Tokoname, Aichi, Japan｜バー＆ビストロ 共栄窯(Restaurant & Bar Kyouei-gama)

Yuta was a lovely host and made a killer yuzu sour but order the mint grasshopper and watch his face glow

First visit during lunch time. I arrived at the restaurant thinking of making a reservation, but other people's reviews said it was very popular and crowded, so I decided to go right after it opened. The parking lot next to the store is gravel and narrow, so it might be a little difficult for larger cars. There seems to be a second and third parking lot located far away. There was a notice board next to the store. When I entered the store, there was a group of customers at the entrance, and they carefully guided me to my seat within about 10 minutes. The store is a renovated kiln, so it has a very nice atmosphere, which I like. I was given detailed course information, and since I had come all the way, I chose the 3,100 yen course that included the top dessert. The appetizers, quiche and soup, and the main course, Chita beef hamburger, were all delicious, and the cake (gateau chocolat) you could choose from the showcase was rich and delicious, satisfying both your stomach and heart. If I had to point out any points I would like to point out, I would say that the preparation of the food was a little less polite than the food delivery, but the overall level of satisfaction was such that I didn't have to worry about that, and I would definitely go back again. It was a store!

I came across a red heart ❤️ on Valentine's night. While enjoying a strawberry soda and an assortment of appetizers under the flickering light of candles at the bar counter, I felt as if I had secretly entered a different time and space from my usual one. The bar space is a kiln that once fired Tokoname clay pipes. Brick-like blocks are stacked on top of each other to create a kamaboko-shaped space. The walls are coated naturally with the glaze contained in the pottery clay, giving it a beautiful glassy shine. I wonder if it's the expression that appears after being exposed to high temperatures many times, melting and solidifying, and I can't help but feel like I'm going back in time to the inside of a kiln. Explore history while enjoying your meal. On the piano beside me were books and guidebooks about Tokoname. If you come here at night, you'll have a relaxing time and have some peace of mind. You can eat until 11pm, and after that you can have bar drinks, and the restaurant is open until 24pm. It's a restaurant you'll miss on days when you don't want to go home right away. At night, you have to pay a charge for one drink, and children are not allowed. It seems to change to bar mode. During the day, there is a restaurant mode, and the lunch menu is great for small children. Please check with the store for details. There are various kinds of alcoholic beverages that I would like to try at night. The cocktails are quite appealing, and many are also made non-alcoholic. When you're in the car, try ordering a non-alcoholic cocktail. The night is also interesting, the door of the night seems to open.