The shop of Ootatsu Farm, which grows shiitake mushrooms on a bed of fungi. Every time I eat them, I wonder if shiitake mushrooms were always this delicious. They are firm and don't have that unique smell. The "Umikaze Shiitake" is included in every menu without fail. There is a place next door where you can go shiitake hunting, and in the past, we could share one basket among everyone, but recently it has become one basket per person, which is truly disappointing.

The restaurant offers freshly picked shiitake mushrooms that are grilled right on the spot. The mushrooms were delicious and had a perfect match with the spicy salt from a nearby island. I also tried a pasta dish with shiitake mushrooms and seafood, which was also delicious. It was a valuable experience for me as it was my first time mushroom hunting.

Sea Breeze Shitake and Seafood Cream Pasta for 1,900 yen, Shitake Stuffed with Meat Fry for 1,400 yen. When visiting Hachijo Island for sightseeing, the first meal at Otoko Meshi Shokudo is a must-try. They serve "Umikaze Shitake" that has been nurtured by the sea breeze of Hachijo Island. The Shitake stuffed with meat is thick and juicy, with no bitter taste and a rich umami flavor. Even those who are not fans of Shitake mushrooms may be able to overcome their dislike with this dish. The surprising highlight was the Shitake and Seafood Cream Pasta. The deliciousness of the Shitake mushrooms combined with the seafood flavors in the cream sauce was the best cream pasta I have ever tasted. In fact, my companion ordered this pasta, and I had ordered the Bolognese, but I ended up swapping halfway through because of how tasty it was. The Bolognese was also delicious, but the Cream Pasta was just too impressive. Although it may be challenging to visit Hachijo Island, I definitely want to go back just to eat at this restaurant again. I wish I could enjoy this taste closer to home while waiting for tourism to resume.

I didn't know that shiitake mushrooms were famous! I'm actually not a fan of dried shiitake mushrooms. But recently, I've started to enjoy eating them! I like raw or grilled shiitake mushrooms! I might try mixed mushrooms next time!

We had lunch at Ootatsu Farm Umikaze Shiitake Farm and Restaurant on our way down the hill towards the foot bath "Kirameki" from the agricultural direct sales store "Eco-Agri Mart". They offer various dishes, desserts, and lunch menus using their proud shiitake mushrooms. The Umikaze Shiitake mushrooms are grown using domestic mushroom beds and have a special taste with a thick and juicy texture, thanks to the climate and soil of Hachijo Island. We chose the popular lunch menu from the "Otokomeshi Shokudo" which was the Umikaze Shiitake meat-stuffed fry set for 1600 yen and the Japanese-style hamburger steak with grated ponzu sauce set for 1650 yen. The set meals come with rice and soup. We also added grilled Umikaze Shiitake mushrooms (6 pieces) for an additional 1000 yen. The grilled Umikaze Shiitake mushrooms were thick and juicy, seasoned with Hingya salt from Aogashima, giving it a unique flavor. They also use a special processing method to roast the Umikaze Shiitake mushrooms and generously sprinkle them with bonito flakes.

Recommended by a friend on the island, this car rental shop is run by someone who loves stag beetles, grows shiitake mushrooms, and operates a dining area. It's close to Ashitaba-so, so I decided to check it out as recommended. The shiitake mushrooms look delicious. The dining area is stylish. If you have time, it seems like it would be fun to have a BBQ. For lunch, they offer curry, pasta, and rice bowl options. For 1000 yen, you get a salad and soup with your meal. I went with the A lunch set, which was the Chicken Curry. It had small shiitake mushrooms mixed in and a delicious stuffed shiitake mushroom fry on top, which was excellent. The soup had a rich shiitake flavor. In terms of Tokyo standards, it was a good value for the price. I also bought some shiitake mushrooms as souvenirs on my way home.

This is a sightseeing trip from Tokyo. I visited a restaurant known for its delicious shiitake mushrooms for lunch. The restaurant is clean and beautiful. Before visiting, I had decided on the shiitake-stuffed pork set meal and the shiitake peperoncino to share with another person. The walls were decorated with autographs of Tokio's Matsumoto-san, and Aikawa Shou-san, as well as many others. The food was undeniably delicious. The shiitake-stuffed pork had thick shiitake mushrooms with minced meat on top, and the fry was delicious. The side salad was crispy and tasty. The rice was delicious, and the soup was also tasty. The peperoncino had a lot of small shiitake mushrooms that went well with the noodles. Thank you for the meal. They were also selling shiitake mushrooms at the register, but they were high-quality. They were impressive shiitake mushrooms.

"Stuffed meat fry with Umikaze shiitake mushrooms: A relaxing lunch on Hachijo Island, where time flows leisurely."

It was average. The prices were...

Hachijo Island is closed due to the impact of the typhoon, causing shortages. Tonight, I enjoyed a valuable chicken meatball spicy miso stir-fry bento from Ootatsu Farm. The spicy flavor goes well with the rice. I would love to visit their store next time.

You can also eat at the store, but I had a delicious bento box for takeout and ate it in a place with a beautiful view.

★Shiitake mushroom-focused set meal restaurant★