Kitashiobara, Fukushima, Japan｜Bandia

Very nice shop with hand-made herb stuff such as tea, essential oil, soap...and totemo kawaii staffs, Ai-san and Mayumi-obasan 😊 Thank you for a nice welcoming and talk. Hope to see you guys again :)

I went there for lunch to see what they were about and was surprised by a pleasant experience. The menu was all in Japanese but this was quickly bypassed with the help of the young lady working. She was very kind and respectful the entire time I was present. With her assistance I chose the pasta with Penne noodles and red herbal tea both of which arrived shortly after I ordered. The meal was pleasant and very satisfying to eat. This all the more so with how hard it is to find places or people who cook with herbs properly. I was very impressed with the atmosphere of the store. The pleasant herbal scent, the aged wood flooring, the afternoon sunlight; all being brought together with the fall season just outside calmed and comforted my soul as I ate. I hope to visit again when I’m back in there area. I will not forget my experience here.

The best herbal restaurant hidden in Japan. Great hospitality with top quality herbal tea. Organic plates and sweets are also marvelous.