When eating out, is it always a luxurious meal, a high-calorie meal, or a stylish meal?
It's fine to eat out occasionally, but if you do it often, you inevitably get tired of it, right?
In such cases, wouldn't it be nice to have a place where you can enjoy home-cooked meals?
That's why I recommend "Obanzai-ya Yorimichi" located in Kawanishi-cho, Kurashiki City.
Yorimichi is a place where you can enjoy home-style "obanzai."
Moreover, the main obanzai changes daily.
The interior has a cozy atmosphere, making you feel like you're at home.
Let me introduce "Obanzai-ya Yorimichi," a place where you might just want to take a little detour!
Yorimichi is a cozy, homey place
Yorimichi is located about 500 meters southwest of JR Kurashiki Station and about 500 meters west of the Bikan Historical Area.
It is a small shop run by a young owner.
There are a total of 11 seats in the cozy interior.
▼There are 7 counter seats.
▼Additionally, there is one table for four people.
Although it is a small shop, the close distance between the customers and the owner is a characteristic of Yorimichi.
It is a very lively place where it is easy for the owner and customers, as well as customers with each other, to talk.
Yorimichi is a relaxing space that feels just like home, and it is loved by customers as a place of respite in the community.
The charm of Yorimichi is its home-style obanzai!
The signature menu of Yorimichi is "obanzai."
The other regular menu items also look delicious.
Each dish has the charm of a homemade, home-style flavor.
"Today's Obanzai" features about 6 different dishes daily
"Today's Obanzai" changes daily.
There are usually about 6 different dishes each day.
It becomes exciting to think, "What will today's obanzai be?"
The obanzai available during the interview included the following types.
- Potato salad
- Broccoli
- Fried rice vermicelli
- Nikujaga (meat and potatoes)
- Simmered flatfish
- Hamburger steak
All the obanzai dishes are homey and relaxing, just like what you would have for dinner at home.
You can also order rice, so I think it's a good idea to have it as a side dish.
Potato Salad
A popular menu item for both children and the elderly is "Potato Salad."
The star ingredient, the potato, has a wonderfully smooth texture.
And you can taste the gentle sweetness of the potato.
▼The ingredients included sliced sausage.
The crispy texture of the sausage, along with its savory flavor and saltiness, adds an accent that makes it addictive.
Broccoli
Simply boiled "broccoli" is perfect when you want something light.
Fried Rice Vermicelli
The "fried rice vermicelli" also looks delicious.
The fragrant flavor of sesame oil is irresistible.
▼The large shrimp in the ingredients is impressive.
The firm texture of the shrimp adds an accent to the dish.
Nikujaga (Meat and Potatoes)
The representative of Japanese home cooking, "Nikujaga!"
The moment I saw it on the menu, I thought, "I definitely want to eat nikujaga."
▼ The nikujaga at Yorimichi has large pieces of potato.
Therefore, it has a very fluffy texture.
▼ Furthermore, the flavor penetrated well to the core of the potato.
▼ The carrots, onions, and beef were the same, and the flavor was well absorbed.
The sweet and savory seasoning is just right for a snack with sake, but it also pairs perfectly with rice.
I wanted to order more rice.
Simmered Flounder
The Simmered Flounder was very tender and well-cooked.
▼ The flesh was so tender it was like melting.
▼ The skin was plump.
And the sweet flavor with a strong ginger taste.
It makes you want rice.
I used to occasionally cook simmered fish, but it is simple yet difficult.
It was hard to make simmered fish that was just the right tenderness and well-flavored.
The simmered flounder at Yorimichi is a delicious example that I would like to emulate.
Simmered Hamburger Steak
The Simmered Hamburger Steak is a popular menu item for both children and adults.
▼ The simmered hamburger steak is small in size, with two pieces served per portion.
Even though they are small, they are thicker than expected.
▼ Inside, they were very juicy.
You can fully enjoy the flavor of the meat, and it was delicious.
▼ The sauce on the hamburger steak is homemade demi-glace sauce.
The sauce is very rich, sweet, and delicious.
Additionally, it contains ingredients like shimeji mushrooms and onions, which is a nice touch.
The hamburger steak was so delicious that I ordered another serving, totaling four pieces.
Like the nikujaga and simmered dishes, the hamburger steak also makes you crave rice.
Check the Obanzai on Official Instagram!
The obanzai changes daily, and you might be curious about what dishes are available today.
▼ In such cases, check out the official Instagram of Yorimichi.
Although not every day, some of the obanzai are introduced.
Some customers come to the restaurant because they are curious about the dishes on Instagram!
Be sure to check it out.
The Regular Menu Also Offers Attractive Dishes
In addition to the daily obanzai, Yorimichi has many regular menu items.
▼Additionally, we recommend the "Small Pot" menu, which is perfect for the cold season.
Here, we will introduce some recommended menu items.
Three Types of "Dashi-Maki Tamago" Recommended
Among the regular menu items, the top recommendation from the owner, Mizoguchi, is the "Dashi-Maki Tamago".
The feature of Yorimichi's Dashi-Maki Tamago is that you can choose from three types.
The types of Dashi-Maki Tamago are as follows:
- Plain (no ingredients)
- Yellow Chives
- Spicy Cod Roe
▼In particular, it is recommended to try the "Dashi-Maki Tamago with Yellow Chives", which is a specialty of Okayama Prefecture.
The gentle flavor of the dashi and the unique flavor of the yellow chives provide an accent.
▼The Dashi-Maki Tamago with Yellow Chives has a fluffy texture of the egg, combined with the crunchy texture of the yellow chives, making it interesting.
I thought it was delicious even without soy sauce.
I am also curious about the plain and spicy cod roe Dashi-Maki Tamago.
Next time I come, I definitely want to try these as well.
"Yorimichi Kimagure Salad" Changes with Your Mood When Ordering
If you're looking for a salad, I recommend the "Yorimichi Kimagure Salad".
▼The characteristic of the "Yorimichi Kimagure Salad" is that the contents change with each order.
During the interview, it contained broccoli, sunny lettuce, and ham with sesame dressing.
The ingredients change based on the owner's mood!
While daily specials are common, having the contents change with each order is rare, so I think it will be fun to see what kind of salad it will be.
Crispy Fried "Chicken Karaage"
Fried food pairs perfectly with beer.
At Yorimichi, there are fried dishes such as "Chicken Karaage", "Soft Bone Karaage", and "French Fries".
▼During the interview, I had the chicken karaage.
▼The chicken karaage is freshly fried, so the coating is crispy.
And from within the crispy coating, the meat was very juicy and had a plump texture.
The seasoning was mild, but I could smell garlic and ginger, and I thought it was very delicious.
A Classic for Cold Days: "Oden" Well Soaked in Dashi
What you want to eat when it's cold is "Oden".
▼Yorimichi also has Oden.
▼There are a total of eight types of Oden. (As of January 2020)
▼During the interview, I had the following five types.
- Daikon Radish
- Grilled Tofu
- Chikuwa (Fish Cake)
- Beef Tendon
- Quail Tempura
▼The "Daikon Radish" is a popular ingredient that is a star in Oden.
▼The daikon at Yorimichi is large, thick, and very soft.
▼And the dashi was well soaked all the way to the core.
It is substantial, and the flavor of the oden dashi seeps deeply, providing a gentle taste that permeates the five viscera and six bowels.
▼Next, one of my favorites, "Beef Tendon".
▼The beef tendon is simmered thoroughly and is tender.
And you can also enjoy the deep flavor of the beef tendon.
▼The "chikuwa" has absorbed the dashi well and is soft.
▼The "grilled tofu" is hot and delicious.
▼The "quail tempura" is a type of fried kamaboko wrapped around a boiled quail egg.
▼When you break it open, a quail egg appears from inside.
The surrounding fried kamaboko is also thick and satisfying.
Of course, it has absorbed the dashi well.
Kurashiki Local Sake "Ishichi Kurashiki Ginjo"
There is a variety of drinks available.
Mainly, the following types are available.
- Beer
- Sour
- Highball
- Sake
- Shōchū
- Plum wine
- Soft drinks
▼What caught my attention was the local sake from Kurashiki, "Ishichi."
It is a brand from the brewery Kumaya Shuzō located in the Kojima area of the city.
▼At Yorimichi, they have the "Kurashiki Ginjo" variety of Ishichi.
Ishichi Kurashiki Ginjo is a junmai ginjo sake made with the famous sake rice Yamada Nishiki.
I enjoyed it chilled, and it had a very fruity and refreshing aroma.
Seasonal Limited Drinks
In addition to the regular menu drinks, there are also seasonal limited drinks available.
The drinks available during the interview were the following two types.
- Man'nenyuki Arasubari
- Kōbashi Tea Highball
▼"Man'nenyuki Arasubari" is a sake from the brewery Morita Shuzō located at the southern approach of Achi Shrine in Kurashiki.
▼During the interview, I had the "Kōbashi Tea Highball."
▼The Kōbashi Tea Highball is made by placing a teabag containing leaves of Shizuoka green tea, domestic genmaicha, and domestic matcha into a glass, along with shōchū (barley) and water.
It was appealing to enjoy the nice aroma of the tea while getting tipsy.
It pairs well with the food.
Attention to the Dishes for the Obanzai!
At Yorimichi, there is also attention to the dishes used to serve the daily "Today's Obanzai."
The dishes for the obanzai are traditional ceramics from various regions of Japan.
We have various types, including Bizen ware and Arita ware!
How about enjoying the obanzai along with the dishes?
Yorimichi, an obanzai restaurant with a homely taste and a relaxing atmosphere as if you were at home.
We interviewed the owner of the detour shop, Mizoguchi Asuka.
Data of Obanzai-ya Yorimichi
| Name | Obanzai-ya Yorimichi |
|---|---|
| Address | 1st floor, Umeda Corp, 15-6 Kawanishi-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-427-4178 |
| Parking | None |
| Business Hours | Sunday, Monday, Wednesday to Thursday: 6 PM to 11 PM Friday, Saturday: 6 PM to 1 AM the next day (Last order is one hour before closing) |
| Regular Holidays | Tuesday Other holidays will be announced on the official Instagram |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation Availability | Yes ・Reservations are accepted by phone only (reservations via Instagram are not accepted) ・Private bookings are possible |
| Seats | 11 seats ・Counter: 7 seats ・Table for 4: 1 table |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed |
| Childcare | Due to the small size of the shop, children under elementary school age are not allowed |
| Website | Official Instagram of Obanzai-ya Yorimichi |
We consider the balance of vegetables, meat, and fish when making the dishes.
We also think about offering a variety of options, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese!