[Taka Town] Enjoy the authentic taste at “TORI MARCHE-TAKACHO-”, the sacred place of “Banshu local eggs” and “Banshu Hyakudayori”

• Table of Contents
• Opened as an antenna shop for "Banshu Chitamago" and "Banshu Hyakichidori"
• Lunch where you can enjoy “TKG” is popular
• Enjoy chicken yakiniku BBQ
• "Banshu local eggs" wrapped in rice husk
• I want to tell local children about traditional industries.
• basic information

Opened as an antenna shop for "Banshu Chitamago" and "Banshu Hyakichidori"

Cute chicken welcomes you

Taka Town is located in the inland area of ​​Kitaharima. Kami Ward, where TORI MARCHE is located, is located in the northern part of the city, bordering Kamikawa Town, Aogaki Town, Tanba City, and Hikami Town.

A facility surrounded by rich nature

In the rich nature of Kami Ward, eggs laid by chickens raised free-range and fed with plenty of grain are called ``Banshu local eggs,'' and eggs raised from birth to 100 days to reach their peak umami content and flavor. The outstanding ``Banshu Hyakunichi Dori'' is also famous as a local specialty.

Ryuji Ishizuka, the representative of Kamitori Co., Ltd., which has been raising chickens in this area for 15 years, said in June 2022, ``I want more people to know about the deliciousness and the efforts of the production area.'' "TORI MARCHE" has opened.

When it was a vegetable market, it didn't even have windows.

We sell not only eggs but also souvenirs.

``TORI MARCHE'' is a restaurant where you can enjoy egg-cooked rice and specialty sweets, and a select shop based on the concept of ``Tori, the whole thing.'' ``TORI MARCHE'' is located in a facility that used to be a vegetable direct sales store until seven or eight years ago. ” and a chicken sales corner.

Chicken sales corner

Representative Ryuji Ishizuka

This is Ryuji Ishizuka, the representative. Mr. Ishizuka was born in 1976. Born in 1978, he grew up witnessing the excitement of the Banshu Hyakudayori.

``When I was a child, 100 day birds and eggs were always at the center of my life.There were about 100 livestock and poultry farms in the town, and the culture of sending eggs as gifts or gifts in return was deeply rooted in the town. ”. Since then, poultry farms have declined, and now there are only four in the town. Mr. Ishizuka seems to be the youngest of them. Although we have been a poultry farmer for 15 years, we started our egg business in April 2019.

When he was debating whether to continue as a poultry farmer or quit, he consulted Atsushi Noami, president of Nonotori, a restaurant that is a pioneer of free-range chicken in Hyogo Prefecture and has expanded nationwide. ``Nonotori'' uses ``Banshu Hyakichidori'' generously to convey to customers the characteristics of the chicken and the atmosphere of Taka Town, where it is produced.

In fact, most of the employees at Nonotori came to tour the production area and thoroughly learned about the background of the chicken they sell at their restaurant. When he saw this, he realized the significance of promoting Hyakudayori as a production area.

Later, this facility was opened under the production of ``Nonotori''. ``Since we don't have the know-how, we asked Mr. Noami to back us up and decided on the menu structure and other aspects of Banshu's sacred place for the 100 days of birds,'' says Ishizuka.

Lunch where you can enjoy “TKG” is popular

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"Salad chicken nanbanji egg tartare" main lunch 1,408 yen

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"Banshu Hyakuchidori stew hamburger" main lunch 1,408 yen

For the popular lunch, you can choose from two main types of chicken (salad chicken nanbanji egg tartare or Banshu Hyakuchidori stewed hamburger) and three types of TKG (egg over rice). The set also includes a chicken soup that has been simmered for 8 hours and a small side dish, which is quite filling. I also like that they mainly use locally produced rice and vegetables.

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Topping with "Tamasumi"

There are three types of TKG to choose from: the classic ``Simple TKG'', ``Fluffy Airy TKG'' with whipped egg whites, and ``Double Egg Yolk Rich'' with another egg yolk placed on top of rice mixed with egg yolk. If you like, you can add Tamasumi, an egg glaze, as a topping. The smiley faces made from seaweed are also cute, and the person eating them will probably smile too.

You can enjoy up to two refills at TKG, so you can try all types. ``I intentionally serve less rice because I want people to eat all kinds of food,'' says Ishizuka. I liked the "Simple TKG". You can clearly see that the egg itself is rich and delicious. I'm also happy that Tamasumi is a bit of an accent.

Desserts also available

There are also plenty of desserts to enjoy after your meal. Their specialty is ``Kobe Fabreton'' (from 280 yen), a baked confectionery made with rice flour, eggs, and cream that is slowly baked, and six types are always on standby. There are 4 regular varieties such as plain and chocolate banana, and 2 seasonal products with seasonal toppings such as muscat sour cream.

``Banshu local egg pudding extremity. ” (1,500 yen for a set of 2) is a steamed pudding that directly conveys the deliciousness of Banshu local eggs. In addition, ``fluffy pancakes'' are also popular.

Enjoy chicken yakiniku BBQ

Rent a BBQ set

At the chicken sales corner, I bought a set that includes various parts recommended for BBQ, and waited on the terrace. Rent a BBQ set (770 yen) that includes a seven-wheeled rice bran, seasoning set, tongs, and paper plates, and let's get started.

It was deliciously baked

"Banshu Hyakichidori" is a chicken that won the top prize in the "15th Jidori/Branded Chicken Favorability Contest" at the "47th Meat Industry Exhibition 2023" held in April 2023. ``Its characteristics are strong sweetness, moistness, and the umami that comes from growing it for 100 days.

Especially recommended is breast meat. It’s incredibly delicious,” says Ishizuka. The chicken wings, thighs, and breast meat were grilled to a nice color. First, I had the breast meat recommended by Mr. Ishizuka.

Breast meat has an image of being rather bland, but this one wasn't dry at all and was moist. Of course the thigh meat is juicy. Bone-in meat has a lot of flavor around the bones and is delicious. When you BBQ, you can feel the flavor of the meat directly. If you come to a sacred place, please enjoy some chicken BBQ while breathing in the local air.

"Banshu local eggs" wrapped in rice husk

“Banshu local eggs” 1,100 yen (15 pieces)

Eggs gently wrapped in rice husks made from threshed rice

``Banshuji Egg'' is a traditional flatland egg. These are fertile natural eggs that are laid in the morning by chickens that are kept male and female at the same time and fed with plenty of weeds and grains. The white meat brings out the rich and rich yolk, and its most distinctive feature is its deliciousness.

``TORI MARCHE'' not only has boxed products wrapped in rice husks, but also products in packs of 6 or 10 pieces. In addition, in the Harima area, it is sold at nearby farmers' markets, roadside stations, and A Co-op, as well as at all Yamada stores, and in Kobe, Daimaru and Hankyu department stores sell it.

I want to tell local children about traditional industries.

Food education class

Mr. Ishizuka says that he wants to liven up the town even more with the Hyakkudori. ``I think both chicken and eggs are good enough products to attract tourists.When we see our seniors working hard at other workshops in the town, we can't make any excuses.''

He also wants to focus on food education. ``I'm happy when children say, ``You're the chicken guy,'''' he says.Before the coronavirus pandemic, as part of the JA Minori Youth Group, he visited local elementary schools and taught fifth graders as part of a lesson on local production for local consumption. It seems that they were doing a ``food education project'' for the target audience.

``Local production and local consumption oyakodon'' is made using Banshu Hyakuchidori, Banshu local eggs, local rice, and Adachi Jozo soy sauce. The taste of the oyakodon (oyakodon) that they cooked and ate together with their children was said to be exceptional.

“There are children who say that tuna are swimming in strips of paper, but this is entirely the fault of adults who have not been educated,” says Ishizuka. It looks like the circle of various activities will continue to expand from ``TORI MARCHE'' as a base.

(Writer Utami)

*This article is information as of May 2023. Prices include tax. Product contents and prices may change.

basic information

TORI MARCHE-TAKACHO-

Address: 145-6 Kami-ku, Taka-cho, Taka-gun, Hyogo Prefecture

Phone number: 0795-20-8526

Business hours: 10:00-16:00 (lunch 14:00 LO, pancake 15:00 LO)

Closed: Tuesdays

Access: 20 minutes by car from Kanzaki Minami IC on the Bantan connecting road, 32 minutes by car from Kasai IC on the Chugoku Expressway, 34 minutes by car from Takinosha IC 9 minutes walk from bus stop

Parking lot: 20 spaces

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