Shikuu's Gourmet from May 2026
24th June 2026 After work in Kochi, since I was in Kochi anyway, I decided to have some gyoza, snacks, and ramen at Yasubei, a Kochi specialty restaurant. Yasubei used to operate a food stall in the heart of Kochi city, but after various twists and turns, they closed their stall and now operate in several locations throughout Kochi. I had gyoza with garlic, as well as shredded bell peppers, dried round herring, and dried bonito flakes. It was so delicious that the draft beer and highballs went down very easily. (The drinks definitely drove up the price!) Finally, I finished with ramen. It was great to enjoy the taste of Kochi's food stalls again after so long. 12th June 2026 This is a weekday lunch at Shokudo Gorirakun, a popular restaurant in the Honai district of Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture, which often has a waiting line. While their pork cutlets and curry are said to be excellent, I chose the fried chicken from their Kings Road Chicken menu. I ordered the regular-sized ri...