I really wanted to eat some delicious fish, especially "The Sakana." I arrived at 11:48 and found that the first floor of the restaurant was almost full, with only one seat left, but there was also a second floor available. I ordered the "Katsuo," a specialty from Shikoku as the name of the restaurant suggests! Luckily, I am not from Tosa, so even if it's not local bonito, I would be satisfied with some super fresh horse mackerel. In less than 5 minutes, a plate was served with something that looked like chicken nuggets on top. I overlooked it when ordering, but it turned out to be Chicken Nanban. The Japanese-style mayonnaise and soy sauce on it hit the spot for me. I thought to myself, "I could eat three times this amount." Finally, the bonito arrived. It was delicious. It didn't have any fishy smell to it, to the point where I wished it had a bit more of that fishy taste. The bonito with ponzu sauce was served with sliced onions and finely chopped green onions on top. Eating it together, there was no way it could taste bad. I look forward to the day when the "No Second Helpings" rule after this weekend's relay marathon with my colleagues is lifted, so I can dream of enjoying another high-quality source of protein like today! I would like to come back at night as well!

Visit date and time: 12:20 on a weekday Wait time: None Menu: Bonito sashimi set meal for 880 yen At night, it is an izakaya specializing in Shikoku cuisine. During lunchtime, they serve famous dishes from each prefecture in Shikoku. I ordered the bonito sashimi set meal from Kochi. It came with large slices of seared bonito sashimi and chicken nanban. The bonito sashimi was lightly seared and the fish was large and delicious. The chicken nanban was on the smaller side, but being able to enjoy both sashimi and fried food left me very satisfied. I look forward to trying dishes from other prefectures next time. Thank you for the meal.

I'm sorry for the delayed post! I visited this restaurant for the first time at a girls' night out! We decided to try this place on a whim, where we could enjoy local cuisine from Shikoku. We ordered the grilled yellowtail, which was recommended! We also tried the udon chips for the first time, which were crispy and delicious! Apparently, it's common in Kochi? The chicken nanban was different from the usual, with a sauce that seemed like aurora sauce, a ketchup-based sauce. Local cuisine is truly fascinating!

Visited the restaurant with company friends on a weekday after making a reservation. This place offers specialty dishes and B-class gourmet options from Shikoku. Looking forward to trying out the delicious Shikoku specialties. [Kochi] Straw-grilled bonito tataki (available in small and large sizes) [Ehime] Imabari grilled chicken skewers - a bit different from the menu photo, but still tasty with a sweet and savory sauce. [Kagawa] Bone-in chicken - reminds me of the famous restaurant "Ittetsu". The size and flavor lack a bit of punch. [Kagawa] Deep-fried firm udon - a perfect appetizer. [Kochi] Jan noodles - a Kochi-style thick noodle dish with sauce. Tasty but not as flavorful as expected. [Kochi] Kochi-style rolled omelet - I love Shikoku cuisine, and it's interesting to see a restaurant focusing on it. The food is delicious overall, but lacking a bit of punch. I'd like to try more dishes next time.

The last day of the year-end and New Year holidays. I have a hangover. I rode my bike to Minami Senba. It's a district with many food shops, but also many new companies, so people are wandering around looking for lunch. The place is crowded with people. To kill some time, I wandered around and stumbled upon Shikoku Sakaba. It's a two-story restaurant with menu items like grilled bonito tataki set meal, grilled chicken, Tokushima rice bowl, sea bream rice, Sanuki udon, grilled eel rice bowl, and fried chicken. The daily specials are hamburger and fried horse mackerel. I ordered the grilled pork and egg rice set meal. After a while, the grilled pork and egg rice set meal arrived. It came in a large shallow bowl with grilled pork and egg rice. There was a small bowl of Sanuki udon on the side, with tempura flakes, seaweed, and a little bit of green onions visible. There were two pieces of bonito tataki in a small dish at the back. Pickles were served in a small plate. They offered chili oil to add to the bowl if desired. I started by sprinkling shichimi pepper on the udon. Now, let's dig in. First, the udon. The broth was strong. The udon itself was just a regular pre-packaged noodle. It tasted like something you would eat at home, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Now, onto the grilled pork and egg rice. The bright red pickled ginger caught my eye. I've never been a fan of pickled ginger. I thought about removing it, but since it's a local specialty, I decided to go along with it. I'm not sure if it's a must-have in Ehime though. First, I broke the fried egg on top and mixed it all together. The grilled pork appeared from underneath the egg. The first thing I noticed was the difference between the menu photo and the actual dish. The amount of grilled pork in the photo was piled high, but in reality, it was not as much. The portion was also on the smaller side. What I want to say is that the volume is much less than the exaggerated menu photo...Kansai people don't count the number of sashimi slices in the menu photo, but isn't the menu photo exaggerating too much? In reality, when I ate it, I didn't feel like there wasn't enough grilled pork. In that case, I think there's no need to take exaggerated menu photos. Let's get back to the main topic. The grilled pork and egg rice had a good amount of sauce that tied everything together. As a fan of eggs, the fried egg did a great job. I took a bite of the grilled pork and egg rice. Then, I sipped the udon broth and ate the udon. It was a good combination. For a change of taste, I tried the bonito tataki, a specialty of Tosa. Nowadays, it's often eaten with salt, but here it was served with dipping sauce. I took a slice of onion with it. Bonito has a unique flavor that other fish don't have. It's refreshing and cleanses the palate. The udon and rice bowl filled me up. I had a taste of the local dishes from the three prefectures in Shikoku in one meal. The concept is very interesting. Thank you for the meal.

I wandered around the competitive lunch area near Honmachi Station and discovered Ehime local cuisine, so I decided to try it out. I sat at a table and ordered the Minamiyo Taimeshi set meal for 890 yen. It took about 5 minutes for the meal to be served. Although I'm not a fan of egg over rice, I had to try it since it's a traditional dish. I mixed it all together and poured it into the bowl. Hmm, it's delicious. It looks like a hearty dish, but surprisingly healthy. It's a lunch spot popular among office workers. Thank you for the meal.

I suddenly came across this restaurant and impulsively decided to visit. I wanted to try the Senzanki and Tataki, but ended up ordering the Minamiyo Sea Bream Rice Set. It was different from the usual sea bream rice... maybe because it's from Minamiyo? The system was to pour the sea bream and soup over regular rice. It was delicious in its own way... Next time, I want to try the bone-in chicken and Jang noodles in addition to what I mentioned above.

On this cold day, the lineup was as follows: [Kochi] Bonito tataki with ponzu sauce A [Unknown] Shirasu tamagoyaki A [Unknown] Chanko hot pot A [Kochi] Jan noodles B Hot pot is always delicious. Jan noodles seem to be a specialty, but they might need a little more punch.

On Friday night, a few of us made a reservation for a course meal with all-you-can-drink for 3500 yen. We had ordered a la carte items on a previous visit, so this was our first time trying the course. The menu is shown in the photos. Despite the good value at 3500 yen, the actual dishes looked quite different from the ones in the restaurant's photos.

For the third time, I went to a restaurant with a university junior using the GoTo reservation system for the first time. This time we had the following dishes: Pirate-style grilled fish from Tokushima, Salted bonito and golden eye snapper from Kochi, Salad with whitebait and traditional tofu from Kochi, Fried mehikari fish from Kochi, and Asari clam and Tosa-style seaweed salad from Kochi. Although most dishes were from Kochi, the Pirate-style grilled fish was a great deal at around 1,500 yen considering the portion size. It was delicious and worth the price.

I will start evaluating each dish in ABC three-stage rating since I will be visiting frequently. Previous review included: 【Tokushima】Fish cutlet B 【Kagawa】Bone-in chicken hina B 【Kochi】Fried tofu B 【Unknown】Shirasu (whitebait) teppanyaki egg A This time: 【Kochi】Sakutou C 【Kochi】Gyoza B 【Ehime】Senzanki B 【Ehime】Imabari yakitori skin B These are just my personal preferences.

I went to an izakaya that serves specialty dishes from all four prefectures in Shikoku. I ordered a rare beer, grilled shirasu omelette, fish cutlet from Tokushima, and bone-in chicken from Kagawa. The grilled shirasu omelette was delicious and something I had never tried before. The fish cutlet was not like McDonald's Filet-O-Fish as I imagined, but more like a ham cutlet. The bone-in chicken was a bit tough for hina, compared to what I've had at Ikkaku before. When my beer ran out, I saw a 1,900 yen bottle of Kuro Kirishima shochu on the menu and decided to order it! I declared that I would definitely come back again. To represent all four prefectures in Shikoku, I ordered agedashi tofu from Kochi, which was a bit on the salty side. The bill ended up being over 5,000 yen, but with the bottle of shochu included, I think I can drink more affordably in the future if I go easy on the snacks.

Honmachi ◇ Grilled Pork and Egg Rice Bowl ◇ [3-chome, Bingo-cho, Chuo-ku] From the intersection of Midosuji and Bingo-cho 3-chome, head east and take the second street to the north, on the right side you will find the "Shikoku SAKABA Honmachi Store" located there. It is a 5-minute walk from the company. They offer set meal menus such as Daily Special Set Meal (690 yen), Today's Noodle or Rice Set (750 yen), Young Chicken Karaage Set Meal (690 yen), Ehime Minamiyo Tai Meshi (890 yen), Kochi Janmen (790 yen), Imabari Specialty Grilled Pork and Egg Rice (890 yen). At 11:39 am, there were 3 groups of 5 people already there, and I ordered the Grilled Pork and Egg Rice. It was ready in 4 minutes. The dish had two sunny-side-up eggs on top, with about 5 slices of grilled pork underneath. There were also 2 pieces of karaage. It was a bit oily for me, but my companion finished their Noodle or Rice Set meal with energy. Thank you for the meal. ——————————————————————— Look, the last rainbow appeared Running barefoot in the sky Please don't change, no matter what future comes to visit... ♫ (Goodbye Summer Days/1991)

I was curious about the Jean noodles in Kochi, so I decided to try it. It seemed to have a slight curry spice in addition to the mabo flavor. It was quite spicy, but the taste was okay. There were hardly any toppings, just a little bit of tripe. If you're used to trendy dishes like oil noodles, tantanmen, or mixed noodles, you might find it lacking. Also, during lunchtime, smoking is allowed, so it might feel like a smoking area. There are quite a few people smoking, so it's not suitable for non-smokers.

After having lunch in the Honmachi and Kitahama area, I always take a stroll to pick up ideas for my next visit, which has become a bit of a routine for me. On this day, as I was walking around following my routine, I came across a restaurant with a sign displaying traditional Shikoku cuisine and the names of the four prefectures of Shikoku. It seemed like a chain restaurant, but it piqued my interest a little bit. The sign introduced a popular dish called "Jan Men," a B-grade gourmet dish from Kochi. I decided to try it next time and left the place. A week later, I returned to the restaurant to try the "Jan Men," but I was immediately drawn to another dish on the menu - the famous Imabari specialty, roasted pork and egg rice. I was surprised to find it here and decided to try it instead. The restaurant also offered a variety of Shikoku specialties such as bonito tataki, bone-in chicken, and senzanki (deep-fried chicken), making it a good option for a change of pace for drinking parties. The eagerly awaited roasted pork arrived in just 5 minutes. The visually appealing dish with two soft-boiled eggs was quite enticing. However, the roasted pork, which was supposed to be the star of the dish, turned out to be disappointing, as it was thinly sliced and lacked the expected richness. It made me realize that dishes are not always made exactly to one's taste. If you have complaints, maybe you should try making it yourself. Maybe I'll try making it at home next time.

It is located about a 3-4 minute walk northeast from Exit 1 of Honmachi Station. When you enter the shop, there are 7 four-person table seats on the 1st floor and additional seats on the 2nd floor. Let's toast with a glass of draft beer. The appetizer is dried fish tataki (small) from Kochi Prefecture. You can choose between sun-dried salt or sauce, and I chose sun-dried salt. The condiments include onion, green onion, garlic, wasabi, and myoga. The taste of the dried fish and the smoky flavor blend well, making you want some sake. So, I also had a glass of Suikei special junmai sake. Next, I tried the fish cutlet from Tokushima Prefecture. You can enjoy it with mayonnaise. It has a crispy texture, flavorful fish meat, and a slightly spicy taste. I paired it with a highball. Finally, from Ehime Prefecture, I had the grilled pork and egg rice bowl. It consists of rice topped with grilled pork, a half-cooked sunny-side-up egg, and a sweet and savory sauce. The combination of the pork, egg, sauce, and black pepper creates a delicious flavor that makes the rice disappear quickly. Next time, I would like to try the bone-in chicken from Kagawa Prefecture to sample dishes from all four prefectures in Shikoku. Thank you for the meal.

From the appearance, it seemed like a menu with all the specialties of Shikoku, so I decided to try the "Nanyo Tai Meshi Teishoku" (rice, miso soup, pickles are all-you-can-eat). It consisted of slices of sea bream sashimi with sesame, chopped green onions, chopped seaweed, wasabi, raw egg, and a special sauce, all mixed together with rice. The sea bream slices were thin and there were only a few of them, so it felt more like a dashi chazuke than sea bream rice. The special sauce and raw egg mixed perfectly and tasted great, but it was a shame that there wasn't more sea bream. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the croquettes were delicious, so I left feeling satisfied. The sea bream was fresh and had a good thickness, which I really enjoyed.

I entered a restaurant in the business district of Honmachi because it looked affordable and a good deal for lunch. The first floor was full, so I went up to the second floor and sat at a table for four. I ended up ordering the same dish as the customer next to me, the "Jangmen" noodles, which looked tempting. The dish arrived in about 7-8 minutes, in a slightly large bowl with a good amount of noodles and a hint of sansho pepper aroma. I mixed it well and took a bite. It was a bit lacking in spiciness for my taste, so I added some shichimi spice. The flavor was good, with a nice tingling sensation. However, I felt like the noodles portion was a bit small. If they offered extra noodles, that would be great. I finished the noodles easily and even had room for more, so I ordered extra rice. Overall, it was a decent meal but not completely satisfying. I think it would be better to order the set meal with extra rice for a more fulfilling experience. In any case, it's a good and convenient restaurant. I ended up ordering extra rice. The total for today's lunch, including the Jangmen noodles with extra rice, was 780 yen. Parking fee was 500 yen.

First visit. I decided on the lunch set B (Mapo Don and Champon noodles) starting from 680 yen from the menu board outside the store. The restaurant seemed quite spacious with a second floor as well. I was seated at a table for four people and didn't have to share with anyone. They offer free refills of rice and the option for extra large portions, so I got the Mapo Don with extra rice. There were people smoking inside, but they were far enough away that it didn't bother me. The lunch was served in less than 5 minutes. The Champon soup was light and made with chicken broth. The noodles were a bit thin for Champon and slightly overcooked. The Mapo Don had a good amount of Sichuan pepper, but the depth of flavor was not as rich as in a proper Chinese restaurant. The extra rice was quite generous, so I finished it off with the pickled vegetables and kelp that came with the meal. Overall, as a lunch option from an izakaya, it was decent for 680 yen and good value for money. Many people were ordering the standard Jangmen noodles, so I might try that next time. Thank you for the meal!

The restaurant mainly features dishes from Ehime Prefecture in the Shikoku region, with hardly any representation from Kagawa or Tokushima Prefecture. The lunch menu includes dishes such as "Janmen" from Kochi, "Senzanki" (fried chicken) set meal, "Nanyo Tai-meshi" set meal, "Imabari specialty grilled pork and egg bowl" from Ehime. I ordered the fried chicken, which was delicious with a well-seasoned flavor. The restaurant's efficient service and quick delivery of food suggest that they were well-prepared. The pricing for the fried chicken was based on the number of pieces, with options for additional servings. Overall, the restaurant seems to have a successful business model, and I hope it continues to thrive.