Aidoen - A long-established yakiniku restaurant in Kurashiki that proposes new ways to enjoy food. The recommended dish is "Manyo Beef," which is packed with the producer's commitment.

Do you like grilled meat?

Grilled meat chains just aren't enough!
I want to eat delicious grilled meat that I can't find anywhere else!

"Aidoen" is a restaurant that I hope all "grilled meat lovers" will visit at least once.

It is a long-established grilled meat restaurant that has been in business for over 60 years, located in front of JR Kurashiki Station, and has been a popular spot in the area for many years.
In 2017, it was renovated and transformed.

While Aidoen is a long-established restaurant, it not only offers classic menu items but also proposes original new ways to enjoy grilled meat.

For example, the following.

• Something you won't find anywhere else! The ultimate version of grilled tongue with green onions, "Aidoen Original Grilled Tongue with Green Onions"
• Experience juiciness that you wouldn't expect from chicken breast with "Aidoen Original Chicken Breast Roll"
• Grilled meat that tastes like sukiyaki!? "Grilled Outside Round"

These are introduced in the article, so please check them out.

We will also introduce the commitment and history of Aidoen, a long-established grilled meat restaurant that continues to try new things.

What is Aidoen? A long-established grilled meat restaurant founded in 1955 in front of JR Kurashiki Station

Aidoen is located just south of JR Kurashiki Station.
It is right next to the shopping street "Kurashiki Center Street (Bios Kurashiki)."

Aidoen is a long-established grilled meat restaurant that opened in 1955.
For over 60 years, it has been a beloved establishment in the area, with customers who come with their parents and children.

For a long time, it had the atmosphere of a traditional "Showa-era grilled meat restaurant," but it underwent a renovation in 2017.

▼ The interior has been transformed into a stylish restaurant inspired by a meat bar.

As a result, Aidoen attracts a wide range of customers, from young women groups to salarymen returning from work, families, and long-time regulars.

▼ The restaurant also has Aidoen original stickers available.

How about taking one home as a memento of your visit to Aidoen?

Aidoen's recommendation is the Tottori brand beef "Manyo Beef"

The meat served at Aidoen is mainly the brand beef called "Manyo Beef".

Manyo Beef is a brand beef from Tottori Prefecture.
Aidoen handles meat from the producer of Manyo Beef, Takuyа Taniguchi.

Mr. Taniguchi's Manyo Beef is the meat that Aidoen's representative, Shingo Kanemitsu, fell in love with.

As of 2022, there are only three restaurants in Okayama Prefecture that handle Manyo Beef, including Aidoen.

▼ Aidoen is a certified restaurant for Manyo Beef and is the 15th in the country.

At Aidoen, while focusing on Manyo Beef, we also procure high-quality meat from various regions such as Yamagata and Kagoshima.

Aidoen's recommended menu and popular items

We asked the staff to introduce Aidoen's recommended menu and popular items.

The "Aidoen Original Grilled Tongue with Green Onions" offers a new way to enjoy grilled tongue

First, let me introduce the "Aidoen Original Grilled Tongue with Green Onions".

Grilled tongue with green onions is one of the classic grilled meat dishes.
I love it too.

However, at Aidoen, we have an original way to enjoy it.
This is what makes it interesting.

Normally, grilled tongue with green onions has green onions placed on top of the tongue.

▼ However, at Aidoen, the green onions are served in a separate dish.

Moreover, the green onions are large.

▼ The tongue looks big and delicious.

First, place the dish with the green onions in the center of the grill and warm it up.

It feels just like ajillo, and soon the green onions will start to simmer.

Once the green onions are warmed up, grill the tongue around the dish of green onions.

▼ It's looking good as it grills.

Once the tongue is grilled, eat it with the green onions. You can place the green onions on top of the meat or wrap the meat around the green onions.

This is truly a new sensation.
Indeed, with this way of eating, you can enjoy both the flavor of the green onions and the taste of the tongue.

Grilled tongue with green onions has been a popular menu item for a long time, but many customers expressed that "even if the green onions are on the meat, they fall off when you flip the meat. However, I don't want to grill just one side."

So, after much trial and error to find a way to enjoy both the meat and the green onions together, this way of eating grilled tongue with green onions was born.

The "Premium Thick Cut Zabuton" allows you to savor Manyo Beef's shoulder loin

The next recommendation is "Premium Thick Cut Zabuton."
This is the meat of Manyo beef recommended by Aidoen.
Zabuton refers to the part that is closer to the rib bones of the shoulder loin.

▼The long rectangular shape is impactful.

The beautiful red and white pattern is like a work of art.

Additionally, the zabuton was cut into small sections.

The key to deliciously grilling the Premium Thick Cut Zabuton is to grill it until all eight surfaces are nicely browned.

When eating, you can enjoy it with your preferred amount of wasabi. Beef and wasabi pair very well.

When you eat the zabuton, the rich flavor and sweetness of the high-quality Manyo beef spreads in your mouth.
It had a melt-in-your-mouth taste.

By the way, the green peppers served with the zabuton were grown in a garden called Mangiare in the Mitsu area of Okayama City.
Aidoen also puts effort into its vegetables.

When you try it, you will be surprised by the gentle sweetness that is hard to believe it is a green pepper.

"Aidoen Original Chicken Breast Roll" has an interesting grilling method and a juicy taste

Next is "Aidoen Original Chicken Breast Roll." This is made from Kagoshima Wagyu beef.

▼The Chicken Breast Roll also has an outstanding visual impact.

It is truly a work of art.
Isn't it a menu that reflects Kanemitsu's background in restaurants?

▼The rolled meat is stacked like moon-viewing dumplings.

▼The decoration is also magnificent, making it feel like it would be a waste to eat.

When grilling, first place each end of the roll down to brown them.

After browning the top and bottom, lay it on its side and roll it on the grill to brown the side surfaces.

Please try eating the inside part rare.

The flowers used for decoration are called "Pentas" and are edible.
It is recommended to add the flower on top of the Chicken Breast Roll and drizzle with Sudachi before eating.

When you eat the Chicken Breast Roll, the roasted flavor spreads in your mouth.
And it has a melt-in-your-mouth juiciness.

I was surprised to discover, "Is there such a way to enjoy such delicious meat!"

Chicken breast meat can feel a bit dry on its own.
However, with the Chicken Breast Roll method, you can enjoy a juiciness that is hard to believe it is chicken breast.

I thought the Chicken Breast Roll was beautiful in both appearance and taste.
And the idea of Aidoen proposing this grilling method is wonderful.

"Grilled Outside Thigh Meat" is enjoyed with mellow eggs and Manyo beef thigh meat

I will introduce a recommendation from the blackboard menu.
It is "Grilled Outside Thigh Meat."

Please note that the blackboard menu changes depending on the supply situation, so there may be days when it is not available.

Among the Manyo beef, the meat from the thigh is exquisite, so please be sure to try it!

The outer thigh meat comes in a beautiful box, giving it a sense of luxury.

This egg is from the local chicken egg supplier "Noda Hatsu" in the Tamashima area of the city, and it is "Aka Tamago" (red egg).

▼ You can have sukiyaki-style sauce poured over the outer thigh meat.

When grilling, please be careful not to overcook it since it is thin meat.

It is recommended to grill it just enough to leave some red parts.

Since the sauce is already on it, please dip it directly into the raw egg before eating.

The sweetness and umami of the Manyo beef thigh, the sweetness of the sauce, and the creaminess of the raw egg combine to create a blissful sensation that feels like it will melt on your tongue!

▼ The bowl containing the raw egg is made of Bizen ware.

Meat and Bizen ware go well together!
By the way, the representative of Aidoen, Kanemitsu Shingo, has a younger brother who is a Bizen ware artist, and this bowl is made by him.

The "Homemade Beef Prosciutto Caesar Salad with Outer Thigh" features a deep flavor from the carefully crafted prosciutto.

The last dish I will introduce is the Homemade Beef Prosciutto Caesar Salad with Outer Thigh.

▼ The petals scattered on top are marigold and are edible.

The prosciutto is homemade! It is made by rubbing the surface of the meat with a spice called fennel and taking about one month to prepare.

▼ When you eat the prosciutto, you can faintly smell the pleasant aroma of fennel.

With a moderate saltiness, as you chew, the umami of the meat seeps out.

Aidoen's Menu

Aidoen's menu offers a variety of items, from classic grilled meat dishes to Aidoen's original grilled meat selections.

Don't miss the rare cut "Yomenakase" that is popular among connoisseurs.

▼ Aidoen also focuses on vegetable dishes.

In addition to meat, please try dishes made with carefully selected fresh vegetables.

Also, pay attention to the "Blackboard Menu."

The Blackboard Menu changes daily based on what is available.

There may be items on the menu that you can't eat the next time you come, so be sure to check it out.

Aidoen also offers a wide variety of drinks.
In addition to beer and highballs, they also have shochu and local sake.

▼ Also, pay attention to Aidoen's original label wine.

The original label wine is introduced one type each month.

Takeout Available

Aidoen offers takeout for bento and meat.

The menu is as follows. Meat can also be ordered as individual items.

Orders can be made in-store, but if you wish to pick up at a specified time, it is recommended to place a phone order in advance.

Inside Aidoen

The interior of Aidoen has a stylish atmosphere, resembling a meat bar.

▼ On the walls, there are blackboards modeled after popular manga characters that were nostalgic for those in their 40s and became a trend.

Aidoen has a total of 90 seats.

Additionally, there are 4 extra chairs available.

While being a long-established restaurant, Aidoen actively proposes new ways to enjoy food.
We spoke with the representative of Aidoen, Kanemitsu Shingo.

Aidoen Data

Name	Aidoen
Address	2-3-26 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Contact	086-422-3115
Parking	None
Business Hours	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Last order is at 9:30 PM)
Regular Holidays	Monday Closed on the third Tuesday If Monday is a holiday, they will be open and closed the following Tuesday
Payment Methods	Cash Credit Card PayPay, d Payment
Reservation Availability	Yes Reservations can be made by phone between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM (They may not be able to answer the phone after 5:00 PM)
Seating	Total of 90 seats 【1st Floor】 ・Counter: 6 seats ・Table: 31 seats 【2nd Floor】 ・Table: 49 seats (4 additional seats possible with extra chairs)
Smoking	Completely non-smoking
Restroom	Western-style restroom
Childcare	Strollers allowed Children's chairs, tableware, and side plates available
Barrier-Free	Wheelchair accessible only on the first floor
Website	Kurashiki Aidoen [Official HP] Delicious Yakiniku Restaurant

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