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Local Sake: Reihoku Mura

Serves "Tosa red cow" grown in the Reinokita region of northern Kochi Prefecture.

This izakaya offers dishes made with ingredients from the Reihoku region of Kochi Prefecture, where the owner is from, such as Tosa akashi (red cow), delicious chicken, amego (a river fish raised in a clear stream), and vegetables from Reihoku (northern Kochi).

The menu is especially rich in Tosa red udder, and offers a variety of ways to enjoy it, such as "Sinew stew," "Seared Yukke" and "Thigh Tataki," which make the most of the delicious red meat that is a characteristic of Tosa red udder. The "Aburi Nigiri" is lightly seared to bring out the best flavor, and its moist and mild texture is addictive.

Sake that goes well with the cuisine is also carefully selected from the Reinan region.

Sake is also carefully selected from sake breweries in the Reinan area to pair well with the dishes. We offer a variety of unique sake, including "Kaygetsu" from Tosa Shuzo, a long-established sake brewery founded in 1877, "Tosa Awamori," the first authentic awamori in the prefecture made from rice grown in Kochi Prefecture, and authentic rice shochu made from "Tosa Tenku no Sato," a brand of rice that Kochi is proud to produce.

In addition to sunken kotatsu seating, the restaurant has private rooms where you can spend time in comfort, and counter seating where you can easily use the restaurant by yourself. Enjoy the delicacies of the Reinan region to your heart's content with our food and sake.

Local Food and Sake Reihoku Village

• Tawaraya Bldg. 1F, 1-2-12 Obiyacho, Kochi-shi, Kochi MAP
• 10 min. walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 4 min. by car from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 2 min. walk from Tosaden Kotsu Hasuike-cho Dori
• From JR Kochi Station, take a local bus. 3 min. walk from Kita Harimayabashi bus stop.
• 17:30-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
• Tuesdays
• 088-802-5388
• None

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Sake and snacks Kamontei

A popular restaurant that has wowed food connoisseurs in and outside of the prefecture.

Using carefully selected Kochi Prefecture ingredients, the restaurant offers local cuisine that goes well with sake. The owner, who honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, has a reputation for the deliciousness of his dishes, which make the most of the original flavors of the ingredients.

The "Tosa red cow straw yaki," in which the surface is boldly roasted over a straw flame, is one of the most popular items on the menu. It is cooked to just the right degree of rare, and the smoke and aroma from the burning enhances the flavor of the "Tosa red cow". The more you chew, the more the flavor fills your mouth, making it addictive. It is first served simply with salt, then with ponzu (Japanese sauce made of citrus fruits), wasabi (Japanese horseradish), or citrus juice.

A collection of Kochi's delicacies that will make you want to try them all!

The menu also features a variety of other dishes using Kochi specialties and Kochi's local ingredients, such as "katsuo tataki" (bonito tataki), "Tosa maki" (sushi roll with bonito tataki), "grilled Niyodo natural eel (grilled with white sauce or sauce)," and egg rolls and egg rice using eggs from Tosa Jiro, a local chicken produced in Kochi Prefecture with a rich flavor at the beginning of its life. There is also "Pate de Campagne" from Matsubara Meat, a popular additive-free charcuterie specialty restaurant in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, which makes a perfect accompaniment to drinks.

The cozy restaurant with only about 12 seats is often fully booked even on weekdays. It is recommended to make a reservation ahead of time.

Kamontei

• 2-3-13 Harimaya-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi MAP
• 10 min. walk from JR Kochi Station
  3 min. drive from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 2 min. walk from Tosaden Kotsu Hasuike-cho Dori Stn.
• Approx. 1 min. walk from Kita-Harimayabashi bus stop after taking the local bus from JR Kochi Station.
• 18:00 - 1:00 the next day *Closes when all ingredients are gone.
• Tuesdays
• 088-885-0855
• None

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Beni Pork Porukoroso

Superb tonkatsu made from Shimanto pork, cooked with exquisite heat

This restaurant specializes in tonkatsu made with Shimanto pork. There are three types of Shimanto pork: barley pork, rice pork, and potato pork, of which the rice pork has soft meat and fat with a sweet flavor.
Three types of tonkatsu are available: ribeye, loin, and fillet. The pork cutlets are deep-fried in 100% lard oil, which gives them an exceptional flavor and aroma. The pork cutlets are cooked slowly and carefully at a low temperature for about 15 minutes, making them moist and juicy on the inside. The pork is well seasoned, so the first bite is a taste of the original deliciousness of the meat without any seasoning.

Bread crumbs that enhance the original taste of pork are the best weapon.

The owner, who has eaten at more than 100 tonkatsu restaurants throughout Japan, selected Shimanto Pork Rice Pork from among many. Raised on Niida rice, a local brand of rice, the pork has an aroma and sweetness to its fat and softness to its meat. A further speciality is the bread crumbs, which the owner describes as the greatest ingredient in tonkatsu. The bread crumbs are specially made for tonkatsu with reduced fat to maximize the deliciousness of the pork, resulting in a crispy, savory, and light texture after frying. The moment you put it in your mouth, the delicious flavor will rush into your mouth, and you will be captivated by the taste of Shimanto Pork Rice Pork.

Beni Ton Porukoroso

• 20-34 Takasone, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• 20 min. walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 6 min. by car from JR Kochi Station
• Approx. 6 min. walk from Minami-kawazoe bus stop after taking a local bus from "Kochi Ekimae".
• 11:00 - 14:00 (L.O. 13:30) *Close when sold out
• Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and irregular holidays
• 080-9839-2099
• Free of charge
• Seat reservations are accepted by phone or on Instagram. No phone calls during business hours.

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Market Restaurant Nishimura Shoten

A full stomach is a must. A variety of locally produced and locally consumed set menus

A Restaurant where you can casually enjoy local Kochi delicacies in a hearty, high-cost-per-portion set meal. The set meal menu consists of about 50 different items. The excitement of choosing which one to try is one of the attractions of this restaurant.

The main menu item is a set meal using plenty of fresh fish caught in the surrounding seas, but the menu using local brand meat is also popular. The Shimanto Pork Salt and Pepper Grilled Set Meal is a dish using Shimanto pork, sliced into thick slices and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. It is recommended to start with a bite as it is, and then enjoy it with a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing taste.

Enjoy the delicious taste of Shimanto Pork with a wide variety of dishes.

The restaurant also offers a wide variety of Shimanto Pork dishes, such as "Shimanto Pork Tonteki Set Meal," "Shimanto Pork Harami Steak Set Meal," and "Shimanto Pork Ginger Grilled Set Meal. The menu is full of dishes that will make your meal go down a storm, so it is best to visit with an empty stomach.

The spacious restaurant, which seats about 100, is always crowded with people, not only with families, but also on their own. The restaurant is popular not only with families, but also with customers who come alone, and it is sure to satisfy the stomachs of the citizens of Kochi.

Market Restaurant Nishimura Shoten

• 2-7-20 Kuzushima, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• 10 min. drive from JR Kochi Stn.
  2 min. walk from Tosaden Kotsu Kenritsu Bijutsukan Dori Stn.
• Approx. 1 min. walk from Nishitakasu-dori bus stop after taking a local bus from JR Kochi Stn.
• 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 17:30-20:30 (L.O. 20:00)
  Saturdays ~ 21:00 (L.O.20:30)
• Dinner on Tuesday
• 088-855-8794
• Free of charge

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Fujinoya

Enjoy all the deliciousness of "Tosa red ox" in a hot pot dish!

Japanese-style izakaya where you can enjoy Kochi's local cuisine with local sake. The restaurant offers local fish dishes such as grilled bonito and dishes using "Tosa akashi" (red cow).

We recommend the "Tosa red cow sukiyaki. The brisket, a rare meat from the shoulder, is characterized by its light and tasty flavor, and it goes well with the sweetened sauce. The richness and umami of the Tosa akashi soaks into the other ingredients, such as tofu and vegetables, and each bite is a delightful experience. The refreshing Tosa akashi shabu-shabu is also very popular.

Match Kochi's local cuisine with a glass of locally brewed sake.

Speaking of Fujinoya, you cannot miss the "katsuo-no-tataki" made from fresh bonito. The slightly warm, melt-in-your-mouth bonito attracts many food connoisseurs, not to mention the performance of the dynamic searing using straw right in front of the counter.
The restaurant also offers other royal local delicacies such as "Deep-fried Utsubo", "Shimanto River green laver tempura", and "Deep-fried Shimanto River shrimp". Local sake from all over the prefecture is a perfect match for such local delicacies. Many brands of sake are rarely available in restaurants, and the marriage of food and sake is one of the pleasures of the restaurant.

Fujinoya

• 4-5 Hatsukaishiro-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi MAP
• 10 min. walk from JR Kochi Station
  3 min. drive from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 4 min. walk from Tosaden Kotsu Hasuike-cho Dori Stn.
• 5 min. walk from Hasuike-cho Dori bus stop after taking the local bus from JR Kochi Station.
• 17:30-23:30 (L.O. 23:00)
• Mon.
• 088-879-3737
• None

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Seasonal Cuisine Aizen

Enjoy the deliciousness of Tosa Wagyu beef with seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

Japanese cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients, of which Kochi is proud, is served in a course menu. You can feel the change of the seasons through the food.

Three price ranges are available: 9,000 yen, 13,000 yen, and 20,000 yen. Starting with an appetizer that reflects the season, the course features about 10 dishes, including soup, sashimi, a meat dish using Tosa wagyu beef or Tosa akau beef, and handmade soba noodles to close the meal. Each dish is a feast for the eyes and palate, with delicate cooking techniques that bring out the flavor of the ingredients, beautifully arranged dishes, and fine tableware that complements the cuisine.

A Japanese restaurant for adults where quality time and space flow

The restaurant offers a high quality space with earthen walls and Japanese fixtures, and you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere with down lights. In addition to the eye-catching counter seats made of a single piece of cedar wood, the restaurant also offers relaxing box sofa seats and private rooms with tables that are ideal for dinners and other gatherings, making it suitable for a wide variety of situations. We recommend that you also drink sake with your course meal. Of course we serve sake, but we also have a wide selection of wines. Choose the right sake to match your meal, and the deliciousness of your meal will be multiplied many times over.

Seasonal Cuisine Aizen

• 1-4-11 Harimaya-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi MAP
• 11 min. walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 3 min. by car from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 2 min. walk from Tosaden Kotsu Hasuike-cho Dori
• Approx. 1 min. walk from Kita-Harimayabashi bus stop after taking the local bus from JR Kochi Station.
• 17:00-21:30L.O.
• Wednesday
• 088-861-4282
• None
• Course meals only. Reservations required by phone at least one day in advance. Not available for elementary school students and younger.