Hakko Gohan (Fermented dishes) Mitono

On the east side of Yanagase Shopping Street, in Mitono-cho, where cobblestone alleys continue, is "Hakko Gohan Mitono," a fermented dishes restaurant in a retro building displaying the sign for "Mitonoya Pickles." When you slide open the glass door, which is designed to resemble tree branches, you are greeted by an aroma that seems to be a mixture of spices and herbs. This restaurant is run by the Yukawa family, mother Noriko and daughter Rina, and its concept is fermented dishes that is gentle on the body and energizing. Their lunch plates, which feature a variety of dishes made with homemade koji seasonings and pesticide-free vegetables from local farmers, are very popular. As the vegetables they source change with the seasons, the menu also changes slightly according to the season, which is one of its charms. They also have desserts, so you can stop by just for a coffee. They also have a morning service on Saturdays. Inside the restaurant, where retro wooden furniture blends in well with the stone floor, there are two-seater and four-seater tables as well as a counter, making it a comfortable place to spend time whether you are with friends or want to spend time quietly alone. The welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, where you can drop in casually without a plan, is what makes you want to come back again and again.