First of all, the location is lovely. It's a country-style restaurant with an old dog (barking a lot so it's hard to approach) that is irresistibly cute ♥️♥️ When you climb the stairs and enter the restaurant, it has a stylish yet rustic feel that is just wonderful. I ordered the hamburger with multigrain rice, opting for extra rice. I started with a hot tea before the soup and multigrain rice were served, followed by the main dish - the hamburger. First, the rice. It was cooked just right with a hint of the delicious aroma of the rice. And then, the sauce and the deliciousness of the hamburger ♥️♥️♥️♥️ It was irresistible. I even licked the sauce clean ♥️♥️ Next, I had the lunch plate and lemon soft serve for dessert ♥️♥️♥️

Plate lunch for 1200 yen in October 2022 🍽️ Went out (๑´∀`) Surrounded by the great nature of the mountains, the Nakamura Farm in Kitahiroshima is particular about pesticide-free produce. A farmhouse dining room with a greenery setting. Despite it being close to 2 pm on a Sunday, it was almost full. A large renovated house where dogs and chickens coexist peacefully ( ﾟ∀ﾟ)人(ﾟ∀ﾟ ) A small but carefully selected menu with limited options. Various choices for the plate lunch, with 4 main dishes to choose from, such as "Chicken Tomato Stew" and "Five-Grain Brown Rice" for rice. A set drink is included. Organic iced tea with a variety of vegetables as side dishes, including delicious sweet pumpkin stew, tasty beans, and amazing Kyo-Sukagawa turnips. Today's soup was a gentle pumpkin soup that brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients. The main dish, "Chicken Tomato Stew," had tender meat that easily fell apart with chopsticks. The acidity of the tomatoes was subtle, and the seasonal vegetables were cooked like homemade dishes. I would love to visit again as the seasons change. Thank you for the delicious meal! (^ω^)

I wanted to eat a lot of vegetables, so I visited this place for the first time. It's crowded! It must be a popular spot. I ordered the lunch plate, while my husband got the salad and pizza set and we shared the salad. The salad was huge with a variety of fresh vegetables, nothing fancy but really tasty. The pickles seemed to have a bit of curry powder in them, which was interesting. The main dish on the lunch plate was a limited edition zucchini tempura. The seasonal zucchini was juicy and delicious. The pumpkin potage had just the right thickness and a gentle sweetness. We could choose between white rice and multi-grain rice, and we chose brown rice. It was a delicious combination of homemade dishes. For a drink after the meal, I chose organic iced tea. We also bought a lot of fresh vegetables from their direct sales and had them for dinner, and they were also very delicious.

In December 2020, I visited a house-turned-restaurant near Takesayama Kogen Onsen in Kitahiroshima. I ordered a lunch plate after soaking in the hot spring. The menu included a choice of main dishes, and I opted for the seasonal gratin instead of tempura as I'm not fond of pumpkin. The meal came with multigrain rice and a glass of iced coffee. The food was served in about 10 minutes. The simple dishes were fresh and easy to enjoy, with a deliciously moist grilled tofu. The gratin had a high macaroni content, which wasn't to my liking. The pumpkin soup was light and had a subtle milkiness to it. I learned that on the 5th of every month, they serve soba noodles, but as a weekday visitor, it may be difficult for me to try it. I noticed they used paper straws for the iced coffee, which I'm not a fan of. It's interesting how some restaurants are moving away from disposable items like wooden chopsticks, but the environmental impact of these changes is complex. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

We visited this restaurant for the first time as it is close to our home. We ordered the hamburger for 1,000 yen, an iced coffee for an additional 200 yen, and a dessert plate for 500 yen. We called ahead to ask if it gets crowded on weekends, and they said it varies by day, so we made a reservation just in case. The location seemed a bit unexpected to us, but there was plenty of parking space with clearly marked lines on the gravel. I had the hamburger with juicy meat and a choice of white rice, mixed grain rice, brown rice, or petit bread. I also tried the homemade pumpkin soup, which was delicious. My companion had the lunch plate with croquettes, tempura, gratin, and chicken tomato stew, all beautifully presented. The plate also came with a choice of natural yeast petit bread, salad, and a drink for only 1,100 yen, which was a great deal. The dessert plate had three items and was priced at 500 yen, offering a generous portion. They also offer takeout, and I tried the Setouchi lemon soft serve, which had a subtle lemon flavor perfect for summer. Overall, the food was delicious and reasonably priced. The staff, particularly the young women, were efficient, while the female chef/owner was friendly and welcoming. It was a pleasant dining experience.

I wanted to try the homemade vegetable and Nakamura Farm tomato demiglace sauce with beef and pork hamburger, so I visited the restaurant for the first time. I arrived at 11:20 and the second floor was just empty, so I quickly placed my order and waited. Soon, more and more customers started coming in! Some chose to wait outside or eat at the outdoor seats. Finally, my order arrived. The portion of rice seemed a bit small to me. The corn soup had a nice texture with chunks of corn and a sweet taste. The hamburger was served in a heavy skillet, piping hot. The side vegetables were also hot and delicious. When I cut open the hamburger, the juices oozed out and mixed with the homemade demiglace sauce, making it even more delicious with rice. I was so absorbed in eating that I finished it quickly. I also ordered coffee for an additional 200 yen and enjoyed a relaxing time. However, the restaurant was so popular that more and more customers kept coming in, so I had to leave quickly after finishing my drink. Even though it was a weekday, the place was bustling. If I have the chance, I would like to enjoy a leisurely meal outside. It was very delicious.

It's hot! On days like this, I need some soft serve ice cream!! I visited a shop that caught my attention in a review by a fellow reviewer. It's located a little past the Takayama Onsen that I always visit. The building has a vegetable market downstairs and there are terrace seats available outside. The shop was bustling with about 90% of customers being older men and women. I tried the "Setouchi Lemon Soft Serve" (400 yen including tax) in a cup. I also couldn't resist getting a delicious looking croquette for 120 yen including tax. It was too hot outside, so I ended up enjoying my treats in the car. The soft serve had a subtle lemon flavor, not sure if it was from the Setouchi region, but it was refreshing and not too sweet. I would like to try their lunch menu next time. Thank you, Nomura-en!

[Completely Smoke-Free] Ideal for summer retreat with hot springs. A restaurant that opened in April 2020 in the Takayama Kogen area of Kitahiroshima, using ingredients harvested from the farm. Summer seasonal (July and August) specials on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of each month, as well as every Monday, are Soba Days where you can enjoy hand-made soba using buckwheat flour harvested here. The location of the restaurant is as follows: from Tomigaoka Ria, head towards Kitahiroshima City, and from Ria, turn right before reaching the Kitahiroshima Rehabilitation Center. Proceed about 50 meters from the entrance to the Takayama Kogen Hot Springs. Visited for the first time at 1:30 pm on August 25, 2020. It took me an hour to cycle from Shin-Sapporo. Hokkaido has many hot springs, and among them, the highest altitude is the Takayama Kogen Hot Springs. I booked accommodation in Shinsunagawa for the next weekend, so today was a day of rest in preparation for that. After having lunch in Eniwa (tonkatsu set meal), I was heading towards the hot springs when I saw a sign for NOMU Kitchen on the way. I didn't know about this new restaurant that had opened. The restaurant uses a single-house building, with the first floor for vegetable sales and the second floor for dining. There are many benches around the building, making it a nice place to enjoy soft-serve ice cream. I didn't plan on eating anything, just buying vegetables to take home, but it happened to be Soba Day. Even though I was already full, I thought I could manage to eat a serving of soba. I ordered cold soba for 800 yen. I don't eat soba often (maybe once a year), so I'm not confident in my review. The noodles had a good chewy texture, and the buckwheat flour flavor was mild. The dipping sauce was light on dashi flavor and had a sharp seasoning taste. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was lively, with many young staff members working. I like this kind of vibe. After finishing the delicious meal, I couldn't resist trying the soft-serve ice cream that caught my eye earlier. I can handle spicy and hot foods, but cold foods don't sit well with my stomach. I tried the Hokkaido milk soft-serve ice cream for 350 yen. The milk was rich and delicious, but a bit too sweet for my liking as I prefer unsweetened hot milk. There were plenty of benches to choose from, so everyone could enjoy their favorite spot. Before leaving, I also purchased some vegetables: cherry tomatoes for 200 yen and cucumbers for 300 yen. The staff mentioned that the tomatoes might not be very sweet as they were harvested early, but they turned out to be incredibly sweet and delicious. I ate the cucumber by sprinkling salt and adding red perilla leaves for a quick pickling. The cucumbers harvested in the morning are a different experience from those sold in supermarkets, with a more intense flavor. Afterward, I spent about an hour and a half soaking in the open-air bath at the mall, relaxing and rejuvenating my tired feet. It was a good way to prepare for the upcoming weekend trip to Shin-Kanayama.

This is a place in Tomigoka, North Hiroshima City, but I can't explain the location at all, so as always, please check the map on Tabelog for detailed directions. A new restaurant opened in North Hiroshima City in April, and although I had been curious about it for a while, I finally visited the restaurant for the first time. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I parked in the spacious parking lot and entered the establishment. I checked the soft serve ice cream menu and ordered the "Setouchi Lemon Soft Serve" as there weren't many options. After paying, I waited for my order. The "Setouchi Lemon Soft Serve" arrived promptly and it was white in color. I took the usual photos and then headed back to my car. I tried the lemon-flavored soft serve, which was not too sweet and refreshing. Next time, I definitely want to try the hand-cut soba made from their own farm-grown buckwheat when I visit the restaurant again.

The ice cream was delicious.

I was drawn in by the sign and decided to enter the shop. The parking lot was large, and even though it was a weekday, there were many people visiting. They sell vegetables, so I bought tomatoes, eggplants, and lemon soft serve ice cream. They don't offer a mixed flavor. It cost 400 yen. It was creamier than I expected. The lemon scent and flavor are addictive. I recommend it. While eating outside, a chicken came by and begged for food.

On the last day of the long weekend, after playing with the children in the park, we decided to visit this place nearby that we hadn't been to yet. There were terrace seats in front of the store and a restaurant space on the second floor. You can buy side dishes and soft serve ice cream at the counter. I was interested in the croquettes, but they were sold out and would take about 10 minutes, so I gave up and bought the Setouchi lemon soft serve instead. It had a smooth texture with a hint of lemon flavor, refreshing and delicious. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.