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Update-date: Oct 25 2024

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Five Restaurants to Visit in Oita to Enjoy Kyushu's Ingredients

Surrounded by coastlines and mountains, Oita is proud of its fresh ingredients nurtured by rich nature and a warm climate. Here are five restaurants in Oita where you can savor dishes made with local ingredients from Oita and Kyushu. From luxurious Wagyu beef to casual skewered grills, enjoy the unique gourmet delights of Kyushu to your heart's content.

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1. Yakiniku Kobo Shinki Oita Miyako-machi branch

Enjoy carefully selected Kyushu black wagyu beef at a reasonable price

Enjoy Kyushu's carefully selected Wagyu beef at a reasonable price

Located in Oita City, Yakiniku Kobo Shinki Oita Miyako-machi is a barbecue restaurant where guests can enjoy high-quality Imari beef from Saga Prefecture, along with other Kyushu-sourced Wagyu beef, primarily of the luxurious A4 and A5 grades. The 'Upper Kalbi', known for its sweetness and rich flavor, is a must-try dish when visiting. Other recommended dishes include the 'Sukiyaki-style Upper Loin' made with select ingredients, and the 'Ultimate Thick-Cut Tongue Steak', a rare delicacy obtained only two slices per cow.

The restaurant boasts a stylish Japanese-modern ambiance, allowing guests to relax and enjoy yakiniku and drinks. It offers private and semi-private rooms with table seating that can accommodate up to 20 people, ensuring the perfect space for any group size or purpose. The all-you-can-drink courses start at a reasonable price of 5,000 yen for two hours. Why not indulge in a night in Oita with premium Wagyu beef yakiniku?

Yakiniku Kobo Shinki Oita Miyako-machi branch

Open: 6:00 pm - 4:00 am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 15 minutes walk from Oita Station
Address: 101, Marion Bldg., 3-6-20, Miyako-machi, Oita-shi, Oita
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2. Kushiyaki no Tatsumi

The chicken skin skewers, which take three days to prepare, are very popular.

The chicken skin skewers, which take three days to prepare, are extremely popular.

Located in the bustling district of Oita City, Yakitori Tatsumi is a restaurant where one can enjoy skewered dishes made with local ingredients. Particularly popular is their signature dish, 'Tori Kawa,' which takes three days to prepare. The fat is rendered out, leaving the skin crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This flavor becomes addictive and is very popular. Another recommended dish is the 'Hanjuku Tamatoro Buta Yaki Kushi,' a delicious skewer of local Oita's tasty eggs, 'Ran-ou,' wrapped in pork belly.

Located right in the heart of the bustling downtown area, just steps away from the station, the restaurant maintains a calm atmosphere with minimalistic decor. From the counter seats, diners can watch the chefs skillfully grilling skewers. Enjoy not only the sounds and aromas of the skewers being grilled but also relax with an extensive menu that includes year-round grilled skewer dishes as well as a variety of seasonal specialties.

Kushiyaki no Tatsumi

Open: 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: A seven-minute walk from Oita Station.
Address: 2F Wakatake Building, 2-4-5 Funai-machi, Oita, Oita
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3. Kochu no Tenchi

Enjoy a diverse menu featuring local ingredients in a high-quality setting

Located in the heart of Oita, Kochu no Tenchi is a restaurant where one can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients. The menu features a variety of local ingredients, including a 'Sashimi Platter' made primarily with freshly caught seafood from the Bungo Channel on the same day, and 'Bungo Beef Marbled Sirloin Aburi', which is quickly grilled over binchotan charcoal. Also not to be missed is the 'Oita Kanmuri Chicken (Kanmuri Jidori) Aburi', made from Oita's branded chicken.

The three-story restaurant offers a variety of seating options suitable for different occasions, including completely private table rooms, semi-private rooms lavishly decorated with bamboo, and large halls ideal for group banquets. Guests can enjoy a range of dishes from affordable items to high-end cuisine, accompanied by a wide selection of sake, shochu, and sommelier-selected wines. In this tranquil space away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, one can spend a wonderful time with loved ones.

Kochu no Tenchi

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holiday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) [Saturday, National Holiday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday. Open on Sunday if Monday is a holiday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: A nine-minute walk from Oita Station. Proceed north along Chuo-dori Street, turn right between DAISYO and the Akarenga-kan building, and the restaurant will be on your left.
Address: 3-7-27 Funai-machi, Oita, Oita
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4. Sou

An ideal restaurant for Oita cuisine in Beppu Onsen

An ideal restaurant for Oita gourmet in Beppu Onsen

Located in Beppu, an international hot spring destination, Sou is a restaurant specializing in creative cuisine made with ingredients from Oita. Vegetables grown in the fertile lands along Beppu Bay, high-quality Wagyu beef, and seasonal seafood are transformed into Japanese-based creative dishes by experienced chefs. The 'Oita Prefecture Wagyu Beef Thigh Miso Marinated Charcoal Grill', marinated in wasabi miso and then grilled to a savory perfection, is a memorable meat dish. The 'Three Types of Sea Bream Dishes Enjoyed with Broth in a Hagama Rice Pot' is a delicacy that allows one to fully enjoy the natural flavors of sea bream caught near Beppu Bay.

The interior of the restaurant is a luxurious space themed in red and black. Extravagant tableware such as Baccarat glasses enhances the special experience. The owner, a connoisseur of Japanese sake, has carefully selected a variety of local sakes from across the country, which can be enjoyed paired with each dish of the course menu. The seasonal course meals offer the joy and satisfaction of a culinary journey through various regions of Oita. It is an ideal restaurant to enjoy the gourmet delights of Oita while visiting Beppu Onsen.

Sou

Open: [Wednesday-Sunday, Day Before National Holiday] Dinner 7:15 pm -10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) / Course meals start at 19:30, and reservations are required (3 days in advance). A la carte meals are available without reservations.
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, and National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from the East Exit of Beppu Station on JR Nippo Main Line
Address: 1-1-20, Kitahama, Beppu-shi, Oita
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5. Yufuin Sanshorou

Enjoy the bounty of Kyushu through vegetable dishes while gazing at the magnificent Mount Yufu

Located about a 7-minute walk from Yufuin Station, Yufuin Sansho-ro is a restaurant where locally grown, freshly picked vegetables take center stage. After extensive research and refinement in cutting, boiling, steaming, and seasoning techniques, the restaurant offers dishes where vegetables are simply and maximally delicious. The lunch-exclusive 'Awase Bako (Sea & Mountain)' features over 20 types of Yufuin vegetables as the main ingredient. The beauty, intricacy, and deliciousness of the dish might just make one exclaim in admiration, as if capturing the scenery of Yufuin itself.

For dinner, guests can choose between two types of courses: the 'Bungo Beef Course' and the 'Local Chicken Course', both of which maximize the appeal of vegetables in their dishes. The restaurant offers a 'just right' level of comfort, neither too formal nor too casual, making it a perfect spot for solo travelers to enjoy a lunch without feeling out of place. Experience the luxury of dining while gazing at the views of Mount Yufu and savor a meal that will become a memorable part of your journey.

Yufuin Sansyorou

Open: [Monday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) [Friday - Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm, Last Entry 7:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from [Yufuin Station]
Address: 2850-51, Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu city, Oita
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