美味しい思い出の記録
On a Sunday lunchtime, I visited "Teishoku Kissaten EIYO" located about a 3-minute walk from Takamiya Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line. As the name suggests, this cafe specializes in homemade dishes that are rich in "nutrition".
**Store**
The cafe is located on the second floor of an apartment building called "Asada-so" that is over 60 years old, situated in a quiet residential area. There is no signboard outside. Upon opening the door, the friendly female owner greeted us with a warm "Welcome". The renovated interior has a cozy atmosphere with bright wood accents. You can hear the pleasant sound of frying coming from the kitchen. It is very comfortable. The seating consists of a counter with five seats surrounding the kitchen in an L-shape, and about three tables for two. When we arrived around 2 pm, the place was about 80% full. We were seated at the counter.
**Menu**
The basic menu includes Masala Curry Teishoku, Chicken Nanban Teishoku, and Grilled Mackerel Teishoku. Additionally, there is a weekend-only daily special teishoku. On this day, it was a tomato-based simmered hamburger. All teishoku come with miso soup, two small side dishes, and a salad. Although I was tempted by the daily special, I ordered the Masala Curry Teishoku for 1,200 yen. Since the owner runs the place alone, the service is a bit slow. It took about 15 minutes for our order to arrive. Let's dig in.
**Masala Curry**
Beautiful presentation! It whets the appetite! I was expecting strong spices in the Masala Curry, but it was mild. However, it was not lacking in flavor, with just the right amount of spice that anyone can enjoy. The tender chicken pieces were plentiful. The fried onions, cilantro, and spices added accents that kept it interesting throughout the meal. The shiny rice was delicious. Truly the work of a teishoku restaurant.
**Salad**
The salad served alongside the curry was also generous in portion. The crunchy vegetables with fried onions were a nice touch.
**Side Dishes**
The side dishes included simmered root vegetables and simmered hijiki seaweed. The simmered root vegetables had daikon radish, lotus root, green beans, and pumpkin. They were lightly seasoned but well-prepared. The simmered hijiki seaweed had dried daikon radish, which added a nice touch.
**Miso Soup**
The miso soup was made with pre-prepared ingredients, but the generous portion was pleasing. I was skeptical about having miso soup with curry, but surprisingly, they complemented each other well. The dashi was well-flavored.
**Final Thoughts**
Thoughtfully prepared dishes in a warm atmosphere. It's no wonder they have a growing number of regular customers. Next time, I will try the daily special teishoku. Thank you for the meal.