As October arrives, the summer heat begins to ease, making it more comfortable during the day.
The sky has also completely taken on an autumn-like appearance.
What comes to mind when you hear "autumn"?
There is "autumn of sports" and "autumn of reading," but for this food lover, "autumn of appetite" is the first thing that comes to mind.
As of October 2021, the event "Autumn Lunch Itadakimasu Stamp Rally," perfect for the delicious food season, is currently being held.
About Lunch Itadakimasu
The Autumn Lunch Itadakimasu Stamp Rally (hereafter, Lunch Itadakimasu) is a food event with 50 participating restaurants in Kurashiki City.
Lunches using local ingredients from Okayama Prefecture are offered at 1,650 yen (tax included) or 2,200 yen (tax included).
The lunch options include Western, Japanese, Chinese, and fusion cuisines.
There are three major points of joy.
- Discovering unknown restaurants
- Enjoying special menus created for Lunch Itadakimasu
- Being able to easily visit restaurants
For those looking for new dining spots, the joy of finding a new favorite restaurant is particularly appealing.
With 50 participating restaurants, won't you encounter new places?
It's also nice to be able to enjoy special menus at restaurants you usually frequent.
The third point of joy, "being able to easily visit restaurants," means that even high-threshold restaurants become more accessible.
Doesn't it take courage to visit a restaurant where you don't know the prices?
You might worry whether it fits your budget, and there may be times when you want to go but can't.
For those people, this is an opportunity!
Through the event, you can easily visit.
Some restaurants even offer meals at a lower price than usual, making them more affordable.
You can't miss out on experiencing these three points of joy.
How to Enjoy Lunch Itadakimasu
Choosing a Restaurant by Comparing Brochures
With 50 participating restaurants, you might be wondering where to go.
A brochure is convenient for comparing menus.
There are five categories: Japanese, Western, Chinese, fusion, and others, so please refer to that as well.
Brochures are distributed at tourist information centers in Kurashiki City, hotels, and participating restaurants in Lunch Itadakimasu.
You can also download it from the official website.
Enjoying the Meal
The essence of Lunch Itadakimasu is, above all, actually enjoying the meal!
All restaurants use ingredients from Okayama Prefecture and offer creatively crafted menus.
Please experience the excitement that cannot be tasted just by looking at photos.
Now, for example, let's take a look at the Japanese restaurant "Takenoya Bettei."
Beautifully colored round hand-formed sushi is served, isn't it a splendid Japanese lunch?
Seasonal seafood and vegetables are used as toppings.
Emphasizing seasonal flavors, the toppings change depending on the time of year.
You can enjoy a leisurely meal while looking at the garden in a private room, spending a luxurious time.
Next, let me introduce "QINOCO - Kinoko," which is categorized as "others."
The brochure mentions a "Keema Curry Pancake Set," and I mistakenly thought it would come with keema curry and pancakes.
When I actually saw the dish that was served...
It was a new sensation pancake with keema curry sandwiched like a patty.
Pancakes aren't just for sweets, are they?
The fluffy and sweet pancakes sandwich the spicy keema curry.
Additionally, there is plenty of thick bacon with a salty flavor.
Homemade bacon from Bisei pork spreads its deliciousness in your mouth with every bite.
The egg on top is perfectly soft-boiled.
The sweet, spicy, and salty flavors blend together in your mouth, creating a complex taste in the pancake.
I was amazed by QINOCO's creative menu.
Lunch comes with a choice of dessert and drink.
The desserts include three types: cheesecake, gateau chocolat, and pudding.
You can choose from eight types of drinks, including coffee, tea, and apple juice.
![[Closed] QINOCO - A small cafe packed with delicious charm. The impressive Triton Burger is amazing!](https://media.kuratoco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/23043252/hamburgerset3.jpg)
Participating in the Stamp Rally
Lunch Itadakimasu features a stamp rally.
For those visiting multiple restaurants, participating is more advantageous.
The stamp rally sheet can be found on the back of the brochure or downloaded and printed from the official website under "Download Application Postcard."
Collecting three or more stamps guarantees a participation prize of masking tape.
You definitely want to visit three restaurants to get this!
Additionally, there will be a lottery for 100 people to win meal vouchers usable at participating restaurants.
If you're lucky, your chances of enjoying delicious lunches will increase! That's wonderful.
If you collect four stamps, you will be entered into a lottery for a set of Kurashiki specialty products, available to four winners.
| Type of Prize | Conditions | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Participation Prize (Everyone) | Three or more stamps | Masking tape |
| B Prize (Lottery for 100 people) | Three or more stamps | Meal vouchers usable at participating restaurants |
| C Prize (Lottery for 4 people) | Four stamps | Set of Kurashiki specialty products |
Stamps must be from different restaurants.
The application deadline is valid for postmarks until December 28, 2021 (Tuesday).
To apply, please fill out the necessary information on the application postcard and drop it in the application box at a tourist information center in Kurashiki City or mail it with a stamp.
In preparation for Lunch Itadakimasu, I spoke with Ikeda Miko from the Kurashiki Tourism Convention Bureau about the event.
Data on the Autumn Lunch Itadakimasu Stamp Rally
| Name | Autumn Lunch Itadakimasu Stamp Rally |
|---|---|
| Event Dates | October 1, 2021 (Friday) to December 20, 2021 (Monday) |
| Location | Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | Autumn Lunch Itadakimasu Stamp Rally |
