[Delicious food to be enjoyed in one bowl] Experience the food universe of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture at the "Murakami Donburi Gassen"!

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Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, is holding the ``Murakami Donburi Gassen,'' a collection of unique rice bowl menus from Murakami City. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the specialty drinks from participating restaurants.

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Murakami City Tourism Association

Murakami City, located at the northern tip of Niigata Prefecture, has a townscape full of historical atmosphere centered around the ruins of Murakami Castle, as well as the scenic beauty of the Sasagawa Nagare, which boasts a splendid seascape, mountains, rivers, and countryside that bring bountiful blessings, and Senami facing the Sea of Japan. You can spend quality time relaxing in the hot springs while watching the sunset. There are many delicious dishes that can only be tasted in Murakami, such as salmon dishes such as ``salted salmon'', Murakami beef, and Koshihikari rice from Iwafune. We will introduce you to the charms of Murakami, a city of history, tradition, rich nature, and gourmet food.

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Enjoy the deliciousness of Murakami in a bowl!
What is “Murakami Donburi Gassen”?
5 recommended bowls
Murakami Donburi Gassen

Enjoy the deliciousness of Murakami in a bowl!

Donburimono is a dish in which rice is served in a large bowl-shaped bowl called a ``donburi'' and various side dishes are placed on top. Its history is said to have started with ``hohan'' in the Muromachi period, and after that it became popular rice bowls such as eel bowl and tempura bowl, gyudon in the early Meiji period, and katsudon in the Taisho period. Now you can

Rice bowls, which allow you to eat both rice and side dishes in one bowl, are a logical and attractive dish that allows you to enjoy the synergy of the deliciousness of the rice and side dishes all at once.

Murakami City in Niigata Prefecture, which has a long coastline and is surrounded by rich nature, is a treasure trove of ingredients. In addition to the salmon caught every fall and winter, the Murakami brand beef, a variety of fresh seafood caught in the Sea of Japan, and Asahi pork and chicken (chicken eggs) are also exquisite. In addition, the rice used for the rice is delicious and Murakami is proud of, including the local Iwafune rice Koshihikari. Murakami's rice bowl dishes are one of those dishes you can't miss because you can eat all this in one bowl.

What is “Murakami Donburi Gassen”?

As mentioned earlier, the ``donburi'' that can be eaten in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture is attractive. The ``Murakami Donburi Gassen'' is an event that brings together a variety of rice bowls.

The Murakami Donburi Gassen is an event that can be enjoyed throughout the year, divided into two seasons: spring/summer and autumn/winter. Participating shops in Murakami City (about 30 shops) gather together, each offering their own specialty bowls. There are also special rice bowls prepared for this event, so please visit various shops and try a variety of rice bowls.

5 recommended bowls

We will introduce five recommended bowls from the menu that is currently participating in the "Murakami Donburi Gassen 2023 Autumn/Winter Edition".

Recommendation 1: Seafood Harakodon/Ishidaya

Ishidaya is conveniently located, about 2 minutes walk from JR Murakami Station. The interior of the store is Japanese-style and modern, with tatami flooring throughout. You can enjoy your meal slowly. "Kaisen Harako-don" (3,300 yen, tax included) is a luxurious rice bowl topped with seven types of fresh sashimi and homemade harako (salmon roe pickled in soy sauce).
*In addition to the rice bowl, pickles, small side dishes, and miso soup are included.

Ishidaya
Location: 10-24 Tabata-machi, Murakami City
Phone number: 0254-53-2016
Business hours: 11:00-14:00 (Last Call), 17:30-20:00 (Last Call)
Closed: Mondays (open on holidays), other irregular holidays Parking: 8 cars Notes: ●Only open for lunch on Sundays and holidays ●Private rooms available for a fee (550 yen)
Official website: https://ishidaya-murakami.jp/

Recommendation 2: Murakami Gokuatsu Katsudon/Kappo Shokudo Isobe

Kappo restaurant Isobe is located a 5-minute walk from JR Sakamachi Station. Many people come from far away in search of delicious food that can only be found here. ``Murakami Gokuatsu Katsudon'' (2,970 yen, tax included) is a pork loin that is 5cm thick and weighs 400g that is slowly cooked at a low temperature for 20 hours to make it moist and tender. The extra-thick cutlet is topped with eggs from free-range chickens, and the rice is made with Iwafune Koshihikari rice.
*In addition to the rice bowl, pickles and miso soup are included.

Kappo Restaurant Isobe
Address: 2505-4 Sakamachi, Murakami City
Phone number: 0254-62-2476
Business hours: 17:00-23:30 (Last Call)
Closed: Monday Parking: 10 spaces Official website: https://kappoushokudou-isobe.com/

Recommendation 3: Luxurious tempura bowl full of local ingredients/Waitarian Yamato

This restaurant is run by the older brother in charge of Japanese cuisine and the younger brother in charge of Western cuisine. Depending on your mood that day, we offer a sure-fire deliciousness whether you choose Japanese or Western. ``Luxury Tendon Full of Local Ingredients'' (1,300 yen, tax included) is a high-quality fish landed at the local Iwafune Port, 4 types of seafood such as Nanban Shrimp Shinjo, 4 types of seasonal local vegetables, and finally an egg. A luxurious tempura bowl topped with tempura.
*In addition to the rice bowl, pickles, small side dishes, and miso soup are included *Limited quantity

Waitarian Yamato
Location: 753-3 Kitashinbo, Murakami City
Phone number: 0254-62-7375
Business hours: 11:00-14:00 (Last call 13:30), 17:00-22:00 (Last call 21:00)
Regular holidays: Irregular holidays (mainly Mondays)
Parking lot: 20 spaces Official website: https://waitarian-yamato.com/

Recommendation 4: Murakami beef roast beef bowl/Syun no Hirameki Ryūan

A 5-minute walk from JR Iwafunemachi Station, this restaurant is popular for its creative Japanese cuisine prepared by the owner who trained at a long-established restaurant in Kyoto. ``Murakami Beef Roast Beef Bowl'' (1,870 yen, tax included) is a roast beef bowl for adults that uses the thigh meat of the brand ``Murakami Beef'' beef, and a special onion sauce and Uonuma wasabi that harmonize well.
*In addition to the rice bowl, salad and miso soup are included.

Syun no Hirameki Ryūan
Location: 49-4 Iwafune Ekimae, Murakami City
Phone number: 0254-56-8833
Business hours: 11:30-13:30 (Last Call), 17:30-20:00 (Last Call)
Closed: Mondays and 3rd Sundays of the month Parking: 15 spaces Note: Private rooms are available for a fee (from 110 yen)
Official website: https://www.sh-ryuan.com/

Recommended 5: Daamatadon/Kappo Chidori

This is a popular, long-established Japanese restaurant that is about 15 minutes walk from JR Murakami Station and is crowded with tourists and locals. "Daamata-don" (2,200 yen, tax included) is Chidori's original seafood bowl topped with 12 to 15 kinds of ingredients, including seasonal sashimi and Murakami's famous Shiobikizake and harako (salmon eggs). is. By the way, ``Daamata'' means ``duh'' in Murakami's dialect.
*In addition to the rice bowl, pickles and miso soup are included.*Due to unstable fishing, this service will be suspended in January and February. Reservations are required for other seasons as well.

Kappo Chidori
Location: 2-14 Saikumachi, Murakami City
Phone number: 0254-53-6666
Business hours: 11:00-13:00 (Last Call), 17:00-21:00 (Last Call)
Regular holidays: Sundays, other irregular holidays Parking lot: 15 spaces Notes: ●Only open in the evening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays ●Using the 2nd floor tatami room is charged (300 yen)
Official website: https://www.chi-do-ri.jp/

Murakami Donburi Gassen

Event period: Usually from April 1st to September 30th Usually from October 1st to March 31st Event location: Participating stores in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture (approximately 30 stores) )
Note: Business hours, regular holidays, etc. are based on the participating stores. Official website: https://murakami-donburi.wixsite.com/donburi-gassen

Written by

Murakami City Tourism Association

Niigata

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