Today, I had a family gathering at my parents' house, so I had a delivery of a 3000 yen bento box. The presentation and color coordination were great, and there were plenty of vegetables making it a healthy meal. Everything was delicious. In particular, the eggplant-shaped steamed bun I had at the end was subtly sweet and very tasty.

I visited the creative cuisine restaurant "Yaho Hon" in Chikugo! It had been a while since I had lunch, so I was excited as I entered the restaurant. The interior was decorated beautifully with flowers, paintings, lighting, and tables, all showing great taste and creating a lovely atmosphere. I was seated at the counter by the window, where I could see the green fields outside like a painting under the clearing cloudy sky. I enjoyed chatting while admiring the wonderful view. Today, I had the Yaho Hon lunch. The non-alcoholic aperitif was delicious. The dishes made with homemade sesame tofu and seasonal vegetables were plentiful and satisfying. Each plate was beautifully presented with care and the heartfelt dishes truly comforted both my body and soul. The restaurant was spacious and bustling with customers. The garden outside was also charming. They have a large parking lot as well.

The 2200 yen course lunch was a bit expensive for a forget-the-year lunch with my mom friends, but it turned out to be worth it. There were over 30 dishes to try, all made with care and love. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for catching up with friends. I forgot to take pictures of the main dishes and fried foods because we were too engrossed in chatting. The menu included a tofu dish with black sesame and honey lemon sauce, a salad plate, various side dishes, grilled beef with grated daikon sauce, multi-grain rice, miso soup, and a dessert plate with yuzu cream ice cream, matcha jelly, sesame pudding, and organic tea. There were also more affordable options like omelette rice. I would love to go back again.

I was taken there by a friend. I felt anxious as we walked through a residential area and turned onto a winding road, wondering if there really was a restaurant here. It seemed like a normal residential area, but then I saw lots of cars parked right next to rice fields and vegetable fields, which surprised me! I didn't have the confidence to come here alone, but the inside of the restaurant was packed with people, which was another surprise. There were several lunch options, but I'm a sucker for "limited time only" items, so I chose the spring cabbage croquette. Each dish was intricately prepared and delighted both my eyes and taste buds. I think this is a perfect place for girls. The lunch might be a bit pricey, but it includes dessert, so I think it's worth it. I left feeling quite full and I want to try a different menu next time.

Overall, I think the food was delicious. I thought it might be slow food, but the flavors were quite strong. The course I ordered (hamburger) had a lot of food, and by the time I got to the main course, I was already full. The interior of the restaurant had a natural or European feel, with touches that reminded me of 65's style. It seems they relocated from Saga. I'm not sure if it's a hit or miss, but personally, I think one visit was enough for me to be satisfied.

Last year, a restaurant relocated from Chiyoda Town in Saga Prefecture to the countryside of Shimotomiku, Chikugo City. I had heard rumors that a restaurant was opening in Chikugo City, but I was surprised to find out that it was Nohohon-san who had moved. It's good for sparsely populated areas to have a restaurant with a home attached. Chikugo City, especially towards the west from the Kagoshima Main Line, has few dining options, but unique places like Cafe Chanson are starting to increase. When I arrived just before noon, it was already packed as expected. Luckily, there was one table available, so I managed to slide in. The interior of the restaurant, mainly in white, is a bit cramped with tables lined up closely. Most of the customers were women, and the few men seemed a bit out of place. For lunch that day, I had the Nohohon Lunch. The Nohohon Lunch consisted of an appetizer plate with 8 items: salad, sun-dried fish, simmered eggplant, nanban-zuke, broccoli, chicken nanban-style, quiche, pickled turnip, and konjac salad, among others. Although there were many items, the taste was average. For the main course, there was a choice between seared beef sagari, fish sauté, and handmade vegetable croquette. I chose the fish, while my friend ordered the beef sagari. The sagari was overcooked, making the meat dry, and the sauce was too strong. The fish was miso-marinated mackerel. The watercress garnish was unnecessary! We also had a tasting of Goto tofu, a tofu made with milk from Arita, Saga Prefecture, and added arrowroot. The tofu had a nice firm texture. The tempura batter was a bit hard! There was also rosemary for some reason. The Goto tofu salad had lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and Goto tofu. The watercress and seaweed were unnecessary! For the soup, there was a light daikon and carrot soup. The rice options were tororo gohan, miso soup, and tororo gohan with a special egg topping. I chose the tororo gohan with mixed grain rice as I'm not a fan of raw egg over rice. The mixed grain rice alone showcased the deliciousness of the rice, but... The oven-baked yam was like a yam okonomiyaki. The sauce was very rich. For the handmade dessert, the whipped cream wasn't good, but think of the cake as a bonus. For drinks, there was yuzu tea, coffee, and juice, but they were just average. Overall, my impression was... slow~~ During the busy lunch hour, with the kitchen staff of one, a server doubling as a cook, and another server, they couldn't keep up. Waiting 5-10 minutes between each dish is unacceptable. Oh well, that's the Nohohon way. Let's enjoy a leisurely meal and chat! Thank you for the meal (*^。^*)

I was taken here by a friend who lives in Kurume. I was surprised by the location - it's in the countryside with a large parking lot and a beautiful view of the rural landscape. The name of the restaurant, "Nohohon," really captures the relaxed atmosphere. I had heard they serve tofu dishes, but there was also meat in the course menu, which was surprisingly satisfying in terms of both portion size and taste. I believe the course was around 2000 yen. It's a bit far for me to come back, but if I have the chance to visit the area again, I would definitely recommend it. Honestly, there aren't many recommendations around here.

I have used the bento box service a few times before, and this time I decided to try the 5000 yen option instead of the 10000 yen one. Both options come with enough food for 5 people. The 5000 yen option had a good variety of meat dishes that were tasty and not too heavy on the stomach. It included items like duck slices, omelette, carrot salad, namul, fried tofu, chicken sauté, chicken nanban, fried chicken, mapo eggplant, fried fish, ginger pork, curry croquette, and a Chinese stir-fry. The absence of seafood made it easier for my family to enjoy all the dishes without worrying about finishing them in one night. Overall, I was very satisfied with the quality and taste of the bento box.