tucked quietly outside the city, roji is the kind of place you almost miss—until the soup arrives. born from a memory of a single, unforgettable bowl in france, the chef spent years chasing its warmth.
he found it not in butter or cream, but in what’s left behind: onion skins, carrot tops, herb stems, and slow time.
the result is a broth built from thirty kinds of vegetable remnants—simmered gently, strained with care, and finished with water and salt. light, but impossibly deep. nourishing in the way only something humble and deliberate can be.
i had the vegan buddha bowl, and the soup alone made the visit worth it. roji is a quiet testament to flavor, patience, and waste turned...
Read moreThis is a fantastic hidden gem in Tsukuba! I highly recommend it, especially for foreign tourists looking to try something unique. We ordered a vegetable plate with fish, and it was absolutely delicious. The plate was filled with a variety of lightly boiled or fried vegetables—perfectly tender and much easier to chew than raw ones, in my opinion. The spices, seasonings, and sauce were wonderfully fragrant and well-balanced, elevating the dish even further.
For dessert, we chose the first option on the menu (I can't recall the name), but it was incredibly tasty—unlike anything I've had before. While the price might seem a bit high to some, the quality and experience make it...
Read moreThis place has very very good food. Its a little bit pricey but the ingredients are beautiful and fresh. Hambagu and Roji curry was so good. The kid’s meal is nice too. They have chairs for kids and even tatami seating. They dont have English menu but the staff was very...
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