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Japanese Western food town Maizuru [Curry and rice] The story of the beginning

Japanese Western food town Maizuru [Curry and rice] The story of the beginning

Maizuru was once a military port city where the Chinmu Office, the base of the Japanese Navy, was located. Maizuru has long been in contact with other countries, and various Western cuisines were introduced to the area. One such dish is curry and rice, now a staple in the city's menu. In the city, original curry dishes invented by various restaurants are also a hot topic of conversation.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912), Kanehiro Takagi, a naval doctor, was distressed that many soldiers were dying of beriberi (beriberi), and adopted curry, which was eaten by the British army, as a medical treatment food. It is said that curry became popular in the Japanese Navy because of its good taste and nutritional balance. This was taken over by the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and now every Friday has become a curry day.

1.Navy Curry that even the great men ate [Shoueikan]

The historic building was originally a long-established ryokan that served the Navy and was used by many former Navy personnel, including Heihachiro Togo, the first chief of the Maizuru Chinmoku Office. Today, the ryokan serves guests as a Western-style restaurant that has reproduced the naval kappo technique reference book as it was in those days. The taste of Western cuisine has been passed down from generation to generation in an atmospheric Japanese-style building. At first glance, it may seem a bit pricey, but we are glad to hear that the prices are friendly.

Shoueikan's Naval Flounder Rice

Navy Flounder Rice 1000 yen (set menu) is not a sea curry, but its original naval curry. According to the Navy Kappo Jutsu reference book, a blended curry powder was already used, but we dared to use our own blend of curry powder. It is handmade with a base of eight spices, including turmeric, chili powder, and coriander, and the vegetables are cut in a way that is close to the way they were back then.

Shoeikan

  • Shoeikan
  • 18 Hama, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 4 minutes walk from “Daimondori Sanjo” bus stop
    12 minutes walk from JR "Higashi-Maizuru Station"
  • Tel.0773-65-5007
  • 17:30-20:00 (LO/19:30)
  • Irregular holidays
  • All seats non-smoking (smoking space available) Fully private room available Parking available
  • https://shoueikan.com/

2.Navy Curry with Ramune [café jazz].

The café is located in the Maizuru Municipal Government Memorial Hall, the second building that serves as the entrance to Maizuru Akarenga Park. In a nostalgic atmosphere, the café serves coffee, tea, and light meals made with local ingredients. The open space makes it easy to enter. With a wide selection of sweets on the menu, it is an oasis spot where visitors can take a break after sightseeing or visiting the Self-Defense Forces.

Navy Curry at café jazz

Navy Curry for 850 yen, based on a recipe from a naval kappo reference book dating back more than 100 years. The dish is served in a similar container to give customers a taste of what the Navy was like at the time. Navy Ramune 600 yen, also based on a Navy kitchen manual for 4th class officers over 100 years ago. The reference book describes it as fresh lemonade. It goes great with curry, so be sure to try it together.

café jazz

  • cafe jazz
  • Inside the Municipal Memorial Hall, 1039-2 Kitasui, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 2 minutes walk from bus stop "Shiyakusho-mae"
    18 minutes walk from JR "Higashi-Maizuru Station"
  • Tel.0773-63-7177
  • 10:00-17:00 (LO/16:00)
  • Open every day (closed only on May 8th)
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
  • https://www.instagram.com/cafejazz.akarenga/

3.Fan's heart is aflutter! Shirane Curry with a real Utsuwa too [Shirane Shokudo].

The former cafeteria in the Maizuru District Office of the Maritime Self-Defense Force will be relocated and opened along Route 27 in April 2021. The restaurant is lined with posters and exhibits that are coveted by JMSDF fans. The owner's creed is to provide meals that are nutritious and hearty. The restaurant's owner believes in providing nutritious and hearty meals, and it is exciting even for those who are not fans to be able to taste the KAIJI curry that was extremely popular among the members of the former Shirane navy escort vessel.

Shirane Shokudo's Shirane Teppan Curry

A hearty serving of Shirane Teppan Curry for 1,250 yen. This teppan vessel with partitions is actually a genuine Ministry of Defense specification for use by marine sergeants. In addition to the standard milk, salad, dessert, and Maizuru's famous meat and potato croquettes are also proudly served. Also noteworthy are the Shirane Curry for 850 yen, which uses the same container used for the officers, and the Shirane Katsu Curry for 1,000 yen, in which the curry and hand-prepared loin cutlet are a perfect match.

Shirane Restaurant

  • Shirane Shokudo (name of a restaurant chain)
  • 306 Yobegami, Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan
  • 1 minute walk from bus stop "Kami 4-chome
    12 minutes drive from "Maizuru-Higashi IC
  • Tel.0773-66-7878
  • 11:00-14:00
    17:00-20:00
  • Closed on Mondays
  • All seats non-smoking (smoking space available) No private room Parking available

4.Enjoy the taste of the Navy's self-defense force while enjoying a close view of the sea [Bayside Place M's deli].

Located in Maizuru Oyami Park, this restaurant is adjacent to the sea. All seats in the restaurant, with its warm wooden interior, overlook the sea, allowing diners to enjoy their meal while feeling the various faces of the sea. If you are lucky, you may be able to enjoy the restaurant's signature dishes while watching the comings and goings of the Self-Defense Force ships.

M's deli's special "Hiuchi" sea food keema curry at Bayside Place M's deli.

The signature dish, M's Deli's special "Hiuchi's" Kima Curry for 1,320 yen, is a keema curry with plenty of meat and vegetables that has been simmered for a day and slowly laid down, based on the curry menu of the multi-purpose support vessel "Hiuchi". It is characterized by its slightly spicy, spice-scented flavor, and is the most popular item on the menu, with many repeat customers coming back for it. The half-and-half dish of 1,320 yen, which includes both M's Deli's famous black hashed meat sauce and Hiuchi's Kaima Curry, is a greedy dish that allows you to enjoy both flavors.

Bayside Place M's deli

  • Bayside Place M's Deli
  • 897-1 Chitose, Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan
  • 18 minutes by car from JR Higashi Maizuru Station
    19 minutes drive from "Maizuru-Higashi IC
  • Tel.0773-68-1663
  • 11:00-15:00 (LO/14:30)
  • Wednesdays, 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays, year-end and New Year holidays, other alternate holidays
  • All seats non-smoking (smoking space available) No private room Parking available

5.The original Flounder Rice faithfully reproduced [Bistro &].

An Italian café has opened on the first floor of the multi-generational exchange facility [Manabiamu]. The brightly lit interior is a comfortable space where you can relax. The brightly lit interior is a comfortable space where you can relax, and there is also an open-air terrace seating that is crowded with facility users and locals. The menu changes depending on the time of day, from morning to lunch to café, making it a versatile café that can be used all day long. Sweets delivered from the company's own atelier are also available for sale, so you can pick some up as souvenirs.

Bistro &'s JMSDF 4th Art School Original Flounder Rice

The original flounder rice of the JMSDF 4th Art School, made faithfully to the approved recipe, is 1,300 yen and is full of flavor and richness. It is also fun to adjust the distribution to your liking by pouring a little roux from the gravy boat provided as a separate garnish. With a mini salad and drink included, it is recommended for a relaxing lunchtime meal or for a quick power-up.

Bistro &

  • Bistro &
  • 1F Manabiamu, 150-11 Mizojiri, Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan
  • 14 minutes walk from JR Higashi-Maizuru Station
  • Tel. 0773-77-8555
  • 10:00-17:00 (LO/16:30)
  • Irregular holidays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
  • https://www.instagram.com/and0727/

6.Plenty of bright ingredients [Hotel Belle Mare Seaside Restaurant].

This café-restaurant is located on the second floor of the Hotel Belle Mare, a general hotel that can be used not only for lodging but also for bridal services and parties. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes using ingredients grown in the rich local climate of Maizuru, and the large windows overlook Maizuru Harbor. Guests can enjoy both course and a la carte menus, and the restaurant is open to guests not staying at the hotel as well.

Hotel Belle Mare Seaside Restaurant's Convoy Asagiri Curry Set

The colorful Asagiri Curry Set for 1,100 yen. The vegetables are cut into large pieces to increase appetite and flavor. The chicken is grilled to add flavor. Enjoy the Maizuru Kaiji Curry, a hearty dish filled with a variety of ingredients, while enjoying the spectacular view of Maizuru. Includes salad and milk. Single orders are 900 yen.

Hotel Belle Mare Seaside Restaurant

  • 2002-3 Aza-Hama, Maizuru City, Kyoto, Japan
  • 4 min. walk from bus stop "Ukishima
    16 min. walk from JR Higashi-Maizuru Sta.
  • Tel. 0773-66-2000
  • 11:30-14:00 (LO/13:30)
    Saturday and Sunday 11:30-14:00 (LO/13:30), 17:30-21:00 (LO/20:00)
  • For business days and holidays, check the website or call the store.
  • All seats non-smoking Fully private room available Parking available
  • https://www.h-mare.co.jp/

7.Spicy with plenty of soft ingredients [pizzeria SLOW]

1F of a business hotel in front of Higashi-Maizuru Station. A popular Italian restaurant that is popular with locals for its delicious Neapolitan pizza baked in a stone oven. The pizza is characterized by its crispy and chewy dough, and is particular about its unique flavor baked in a stone oven. You can enjoy authentic Italian food at a reasonable price for lunch or dinner, and can also accommodate parties. You can take out the pizza, so you can also take it with you on a seaside picnic.

pizzeria SLOW's convoy Atago beef curry set

The convoy Atago Beef Curry Set with potatoes, carrots, and other classic vegetables for 1,210 yen. The rich curry, infused with the flavor of beef, has a spicy, slightly mature finish. The almond-shaped almond rice served on a stainless steel plate is reminiscent of old-fashioned Western cuisine.

pizzeria SLOW

  • pizzeria slow
  • 7-1 Hamacho, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture Business Inn Orb Beach 1F
  • 2 minutes walk from JR "Higashi-Maizuru Station"
  • Tel.0773-64-2002
  • 11:00-14:30 (LO/14:00)
    17:30-20:00 (LO/19:30)
  • Closed on Wednesdays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
  • http://www.pizzeria-slow.com/

8.The fruity sweetness of peaches melts in the mouth [Mambo, an examiner's mambo].

This teppan-yaki restaurant is recognizable by its red signboard and lanterns. The main items on offer are takoyaki, yakisoba, and okonomiyaki, but the restaurant also offers a slightly different lineup, such as maijaga yakisoba (yakisoba flavored with meat and potatoes for 700 yen) and "bolga rice," Fukui's soul food. The restaurant is open all day, so feel free to stop by for a late lunch or a quick drink after lunch.

Senzai Curry by Mambo the Scrutinizer

The Sendai Curry, approved by the captain of the destroyer Sendai, can be tasted here for 800 yen. The first impact is a fruity sweetness from the secret ingredient of peach. The mild beef curry with the flavor of beef that has been simmered for two days has a nostalgic taste.

Mambo the Scrutinizer

  • silver-bellied mambo
  • 29-1 Gyonaga Higashi-machi, Maizuru City, Kyoto, Japan
  • 11-minute walk from JR Higashi-Maizuru Station
  • Tel.0773-63-7700
  • 11:30-22:00 *Reservations required after 19:00
    Take-out 11:00-18:00
  • Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), and irregular holidays when events are held.
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available

9.Sea Curry served in a historical building [café in Building 5]

A group of red-brick warehouses built by the former Navy from the Meiji to Taisho periods. The café is located in Building No. 5, the largest and most robust of the eight buildings designated as National Important Cultural Properties. In the stately atmosphere that has watched over the history of Maizuru Harbor, visitors can enjoy light meals such as curry and pizza, as well as soft ice cream and coffee from the café menu. Take a break from strolling along the seaside.

Curry specially made for the destroyer Fuyuzuki at the café in Building 5

The destroyer Fuyuzuki's special curry, 950 yen, is an authentic Maritime Self-Defense Force curry that has received cooking instruction from the ship's crew who actually cook on the ship and have been issued a certificate of certification by the captain. The menu also includes unexpected sweets such as tapioca pudding for 300 yen, which was made with reference to the Navy's cooking textbook, "Reference Book of Naval Kappo Techniques.

No.5 Building Cafe

  • 5Google Cafe
  • Maizuru Red Brick Park, 1039-2 Kita Suibi, Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan
  • 3 minutes walk from bus stop "Shiyakusho-mae".
    19 min. walk from JR Higashi Maizuru Sta.
  • Tel.0773-64-2002
  • 11:00-14:00
    Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 11:00-15:00
  • Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
  • https://5goutoucafe.jp/

10.A delightful volume that satisfies both body and soul [Benten Restaurant]

Established 50 years ago, this restaurant is run by an energetic mother who symbolizes active seniors. When you go up to the spacious tatami room, you will feel at home, as if you have returned to your parents' home. The restaurant has long had a close relationship with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), as it built a banquet hall in response to a request from JMSDF officers who wanted a space where they could hold banquets, and the restaurant has inherited the recipes of the 23rd Air Defense Force.

A set of Maritime Self-Defense Force Curry, a recipe from the 23rd Aero Squadron at Restaurant Benten

Enjoyed in an at-home atmosphere is the Marine Curry Set for 1,100 yen, a recipe inherited from the 23rd Aero Squadron. The traditional recipe has been rearranged with the addition of fond de veau to create a nostalgic taste. The set is filled with melt-in-your-mouth meat and large vegetables, and comes with a generous serving of salad and a drink, making it a highly satisfying set. For a limited time only, a fruit service is also available.

Benten Restaurant

  • restaurant serving food in Bento
  • 241-3 Kita-suke, Maizuru City, Kyoto, Japan
  • 12 minutes drive from "Higashi Maizuru IC
    15 min. walk from bus stop "Dongmon".
  • Tel.0773-63-3964
  • 11:00-14:00 *Reservations required in the evening
  • Closed on Tuesdays
  • All seats non-smoking Fully private room available Parking available

11.Luxurious taste made with a lot of time and effort [GORO SKY CAFÉ nanako].

This café-restaurant is located in Gorogatake Park, which has been selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in the Kinki region. The restaurant overlooks the beautiful rias coast of Maizuru Bay, downtown Maizuru, and the Kokusai Wharf. In addition to light meals such as hamburgers, the restaurant offers a wide variety of sweets such as Zenzai and pancakes. Enjoy a delicious meal while admiring the spectacular view.

GORO SKY CAFÉ nanako's convoy Myoko beef curry

Salad and ice cream are arranged like a children's lunch for adults on an original silver plate engraved with the name of the destroyer Myoko. The uplifting convoy Myoko beef curry (1,500 yen) is based on a bouillon made by simmering beef loin for hours and removing the scum many times. This luxurious flavor is combined with the sweetness of onions sauteed until candy-colored, resulting in a rich, full flavor. The croquettes are Maizuru's famous meat and potato croquettes.

GORO SKY CAFÉ nanako

  • Goro Sky Cafe Nanako
  • 237 Aza-Kamiyasu, Maizuru City, Kyoto, Japan
  • 20 minutes drive from "Maizuru-Nishi IC
    48 min. walk from bus stop "Gorogatake Koen-guchi".
  • Tel.0773-63-0414
  • 10:00-17:00 (LO/16:30)
  • 7 days a week
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
  • https://goro-sky.jp/

12.Full of the flavor of beef tendon and vegetables [Ameiro Bistro Arles]

A locally loved bistro Italian restaurant that serves all kinds of Western food based on Italian cuisine. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes including pasta, pizza, and tapas to be enjoyed with a glass of wine. Both lunch and dinner courses can be ordered, making it the perfect place for a special occasion. The fresh seafood menu can be enjoyed only in Maizuru, where the sea and markets are nearby. The cakes served at the restaurant are made in the company's own workshop and are also available for sale.

Ameiro Bistro Arles' Maizuru Ship Curry (Maizuru Base Operations Unit)

Maishima Curry (Maizuru Base Operations Unit), carefully and slowly stewed with beef tendon, is 1,300 yen. This elaborate dish is infused with the flavor of vegetables and has more sweetness than spiciness. Salad and milk are included, and the salad can be changed to an appetizer for 200 yen, and the milk can be changed to a soft drink for an additional 200 yen. 5 servings per day are limited, so early arrival is recommended.

Ameiro Bistro Arles

  • 252-2 Uoya, Maizuru City, Kyoto, Japan
  • 5 min. walk from bus stop "Hirokoji".
    17 min. walk from JR Nishi-Maizuru Sta.
  • Tel. 0773-76-6661
  • 11:30-15:00 (LO/14:00)
    18:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
  • Closed on Mondays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room Parking available
  • https://www.instagram.com/arle2013623/

13.Our signature beef curry, simmered over and over again.

Located along Route 27, the restaurant offers a bar menu using local ingredients, including seafood, at the counter or in a spacious tatami room. The bar is open from noon to night, and offers udon and soba noodles, seafood rice bowls, and other lunch set menus, as well as a variety of sweets and sweets. With a children's menu as well, this is a great spot for the whole family to enjoy a happy time in the city.

Bundled supply ship Mashu Beef Curry

The supply ship Mashu Beef Stew Curry with tender beef tendon is priced at 1,180 yen. The long, thin plate and the flag on the rice are reminiscent of the Self Defense Fleet. We also recommend the Navy Udon set (1,450 yen), which includes curry with beef tendon and handmade noodles, or the Captain Mashu plate (1,830 yen), which includes curry with beef tendon, handmade noodles, meat and potato croquettes, salad, and pickles.

foolish commoner

  • foolish commoner
  • 170-7 Kitatanabe, Maizuru City, Kyoto, Japan
  • 7 min. walk from JR Nishi-Maizuru Sta.
  • Tel. 0773-77-1490
  • 11:30-22:00 (LO/21:30)
  • New Year's Day
  • All seats non-smoking (smoking space available) Fully private room available Parking available
  • https://www.bongu.jp/

14.Beef simmered in red wine [Odaisho Sebalu].

A small dining room located in the shopping street [Sun Mall Manai] near Nishi-Maizuru Station. The store has a homely atmosphere, and the owner is a friendly person who welcomes you. We offer a wide range of dishes using seasonal and local ingredients, from drinks that go well with drinks to side dishes that go well with rice. Offering a wide selection of original cocktails and other alcoholic beverages, the bar is crowded with regular customers at night as an antenna spot in the city.

Gozaisho Sebalu's convoy Hiyuga no Kokumaro Curry

The convoy Hiyuga's Kokumaro Curry, 990 yen, has a fun plate shaped like a destroyer. The secret to the delicious flavor is the extra step of simmering the beef in red wine until it becomes tender. It has a rich flavor with a hint of sweetness amidst the spiciness. It is a popular dish not only among fans who come to the restaurant to try the KAIJI Curry, but also among local regulars and tourists.

Odaidokoro Sebal

  • Odaidokoro Sebal
  • 300-11 Hikido, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture (Manai 3-chome)
  • 5 minutes walk from JR Nishi-Maizuru Station
  • Tel.0773-75-3257
  • 12:00-14:00
    18:00-23:00
  • Closed on Mondays
  • All seats non-smoking Fully private room available Parking available
  • http://sebal.jp/
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