[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !

[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !

The refreshing aroma of Asakura pepper, the flavorful Yoka pork, and the sticky, sweet Jyamongan(serpentine) rice. Yabu City, rich in nature, is overflowing with ingredients that are unique to this area. In this article, we will introduce 10 recommended lunch spots where you can fully enjoy the bounty of Yabu City and Tajima!

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This is a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern Kinki region of Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also include oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockles, rock oysters, and white squid in the summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit sand dune melon, making this an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. I would be happy to be able to visit the vast northern Kinki region many times and share information on railroad journeys.

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1. Roadside Station Yoka Tajimakura

This restaurant is located inside the Yoka Yoka Kura Roadside Station. The interior, made with plenty of wood, has a calming atmosphere. You can relax in the chairs or the upper tatami room. We also have a wide selection of menus for groups. You can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients such as "Yoka Pork" and "Asakura Sansho" as well as the rare rice "Serpentine Rice" and "Seasonal Steamed Rice."

Yoka Pork Sansho Miso Pork Cutlet Set Meal ¥1,880 There are also many other meals that use local specialties from Yabu City.
Yoka Pork Sansho Miso Pork Cutlet Set Meal ¥1,880 There are also many other meals that use local specialties from Yabu City.

Roadside Station Yoka Tajimakura

Roadside Station Yoka Tajimakura

241-1 Takayanagi, Yokamachi, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture, 667-0043
We boast a spacious storehouse-inspired space and a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily from local producers. In the restaurant, where the scent of wood fills the air, you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients such as the famous "seasonal rice and side dishes," as well as the rare rice "serpentine rice" and "Yoka pork." There is also a foot bath, so please stop by to soothe your travel fatigue.

2. Roadside Station Yabu

The landmark is a large carp sculpture! There is an observation pond where Nishikigoi swim, and it is a relaxing roadside station where you can casually take a break or stop by. There are restaurants such as an abura soba specialty restaurant, a family restaurant, a cafe, and a product space, so people of all ages can enjoy it.

Seasonal Plate ¥1,480 A lunch plate made with seasonal ingredients. The contents change depending on the season. *The photo shows the 2012 Autumn-Winter version.
Seasonal Plate ¥1,480 A lunch plate made with seasonal ingredients. The contents change depending on the season. *The photo shows the 2012 Autumn-Winter version.

3.Cafe de Manma

Using vegetables from the owner's fields and local produce, the restaurant aims to create a friendly menu with a focus on local production and consumption. Seasonal pasta is recommended, and you can also enjoy pizza made from scratch and specially selected sweets. The restaurant is non-smoking and barrier-free, and is based on the concept of a friendly restaurant where everyone from babies to the elderly can relax in peace.

In addition to pasta and pizza, you can also eat omelet rice, doria, and hamburgers made with Tajima beef.
In addition to pasta and pizza, you can also eat omelet rice, doria, and hamburgers made with Tajima beef.

4. Tajima Beef Restaurant Bouquet

Founded in 1973, this popular Western-style restaurant has been attracting both local and international customers with its commitment to quality cuisine and hospitality. Centered around carefully selected authentic Tajima beef, the restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items, from lunch to banquets, including steaks, hamburgers, fried shrimp, and other fresh ingredients. The overwhelmingly popular hamburger dish boasts the natural umami flavor of the meat, enhanced by the smooth, fragrant, 100% homemade demi-glace sauce for an even more elegant taste.
The store is barrier-free and can accommodate wheelchairs as well as strollers. There are also private spaces and party spaces available to accommodate a variety of needs.

Bouquet also has a terrace, and you can bring your dog along.
Bouquet also has a terrace, and you can bring your dog along.

5. Muran naka

Farm restaurant Muran naka is located in Meiri , Yabu City City , Yoka City.
You can enjoy healthy dishes made with soybeans and locally grown seasonal vegetables.
The signature menu item, the Yuba Gozen, is the most popular.

[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !
[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !

6. Tanigaki

Tanigaki is a restaurant that uses local Tajima ingredients and serves simple, additive-free seasonal dishes, along with local sake and natural wine. The lunch menu features hearty options made with locally sourced ingredients. The Tanigaki set meal, featuring Tajima chicken yakitori (deep-fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce) and chicken nanban, comes with a gentle miso soup made with homemade miso, a variety of rice varieties made with 38 different types of rice, and a wide selection of side dishes such as boiled dumplings and rolled omelets. In addition to the Tanigaki set meal, they also serve a delicious spicy hot pot, which is said to be beneficial for the body and beauty! They also have a wide selection of after-meal sweets and drinks.

[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !
[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !

7. Gohanya

This restaurant is located in Tajima Choju no Sato, surrounded by the great outdoors of Tajima. The restaurant is entirely made of glass, offering a panoramic view of the lush green mountains of Tajima and Yoka. The food you eat while soothed by the natural scenery is exceptional!

Our specialty, the "Toro Box Bento," is modeled after the box used to store fish and shellfish landed at the fishing port, and is packed to the brim with the bounty of the mountains and sea of ​​Tajima, as well as fresh ingredients unique to this region.
Our specialty, the "Toro Box Bento," is modeled after the box used to store fish and shellfish landed at the fishing port, and is packed to the brim with the bounty of the mountains and sea of ​​Tajima, as well as fresh ingredients unique to this region.

8. Verde Piatto

This Italian and cake shop is located in Y Town in Age, Yabu City. It's an Italian restaurant that serves mainly pasta, pizza, and cakes made with delicious vegetables and fruits from their own garden and local producers (such as tomatoes from the organic Hojuen farm). They also use authentic Italian ingredients (such as Parma prosciutto, salami, and mozzarella) and Kamakura Ham's special bacon, offering flavorful ingredients you won't find anywhere else.

There is a wide variety of pasta and pizza made with Asakura pepper, a specialty of Yabu City !
There is a wide variety of pasta and pizza made with Asakura pepper, a specialty of Yabu City !

Italian & Cake VerdePiatto

Italian & Cake VerdePiatto

667-0115 153-1 Kamigyo, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture
An Italian restaurant and cake shop located in Y Town. This Italian restaurant mainly serves pasta, pizza, and cakes made with vegetables grown in their own garden and delicious vegetables and fruits from local farms. We also use authentic Italian ingredients and Kamakura Ham's special bacon, as well as other highly flavorful ingredients that you don't normally get to taste.

9. PEAKS cafe

This butcher's cafe is located on the second floor of Habuchi Butcher Shop in sekinomiya , Yabu City . Their popular dishes include hamburgers and beef stew, which use a generous amount of meat.
We also roast our own coffee with care. Please enjoy our homemade churros and waffles!
All menu items are available for takeout, so you can eat outside with your pet. Takeout orders can be placed by phone.

[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !

10. Kaguyahime

Open the shoji doors under the thatched roof and you'll be greeted by a dirt floor and hearth. The sunken Kotatsu seats are warm even in winter. Specialties include mugwort udon and mugwort mochi, made with mugwort from the Usawano Takaharu in Kami Kami Town, next to Yabu City . The aroma of mugwort fills your mouth, creating an exquisite dish. You can also take the mugwort mochi home as a single item. The Tajima beef grilled over the hearth is also excellent. The restaurant has a nostalgic and calming atmosphere that makes you feel at ease.

[Latest Edition] 10 Recommended Lunches to Try in Yabu City , Hyogo Prefecture !

If you are visiting Yabu City, please also read this article!

Yabu City is not just about food, it's also full of attractions such as abundant nature and the outdoors!
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This is a voluntary tourism organization that promotes the attractions of the northern Kinki region of Tamba, Tajima, Tango, and Wakasa. The flavors of Northern Kinki are not limited to crab, a representative winter sea delicacy, but also include oysters, yellowtail, and pufferfish, as well as cockles, rock oysters, and white squid in the summer, and mountain flavors such as Tamba chestnuts and Tamba black beans, and the summer fruit sand dune melon, making this an area where you can enjoy gourmet food all year round. I would be happy to be able to visit the vast northern Kinki region many times and share information on railroad journeys.

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