After a long time, I played golf in Kansai. I was starving by the third hole. I had planned to eat something else for lunch, but ended up getting beef curry. I usually don't eat curry at golf courses, but I decided to try the beef curry with no additional charge. The beef was tender and not too spicy, just the way I like it. As for my score...

I had a round of golf with lunch included, and I was able to order a little extra for a small additional cost. The chicken in the Chicken Nanban dish seemed to have a strong fried taste - perhaps the coating was too thick? It was a bit too crispy for my liking. I prefer a thinner, moister coating. Also, the sauce seemed to have a stronger flavor than the tartar sauce, which was a bit different from what I expected.

[Visit] Located a 15-minute drive from the difficult-to-find Minoo-Todoromi Interchange. [Queue] Reservation only. [Order] Handmade soba noodles with grated yam topping for 1,100 yen. Cold soba noodles topped with grated yam, raw egg yolk, chopped green onions, and wasabi. No table condiments provided. [Interior] 100 seats available, all table seating. Google Local Guide: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1mWL6ULmcHWD8Gza9 Instagram: https://instagram.com/i.shige_tabearuki?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==

Today was another day of golf in heavy rain. There was thunder, and we had to take a break in the middle, but we managed to finish the game. For lunch, I had a healthy salmon set meal. The salmon fillet was large and satisfying. It felt more like a breakfast, but it was healthy so it's okay. I had a highball and gave it my all in the second half.

It was hot so I was debating whether to have soba, but since I've been eating soba a lot recently, I decided to have beef yakiniku bowl instead. However, the yakiniku bowl was too heavy and I ended up leaving some. I'm sorry! It's not that it wasn't delicious, so I apologize! The first half was pretty good. The second half might be a bit of a stretch after eating the meat.

I visited Kansai Country, a golf course close to my home. As I am currently focused on eating healthy, I decided to have the saba miso (mackerel simmered in miso) set meal for lunch today. Both the saba miso and miso soup were delicious. I noticed that the rice was particularly tasty, maybe because of the good water quality. Thank you for the meal!

I recently realized that eating greasy food for lunch during a golf game can make the second half more challenging... (☝︎ ՞ਊ ՞)☝︎ The Negitoro Donburi has plenty of green onions and a generous serving of Negitoro placed in the center like ice cream. You can taste the seafood through the Negitoro, but overall, it doesn't have a strong seafood flavor. Is this how Negitoro Donburi is supposed to taste? However, it doesn't make you feel tired after eating! It had no impact on my golf score... Thank you for the meal~

That's not possible, right? The price difference is displayed including lunch. However, having duck soba at a golf course is rare. I had zero expectations for golf course lunch, but surprisingly, it was quite good. The soba noodles lacked a bit of firmness, but the aroma of buckwheat flour was present, and the soba was delicious. The portion was generous. The duck broth was tasty, and there was a sufficient amount of duck meat. It was an unexpectedly delicious lunch, so I should be able to step up my game in the second half, right?

I ordered the Pork Cutlet Bowl for lunch at the golf course. While waiting for it to arrive, I enjoyed some grilled chicken and mentaiko rolled in broth. The Pork Cutlet Bowl had a nice texture of the egg and the rice went down smoothly. The grilled chicken had a good bounce to it and paired well with alcohol. The mentaiko rolled in broth was filled generously with mentaiko, which was great. I was so full that it was difficult to move in the second half.

I came to Kyoto for golf. This course was new to me, and I struggled with the difficult greens. When I went to the restaurant for lunch, I looked around to see what the regulars were eating, and it was either plate udon or pork cutlet curry. However, I felt like having tantanmen, so I ordered that. That's what you see in this picture. My friend ordered plate udon, but I should have ordered that too.

It was raining so I couldn't play golf as usual. Instead of my usual tonkatsu order, I decided to try tempura soba because it was a bit cold. The tempura included shrimp, shishito pepper, myoga, and eggplant. I started by dipping the tempura in salt, which was delicious. The tempura coating was not too thick and tasted great. The soba noodles were average. I ended up adding the tempura to the soba halfway through the meal, which made it even better since it was warm. Overall, it was a satisfying meal that helped me warm up on a chilly day.

The club has a calm atmosphere. I enjoyed the delicious lunch. The course is well-maintained with good turf. It was a nice season, so even though it was a weekday, it was crowded.

The set of gentle-tasting cold noodles and inari sushi was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Kansai Country Club, which is about a 10-minute drive from Kameoka IC. The menu options were limited, so I ordered the daily country lunch, which included minced cutlet, shrimp fry, salad, soup, and rice. The minced cutlet was thick and satisfying, but the soup wasn't very tasty. However, at 1350 yen, it's decent value for a golf course. Also, despite being in the mountains, the water didn't taste very good. It had a strange smell, so it would be nice if they added lemon or something.

After a long time, I played golf in the Kansai region. After finishing work in Osaka city, I stayed overnight and got a ride to Kansai Country Club. It's located in Kameoka, Kyoto, but as we drove north on Shinmidosuji and passed through the tunnel through the Minoh mountains, we found ourselves in the rural mountains of Kansai. The unique architecture in this area really sets it apart from the image of Kansai that I know. It feels like we've come a long way. The winding country roads and mountain passes eventually led us into Kyoto prefecture, where we arrived at the golf course. It was actually closer than I thought, less than an hour from Osaka city. Despite the strong wind, it was a clear day and relatively warm, making for a smooth round of golf. We went to have lunch in the clubhouse, with its impressive wooden beams. The lunch menu included the usual curry and tonkatsu, as well as stone pot bibimbap, stone pot tantanmen, and even a surprising tagine pot lunch set. I hesitated for a moment when ordering, but ultimately chose the stone pot bibimbap, a favorite of mine for golf course lunches. As I enjoyed a draft beer (Premium Malt) and reflected on the morning's play, a large stone pot arrived at our table. I mixed the rice well with the toppings like namul, minced meat, and raw egg, but unfortunately, the stone pot wasn't hot enough to create a crispy crust on the rice. It ended up a bit watery and lacking in flavor. It was passable, considering it was a golf course meal. The set also came with kimchi and Korean seaweed, which actually paired well with the beer. I don't play golf that often, but it reminded me of the delicious stone pot bibimbap I used to have at Shosenkyo CC. Golfing in Kyoto with tagine pot and stone pot bibimbap - a unique winter golf experience.