A Hidden Gem Inside the Station: A Must-Visit for Rice Lovers - Yuasa Komebishi -.
This time, it's a must-see for rice lovers! 👀
We're introducing [Yuasa Komebishi], located right next to Yuasa Station. ⭐️
🍙 Yuasa Komebishi 🍙
📍 1075-2 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
🚗 Yuasa Town Municipal Station Parking Lot is right in front ⭕️
🚃 About a 1-minute walk from Yuasa Station on the JR Kinokuni Line
⏰ Shop 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Diner 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
It's a shop and diner located inside the old Yuasa Station building, bringing together delicious food like rice balls (omusubi) made with kamado-cooked rice, soba noodles with a fragrant soy sauce broth, and roasted mochi coated in a rich Kinzanji miso tamari glaze. 🌾
The interior of the old Yuasa Station features window frames, lighting fixtures, and benches modeled after its original opening, giving it a retro Showa-era vibe. 🪑
🌾 Shop 🌾
Right as you walk in, you'll find a showcase packed tightly with many varieties of rice balls right in front of you. 🍙 You can also order cafe items like roasted mochi, drinks, and sweets. ☕️ Available for both takeout and dine-in. ⭕️ The rice balls are made using rice from local farmers in Wakayama Prefecture. 🌾
The types of rice balls change depending on the season, but include:
・Minced Kishu Duck & Egg with Sansho Pepper
・Dried Bonito & Moromi Mayo
・Simmered Kama-age Shirasu (Whitebait)
・Fresh Yuasa Wakame & Chirimen Jako (Baby Sardines)
・Savory Simmered Albacore Tuna
・Misato's Kinzanji Miso etc.....
There are so many varieties like this! 👍🏻
🏠 Diner 🏠
If you head down the aisle to the left of the shop, you'll find the diner! It operates on a style where you order and pay at the register first! It's a self-checkout register, and besides cash, they accept credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments. 🉑
《Menu》
Komebishi Set Meal 1,500 yen
Omusubi Set Meal 950 yen
Roasted Mochi (Tamari / Country-style) 2 skewers for 300 yen
Rice Soft Serve Ice Cream 450 yen
My personal top recommendation is the Omusubi Set Meal! 🍙
It's a set meal featuring the rice balls sold in the shop! It includes two rice balls, Hirahira Tonjiru (thinly sliced pork miso soup), a small side dish, and country-style pickles. 🫶🏻 The best part is being able to choose your favorite two rice balls from about 10 different varieties! ❣️
🌳 Surrounding Info 🌳
Just a 12-minute walk from Yuasa Komebishi is...
Yuasa Soy Sauce
📍 1464 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
This is a popular spot for tourists because you can take a tour of the soy sauce brewery! 💫 Inside, they have many types of soy sauce, and you can even sample some of them. ⭕️ They also sell soy sauce soft serve ice cream at the cafe booth. 🍦
Definitely check it out while taking a stroll! 🌱
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