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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. 忠実に再現する元祖カレイライス[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/
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