea. Within minutes, we were getting a little life lesson for questioning the “correct” timing of the included drinks and for wanting to add a beer. Apparently, that’s a serious offense here.

We were told the menu had been carefully planned in advance just for us… despite them not knowing we were coming.

The food was forgettable, the rice poorly made (yes, in Japan), and the whole experience was wrapped in a soundtrack of overplayed anglo ballads that sealed the...