Sakurai, Nara, Japan｜Nishimura

I had lunch. I was impressed by the wonderful space and the kind and attentive chef who prepared each dish. I want to visit again.

I was staying at a hotel in front of Sakurai Station with the intention of visiting Omiwa Shrine and walking the mountain path, but in the evening I visited a famous restaurant in Sakurai City to get a taste of Nara. On the first floor of an apartment building across the street from City Hall. The interior of the store was renovated last year, so it has the latest appearance. Many of the dishes were made with local vegetables, and there were many one-of-a-kind dishes that could only be tasted here. The master was also humble and his personality was reflected in his cooking. For sake, I received ``Mimuro Sugi'' from Imanishi Sake Brewery. It was a satisfying feast.

For about two years now, my wife and I have been going to lunch here every month. A friendly general and his apprentice? It is sold by two people. I look forward to every time I eat the dishes, which are made with seasonal ingredients and seasoned with time and effort. The utensils also have a rustic feel, so you can enjoy them with your food. As for the ingredients, there is no meat, but it is a satisfying lunch course that focuses on vegetables and fish. From time to time, I am able to go out to harvest vegetables with my apprentices, so we are able to provide safe and secure food. Even though we are novices when it comes to cooking, we politely asked questions and the chef taught us, and our family's repertoire has gradually increased. It's a comfortable Japanese restaurant.