Shikuu's Gourmet from May 2026
7th July 2026 For dinner during my business trip to Shizuoka, I went to Yutaka, an izakaya located a little west of the south exit of Shizuoka Station. The compact interior has a historical feel, but the friendly owner seems young. The Shizuoka-style oden specialties—shinoda-maki, shiro-yaki, and kuro-hanpen—were all delicious. The classic daikon radish, konbu seaweed, shirataki noodles, and beef tendon were also tasty. The dark soy sauce-based oden broth, different from Kansai or Sanuki oden, enhanced the ingredients perfectly. The shochu mixed with powdered green tea, which seemed healthy, was very tasty. 11th July 2026 It has finished Japanese rainy season in June.I had a slightly late lunch at Bakery PALM in Kinashi-cho, Takamatsu City. Since it was already past 2:00 PM, the lunch menu was no longer available, so I ordered some bread and a drink instead. I chose sparkling peach juice, pizza bread, and sausage bread. A staff member suggested that ...
