I visited a Western-style restaurant in Yanagawa, recommended by the director of a nearby large hospital. The interior has a classic feel that excites you. The menu is very extensive, making it hard to decide. I started with the Omudora, which is an omelet wrapped around dry curry rice. It was cooked a bit firm, not the trendy fluffy style, but I think it was the right choice for a Western-style restaurant. While I was there, a radio recording was taking place, and they were reviewing a giant shrimp fry. I couldn't resist and ordered it as well. I really need to stop doing this if I want to lose weight. It was listed as a set on the menu, but I could also order it separately. The crispy coating and juicy large shrimp with plenty of tartar sauce were delicious. There are still more dishes I want to try, so I hope to visit again when I have the chance.

I had the lunch set for 820 yen (including tax) at a local Western-style restaurant that has been loved by the community for a long time. I chose the Japanese-style hamburger as the main dish and requested miso soup for the soup. It was so tender that I could cut it with chopsticks, and it had a homemade feel to it. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. I would like to visit again when I am nearby.

I would like to introduce my top two recommended popular dishes at the restaurant! They are champon and katsudon from a long-established historic restaurant. I just found out for the first time that you can get a large serving of champon for only 100 yen!! It's not written on the menu, so I feel like I learned a secret tip. The katsudon may look simple in the photo, but it is really delicious! I always have a hard time choosing between these two dishes. Thank you for the meal!!

I was lured by the sign for the yakiniku set meal at the entrance. It was my first time having a meal here. It seems rare to come for lunch! Truly a long-established restaurant. It's more like diced steak than yakiniku! The meat was delicious and the sauce was also delicious. I will definitely come back to eat champon. Thank you for the meal!!

When it comes to "omurice," it usually refers to chicken rice wrapped in egg and topped with ketchup or demi-glace sauce. However, at Tatsumiya, they serve "omudora," which is dry curry wrapped in egg and topped with curry sauce. The dry curry inside the omudora has a surprisingly strong spice flavor, making it a dish with a mature taste.

A restaurant in the town of Yanagawa that has been around for a long time. The atmosphere of the restaurant is like a Western-style eatery, but they also have dishes like Katsudon and Champon on the menu. I tried their famous Champon dish. It was a bit salty, but it was delicious with plenty of ingredients (it even had bamboo shoots in it!).

Finally, I entered the review of 2020, but still three months late, I visited the Western-style restaurant "Tatsumiya" in Yukuhashi City, which is said to be the origin of Kurume Champon, with my family to try their champon. The parking lot in front of the entrance of the restaurant seems to be able to accommodate about two cars under the roof, but part of the parking lot of the neighboring convenience store is designated as "Tatsumiya's parking lot," so you can confidently park there. The window next to the entrance displayed a slightly higher-priced menu, and if I hadn't seen it on a local program, I might have been intimidated by the price range. However, when I left, I didn't feel that the level (appearance and cleanliness) was as high as I had imagined. When I entered, the first floor had a table layout that seemed to be from the Showa era, or even earlier, and I thought to myself, "Good thing I didn't come alone." The first floor was quite crowded, so I was thinking of leaving if I had to wait, but I was guided to the second floor. The second floor still had traces of the previous customers, but we were the only ones there at that time. The menu handed to us initially had lunch options under 1,000 yen, which seemed perfect for accompanying my family, but just as I was about to order, I was told, "We don't have lunch today." So, we ended up ordering the planned Champon and Omelette Rice. The Omelette Rice was wrapped in a thin, round egg that was about the size of one egg, with a chicken rice filling, giving it a Showa-era feel. On top was not ketchup, but probably an original demi-glace sauce. It looked better with the sauce on top, but when eating, I prefer to have the sauce brought in a separate container so I can add it myself in the right amount. You would have to be a regular customer to be able to say that. I tasted a bite of my family's portion. The thin egg was well-cooked, and the chicken rice had a flavor close to fried rice. It felt freshly made to order rather than pre-made, with a good level of heat. No Fukujinzuke on top! That's good! As for the Champon... the soup was very thin, almost like a vegetable soup. The noodles were straight noodles, not soaked in the soup, but when eaten with the vegetables, it tasted delicious. Ah, I've mentioned this a few times after eating Kurume Champon. Is this a characteristic of Kurume Champon? I could see one shrimp intentionally added, and there was also squid in it. The broth was tasty, but... oh, there it is, it was in there after all. Overall, it was a gentle Champon. The saltiness was also on the mild side. Hmmm... so this is the origin of Kurume Champon... Well, it was something. Well, I wanted to try it at least once, so that was good.

On a certain Saturday, I planned to eat at a steak restaurant in Mizuma, but unfortunately it was closed. (ーー;) While thinking about what to do, I headed towards Yanagawa alone. I decided to visit Takemiya, a restaurant I saw on a local TV program the other day. This long-established shop, which has been around for about 200 years, serves both champon and Western-style dishes. The shop was founded in 1828, even before Perry came to Japan. The parking lot in front of the shop can only accommodate 2 cars, but there is a dedicated parking lot on the adjacent Seven-Eleven property. I parked my car there and headed to the shop. The Western-style architecture with a touch of Japanese modern design caught my eye. The showcase next to the entrance displays traditional food samples at a glance. It's a restaurant with a nostalgic atmosphere. The interior of the restaurant is a calming Western-style decor. The walls are lined with mirrors, so the space doesn't feel cramped. The tables are spaced out nicely, making it a comfortable place to be. The first floor was full, so I was led upstairs. The second floor has two 4-person tables, and one each of 6-person and 8-person tables. Despite being alone, I was guided to a 4-person table. I ordered the most popular dish, the champon (700 yen, tax included), which is the oldest in the Chikugo region with a history of about 90 years. While waiting for the food, the restaurant got so crowded that it was full by the time the dish arrived. The champon had a generous cut of vegetables like green onions, cabbage, onions, fish cakes, chikuwa, shell-on shrimp, pork, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, as well as a small mix of diced carrots, corn, and green peas. Looking at it now, it's quite a hearty champon. I tried it. The pork bone soup, where the umami of the vegetables has melted, is very mellow. Although it's primarily a pork bone-based soup, you can also taste a hint of soy sauce flavor. I slurped the noodles while savoring the properly cooked vegetables with a crunchy texture. The ingredients and noodles blend together in your mouth, creating the true essence of "champon state". (laughs) A champon that can be enjoyed deliciously and casually in your daily life. No unnecessary formality like "special selection" or "premium", just a champon that adds a touch of color to your everyday life. It's a well-known restaurant locally, yet it's strange that there have only been 2 reviews so far...? Thank you for the meal.

This morning, after finishing my night shift and returning home, the minister said he was going to a relative's house to help out. Normally, I would have just drank shochu and relaxed at home, but when I saw on the TV news that the Hina Matsuri festival had started in Yanagawa, I decided to take a short nap and then head to Yanagawa to see the "sagemon" decorations. Sagemon is a tradition where hanging decorations are displayed to wish for the healthy growth of young princesses. The weather was clear but slightly windy, making the air crisp and offering a beautiful view of the mountains around the Ariake Sea. I arrived in Yanagawa in about 20 minutes and stopped at a local restaurant called "Tatsumiya" which is an old establishment with a retro vibe. The parking lot was full, so I parked in a tight spot in front of the restaurant and went inside. The restaurant was busy, and I hesitated to take a table for four as a solo diner. After calling out to the staff a couple of times, I was seated and handed the menu. The prices were a bit high, but they also offered a lunch set for ¥700, which I decided to order. I chose the mixed fry set, which included fried shrimp, white fish, chicken bar, salad, spaghetti, bean sprout side dish, rice, miso soup, and pickles. The food took a while to arrive, but when it did, I found the portions to be small. The fried shrimp and white fish were tasty, but a bit salty. The chicken bar was average, and the tartar sauce was the highlight of the dish. The miso soup had a lot of onions, which I don't particularly like. Overall, the meal was decent, with the tartar sauce saving the day.

Although it is advertised as a Western-style restaurant, this place actually offers a bit of everything. Champuru is a popular choice during lunchtime, but their true specialty seems to be Western cuisine. The demi-glace sauce is quite good as well. I was impressed by the volume of the dice steak I had once, and the caramelized topping on the dessert showed a great deal of dedication. They say a restaurant is made by its customers, and if more people who are serious about Western cuisine start coming here, it has the potential to really shine.

Yanagawa is a restaurant that has been popular since ancient times, to the point where everyone knows about it. It must have been part of my food education since childhood. I usually dine in, but this time I got takeout, and specifically ordered the omurice! Being able to take it home made me happy. It cost 750 yen, and brought back nostalgic and happy feelings. Thank you for the delicious meal!

★Zetsumeshi★ A long-standing restaurant with a history of about 200 years, offering both Champon noodles and Western-style dishes!