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30 minutes from Yamaguchi City! If you come to Hofu, you'll want to try this "Tenjin hamo" dish that shines with craftsmanship.
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Introducing Tenjin conger conger, a Hofu specialty that is in season during the summer (May to September). Conger eel is a white fish that can grow up to 2 meters long and can be found in large numbers in the nutrient-rich waters of the Seto Inland Sea. The sea off the coast of Hofu has been famous...
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Hofu City is located in the central part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, on the Seto Inland Sea side, and is surrounded by the sea and mountains, allowing you to enjoy nature close to the town. In the summer, there is a gentle breeze blowing from the venue, and in the winter, we are blessed with a mild climate unique to the Seto Inland Sea. It is a city rich in history and culture that flourished around the capital of Suo Province in ancient times and developed as a transportation hub.
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Table of Contents
- What is Tenjin Hamo?
- The chef's skill shines when cooking conger conger eel!
- Conger eel is a delicious ingredient that is good for both beauty and health!
- Introducing 7 types of conger conger dishes
- Eat Tenjin conger conger here! Hamojuku affiliated stores
What is Tenjin Hamo?
The history of Tenjin Hamo dates back to 2005, when Hamojuku was formed. ``Hamojuku'' was formed by volunteers from restaurants in the city to allow people to enjoy locally caught conger conger while it was still fresh and delicious.
``Tenjin Hamo'' refers to a hamo dish prepared by craftsmen who honed their skills at ``Hamojuku,'' and is distinguished as a local Hofu brand. The name "Tenjin" comes from Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, which was the first shrine built in Japan.
Currently, there are 10 Hamo Juku member stores in the city, and by continuing to conduct activities such as technical training, study sessions, and new menu development that go beyond the boundaries of the store, each store has achieved a high standard of cooking. The technique has been maintained, and ``Tenjin conger conger'' has become a specialty dish that colors the summer of Hofu.
The chef's skill shines when cooking conger conger eel!
There are many small bones in the body of a conger conger, said to be more than 1,200. In order to cut many small bones and make them delicious to eat, it is necessary to make fine cuts using a traditional technique called ``bone cutting''.
Therefore, a very large, heavy and expensive knife is required to cook conger conger. In addition, the season for conger conger is short and there are only a limited number of times throughout the year when you can practice, so it takes a long time to master the techniques. It is said that even for seasoned chefs, it takes about 15 minutes to prepare a single conger conger, which requires a high level of cooking skill and effort. It is an ingredient whose taste truly depends on the skill of the craftsman.
Conger eel is a delicious ingredient that is good for both beauty and health!
Conger conger is a large carnivorous fish with a strong vitality and rough personality, but its pure white flesh has a delicate and elegant taste. It is said that conger conger eel, especially after the rainy season, is extremely delicious as the fat and bones become soft.
In addition, conger eel, which twists its body as it swims, stores a rich amount of collagen in its skin. Collagen is a component that provides moisture and firmness to the skin, and conger conger skin is said to have exceptionally high moisturizing power due to its low lipid content and high purity. Conger conger meat contains a lot of collagen, vitamins A and D, and chondroitin, so it can also be expected to have cosmetic effects. In terms of health, it is also a healthy ingredient that is said to be effective in recovering from fatigue, improving physical strength, improving immunity, preventing arteriosclerosis, preventing high blood pressure, beautifying the skin, and fighting osteoporosis.
Introducing 7 types of conger conger dishes
During the season for hamo, from mid-May to mid-September, Hamo Juku member restaurants in Hofu offer a wide variety of conger conger dishes using live conger eel, which can only be prepared in the area where conger conger is produced. Some stores also offer a full course of conger conger.
Here, we will introduce various conger conger dishes. The use of parts such as the swim bladder and liver shows the chef's desire to use up all the fresh, high-quality conger eel from Hofu and enjoy it deliciously.
Reference price for hamo dishes: Lunch: 3,500 yen (excluding tax) / Dinner: 5,000 yen (excluding tax)
(Contents and prices vary depending on the store, so please check)
Conger conger shabu (shabu-shabu)
The conger conger shabu (shabu-shabu), in which the fillet is immersed in boiling water in a pot, is an exquisite dish where you can enjoy different textures such as the soft white fillet, chewy collagen-rich skin, and crunchy vegetables. It is said. The moment the heat passes through, the skin shrinks and the meat becomes firmer, condensing the flavor.
Parboiled conger eel
Parboiling is a cooking method in which food is briefly soaked in boiling water and then cooled. Raw liver has a rich taste.
Hamosuzukuri (sashimi)
Sashimi is a very time-consuming dish. In order to make conger conger edible raw, the chef must insert a knife diagonally into the flesh or remove the bone using a bone remover.
Conger conger marinated in nanban
A dish made with fried conger eel.
Aburi conger conger/Hamo tripe
The crunchy stomach is truly a delicacy!
Fried conger conger/Conger conger nigiri
``Hamobue'' made in a hot bath
A conger flute is the swimming bladder of a conger conger.
Eat Tenjin conger conger here! Hamojuku affiliated stores
We would like to introduce 10 stores that are currently members of Hamo Juku. ``Tenjin Hamo'' can only be eaten at a restaurant that is a member of ``Hamo Juku.'' By continuing activities such as technical training, study sessions, and new menu development that go beyond the boundaries of the store, each store maintains a high level of cooking technology.
*Advance reservations are required for Tenjin conger conger dishes, except for some restaurants. In addition, there are stores that sell conger conger full course meals, stores that sell conger conger course meals, and stores that sell conger conger a la carte dishes. (Please check in advance)
① Kappo Nakatani
This is a long-established Japanese cuisine restaurant that has been in business for 100 years.
Address: 5-2 Chuocho, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-22-0622
②Kappo cuisine Tanakaya
This is a Japanese cuisine restaurant founded in 1903.
Address 4-10 Miyaichicho, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-22-1575
③Creative Cuisine Jin *Open at night only
This is a restaurant that serves creative Japanese cuisine with a variety of beautiful and delicious innovations, along with local sake from each region.
Address 1-10-20 Midoricho, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-38-8411
④Restaurant Soukaen
This restaurant is located in a pure Japanese house made of stucco and cypress, located at the foot of Kuwayama Park, a famous spot for cherry blossoms.
Address 1-1-15 Kuwayama, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-24-3000
⑤ Tasteful hospitality Hama
This is a restaurant that serves a la carte dishes and kaiseki cuisine using local fish.
Address 5-36 Kurumazuka, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-23-7710
⑥Food Raku Saien Sakasho
This is a restaurant where you can casually enjoy Japanese cuisine.
Address 5-25 Chuocho, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-27-2030
⑦Sake banquet Koyomi *Open at night only
This is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy authentic flavors, mainly serving carefully selected seasonal ingredients.
Address 3-3 Kurumazukacho, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-24-3711
⑧Fugu Restaurant Sajika
We offer Yamaguchi Prefecture's famous puffer fish dishes and Hofu's specialty Tenjin conger conger dishes at reasonable prices.
Address 1-23-13 Hachioji, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-22-0193
⑨Kappo Ichihana
This is a kappo restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
Address: 5-2 Ekiminamicho, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-23-0187
⑩ Restaurant Kizashi *Inside Hofu Grand Hotel
Each item is painstakingly crafted using seasonal ingredients. We also host wedding after-parties and various banquets, so please feel free to contact us according to your budget and wishes.
Address Hofu Grand Hotel, 15-20 Ekiminamicho, Hofu City
Phone number 0835-25-1133
In this article, we introduced Tenjin Hamo, a summer delicacy from Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Please enjoy the taste of summer at a reasonable price that can only be found in Hofu, the production area.
After eating delicious conger conger, please enjoy sightseeing and experiences in the city.
Hofu City is located in the central part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, on the Seto Inland Sea side, and is surrounded by the sea and mountains, allowing you to enjoy nature close to the town. In the summer, there is a gentle breeze blowing from the venue, and in the winter, we are blessed with a mild climate unique to the Seto Inland Sea. It is a city rich in history and culture that flourished around the capital of Suo Province in ancient times and developed as a transportation hub.
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