Despite its UNESCO creative city of gastronomy there are not many restaurants in Tsuruoka where you can have local farmer cuisine without making a prior reservation by phone, most of the time in Japanese. From T doesn't need a prior reservation, it's close to a bus stop, and most importantly it features handmade local cuisine. I had the tofu menu, and the tofu was so good. Firm texture and no bitterness. The itokoni red beans were sweet but not too sweet. The miso soup was very rich and dense. It felt like going to eat at a farmer family's nearby. The chef is eager to welcome foreigners and to convey the simple, good taste of local products There was no English menu but there were photos which...
Read moreWe ordered one of the set meals. When it came, it was almost too beautiful to eat. It was an amazing array of texured and tastes. The owner was wonderful and even offered us hojicha (toasted rice tea). Highly...
Read moreWhen people think of Japanese food, they often imagine Tempura, Soba, or Okonomiyaki, there's so much more to it! The owner here wants to share authentic Japanese, especially his local Yamagata flavors with the world. So, why not recharge with some fermented brown rice, Hijiki, Kiriboshi Daikon and fresh local veggies? Please share this experience with your family and...
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