In Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, inside Hashimoto-tei along the Minoh Park Waterfall Path, there is a shop called "Franc et élégant YUZUYA." Hashimoto-tei was originally built as a ryokan at the foot of the first bridge on the waterfall path in 1930, and has been loved as a symbol of Minoh Park and a tourist destination for over 100 years. After a temporary closure due to a lack of successors, the building was renovated in 2004 to reopen as a complex facility with a café, gallery, and event space on the first floor, and a venue for exchange and events on the second floor. Due to a landslide in 2016, the building was completely removed in January 2019, but in response to the citizens' request to preserve the valuable Meiji-era building, the exterior of the original Hashimoto-tei was restored, creating a new tourist attraction and symbol for the area. Tenants were recruited based on using local specialty products, and in 2020, a French restaurant in Minoh City called "franc et élégant" opened a shop called "Franc et élégant YUZUYA." This shop mainly features the local specialty product of Minoh, which is yuzu. Yuzu in Minoh's Todoromi district is mostly grown through seedling cultivation, which takes 15-16 years to harvest compared to grafted yuzu that can be harvested in 4-5 years. The yuzu from Minoh is known for its large size and rich flavor. One of the highlights of the shop is the "Little Treasure," a confection made by combining fair-trade white chocolate and yolk paste, wrapped in yuzu-scented mochi. After enjoying the autumn leaves at Minoh Waterfall, I decided to stop by the shop to try it. I visited the shop on a Saturday around 11:20 am. I ordered the "Little Treasure Set" for 900 yen, which includes a drink. I chose to add 100 yen for the "White Chocolate Yuzu Latte (Hot)." The mochi was soft with a slight chewiness, and the refreshing and fragrant yuzu aroma paired perfectly with the creamy and flavorful white chocolate and yolk paste, creating an elegant and light sweet treat. It was absolutely delicious! The White Chocolate Yuzu Latte was also delightful, but personally, I found the combination of coffee and citrus flavor a bit challenging, so I might have preferred the coffee on its own. The Little Treasure became a favorite sweet treat that I will definitely buy as a souvenir again. Next time I visit Minoh Park, I would like to try the "YUZUYA Style Sushi" takeout shop called "YUZUYA Bettei," which opened in 2021, featuring traditional Japanese sushi and fermented foods like pickles, all with the essence of yuzu. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Even though Obon has passed, the hot days continue. I tried to take a walk to Minoh Falls, but the sun started beating down harder, so I turned back... On the way back, I took a break at this shop. The 2nd floor requires a reservation, but the 1st floor can be used as a cafe. - Pound cake set (herb tea) @ 800 yen - Little Treasure set (iced cafe au lait) @ 900 yen Unfortunately, the air conditioning doesn't work well, which is tough in this heat... Also, the cafe food is not exactly delicious. The drinks are quite weak, and the pound cake... dry. I won't say much more, but it's quite... However, the view is lovely, so if you're focused on the atmosphere, it might be okay, hmm, I prefer food quality, so I think I'm done. Thank you for the meal.

The curry was not too spicy and had a flavor I liked. The balance of chicken and vegetables was good and delicious. The salad had mitsuba as an accent, which was also tasty. There is an open terrace to enjoy the river flow, but in the summer it is quite hot outside. The restaurant has air conditioning and fans, but it was still hot. It is recommended to visit in cooler seasons when the atmosphere is nice.

■ Franc et elegant(フランエレガン ユズヤ)箕面駅から登って歩いていくとあるお店.10分～15分くらいは歩いたかな？って思ったけど地図で見ると徒歩5分なんだって笑坂道だから？？...お洒落な雰囲気のお店が見えてきます.2Fは予約席のよう1Fはテラス席で気持ちがいい..お料理はYUZUを使ったものばかりYUZU好きな人必見 ˎˊ˗...●オリエンタルカレーと五穀米カリカリチキン▶一口目は甘めだけど何口か食べているとピリッと辛めカリカリチキンは見た目よりもさっぱりだけどジューシーで意外にペロリといけちゃいました.●たっぷりドリア　自家製ゆずドレッシングサラダ▶ゆずドレッシングが甘めでおかわりしたいぐらい～～...箕面に来た際には一息ゆっくりどうぞ◌...☑︎営業時間：11:00～17:00☑︎定休日：月☑︎大阪府箕面市箕面2-5-37Franc et elegant ゆず屋橋本亭 1F阪急箕面線・箕面駅～徒歩5分☑︎駐車場：なし▤　▥　▦　▧　▨　▩　▤　▥　▦　▧　▨　▩.˗ˏˋ 他の投稿はこちら→ @yu_5.23_ki ˎˊ˗.◯ ‪他のグルメ投稿はこちら → #グルメ_yk‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.▤　▥　▦　▧　▨　▩　▤　▥　▦　▧　▨　▩#Francetelegant#フランエレガンユズヤ#ゆずや #yuzu#箕面ランチ #箕面カフェ#箕面カフェ巡り #箕面カフェランチ#フランエレガンユズヤ_yk#箕面_yk #カフェ_yk

On this day, there was a special event where we could enjoy a meal while watching fireflies. I heard it was just light snacks, but we were served delicious pizza and more. I chose a yuzu-based drink, which was tasty with a strong yuzu flavor. Next time, I will go eat French cuisine.

On the way to Minoh Waterfall, there are several shops, and we decided to stop at "Yuzuya Hashimoto-tei" where you can have a meal even at 3 pm. Unfortunately, the pizza shop we were looking for had already finished serving lunch. The late morning buffet was inconvenient as it overlapped with lunch hours. We were seated by the river on the 2nd floor, and the weather was just right - not too hot or too cold. We ordered the "Plenty of Doria with Homemade Yuzu Dressing Salad" for 1,500 yen and the "Pound Cake Set (with coffee or tea)" for 800 yen. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The Doria was made with multigrain rice, Japanese-style ingredients, and cheese baked on top. It was not bad, but it lacked the bechamel sauce that you would expect in a Doria, and it wasn't particularly generous in portion. However, the yuzu dressing on the salad was delicious. We also tried a slice of pound cake with yuzu, but it was not as moist as expected. The tea in the set was surprisingly generous. Overall, the restaurant had a stylish atmosphere, but it may not be the best choice for a substantial meal. Many people were just enjoying yuzu squash or beer. There are several Yuzuya restaurants nearby.

In the heart of winter in Minoh. When I went in search of something warm to soothe me, I was surprised to find that the indoor seating was almost all terrace seating... However, there were also foreign tourists present, which I appreciated as a measure against COVID-19. I was grateful to be able to borrow seat cushions and lap blankets. I ordered the Little Leisure Set with a daifuku dessert. It had a yellow bean paste with yuzu flavor and white chocolate. There were several types of tea available, such as black tea, green tea, and herbal tea. I chose jasmine tea, which paired well with the daifuku. Enjoying tea time while listening to the sound of the river flowing was a truly happy moment.

We went for a walk at Minoh Waterfall and took a break afterwards. The first floor had terrace seating, perfect for a light tea, while the second floor was recommended for those wanting to have sweets. We were directed to the second floor where the window seats with a great view were full, but the interior of the restaurant was very clean. We shared a pound cake set and a half-size katsu sandwich, both of which were delicious. The katsu sandwich was especially good - the katsu was juicy and the shiso leaf added a refreshing touch, making it easy to eat without feeling heavy.

I received a Little Treasure Set! - Daifuku - White Chocolate Yuzu Latte The exterior has a traditional Japanese house style that fits well with Minoh, but the interior is like a trendy cafe! Despite its appearance, the White Chocolate Yuzu Latte coffee is not too sweet and has a nice adult flavor with the amazing juicy yuzu as a good accent. The daifuku, wrapped in mochi with yolk bean paste, matched well with the yuzu, and I quickly finished it. It healed my tired body from exploring Minoh with delicious yuzu flavors.

I went to enjoy the taste of autumn at a fruit picking farm. The exterior is lovely and the surrounding scenery is luxurious. I had coffee outside, but as the sun started to set, it got quite cold. It would be nice if they had a stove or blankets so we could enjoy the autumn a little longer. I'm looking forward to trying their lunch next time.

The restaurant was livelier than I had expected. I thought it would be a more calm and peaceful place based on its exterior, but it turned out to be quite bustling. However, I felt that the atmosphere was a bit too noisy, with loud background music, and overly friendly staff interactions, which took away from the charm of the location by the lush river. Nonetheless, I appreciate the creative idea of using local yuzu and white chocolate for the daifuku. The yuzu daifuku is also available for takeout. I stopped by for tea in the afternoon, and found the quality of the sweets and drinks to be average. There are many high-quality restaurants in the area surrounding this one, so I don't currently plan on returning, but I do think it's wonderful how they incorporate local specialty products into their menu. It's just a shame that they are not fully utilizing the potential of their location and building.

Near the Minoh Waterfall! Feel the coolness ◎