Ibara, Okayama, Japan｜Ai + Tani CHAMPLOO

The okonomiyaki is made with less flour, so the cabbage is crunchy and the shrimp and squid are plump. It looks like Osaka-yaki, but it's more like Hiroshima-yaki, and it's crispy and delicious. I could feel the kindness and good taste of the store staff in the fact that the wooden seats were warmed by the heat of the drum stove, and the throws and cushions were always available. I left feeling happy and satisfied that it will be a place where I can spend a relaxing time in the coming season. I would like to come to cafe time too. The smiles of the people in the shop are also wonderful.

In spring, you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom from the shop, and it was very beautiful when we went to lunch 🌸 Every year during the cherry blossom season, the "Ai+Tani Exhibition" is held, and it was an irresistible space for pottery lovers. Fireflies are flying in the river in front of the shop, so we recommend going at night in late May! The okonomiyaki was of course delicious, and the yakisoba and omelet soba rice were also excellent! There is a roasting machine in the store, and you can also have home-roasted coffee and cake☕️♡

For lunch, I ate a pork ball + rice miso soup set (800 + 400). The okonomiyaki and miso soup were both delicious. But I wonder if the set price of 400 yen is high. . .