Gourmet from January 2026 to
10tt May 2026 Weekend Breakfast at Minami Coffee Shop, a long-established shop located in the Minami-Shinmachi arcade in the heart of Takamatsu City. It's a famous shop that was recently featured on TV. Since it was my first visit, I ordered the classic Blend Coffee and Butter Bread. The coffee was as rich as it looked, and the thick-cut toast is a Kings Road combination for a weekend breakfast. The coffee is 350 yen, and the butter toast is free, making it excellent value for money. Considering the cost-performance, I'm giving it a high rating. 6th May 2026 On the final day of Golden Week 2026, I had Onomichi ramen and a small mini fried rice at Takasaka PA on the Sanyo Expressway. I expected it to be extremely crowded since it was around noon, but it was easier than I thought, and I was able to sit down easily. I was surprised by the wide variety of menu. For a highway rest area (meaning not a service area), they have a very diverse menu with various set meals and other dishe...