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views of a landscaped garden and
carp-filled pond. The tataki, a dish
of seared bonito fish with herbs
and seasonings is excellent.
KOCHI: Tsukasa ¥¥¥
Regional
1-2-15 Hariyama-cho,
Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0822
Tel (088) 873-4351
Serves the local tosa-ryori, which
is heavy on sashimi and other
lightly flavored fish dishes. The
seared skipjack tuna (katsu-no-
tataki) is a must try.
KOTOHIRA: Toraya Soba ¥
Noodle shop
Kani Douraku in Osaka, known for its excellent crab-based dishes 814 Kotohira-cho,
Nakatado-gun,
DK Choice TSUWANO: Yuki ¥¥ Kagawa 766-0002
Regional
Tel (0877) 75-3131
OSAKA: Kani Douraku ¥¥¥ 271-4 Ushiroda, Tsuwano-cho, Despite soba in the name here,
Seafood Shimane 699-5605 the special is handmade udon.
1-6-18 Dotonbori, Tel (0856) 72-0162 In a lovely old wooden building
Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, The menu here is based on local opposite the Maritime Musuem.
Osaka 542-0071 mountain vegetables and carp,
Tel (06) 6211-8975 which comes as sashimi and MATSUYAMA: Flankey
Crab is cooked (and sometimes in miso soup. Opposite the Kobayashi’s ¥¥
not) all ways at this landmark Hokusai Museum. Bar
restaurant, which is easily 2-3-4 Ichiban-cho,
recognized by the giant Matsuyama-shi,
mechanical crab hanging off Ehime 790-0001
the building. To make things Shikoku This lively tachinomi-ya (standing
simple, opt for a set menu such bar) on a backstreet corner two
as the kani kaiseki, which ranges blocks east of Mitsukoshi is a
from crab tempura and sushi DK Choice popular expat hangout. Drinks
to grilled or steamed crab. start at ¥300.
KOCHI: Hirome Ichiba ¥¥
Market MATSUYAMA: Tipitina’s ¥¥
OSAKA: Kigawa ¥¥¥ 2-3-1 Obiya-cho, Izakaya
Kappo-ryori Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0841 2-6-18 Sanban-cho,
1-7-7 Dotonbori, Tel (088) 822-5287 Matsuyama-shi,
Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Nowhere else in Kochi is better Ehime 790-0003
Osaka 542-0071 for soaking up the city’s night- Tel (089) 921-7011
Tel (06) 6211-3030 Closed Mon life or striking up a conversation This hip place has a menu that
The quality and cost of kaiseki than this market full of food includes grilled meats, fried rice,
but à la carte and with a more stalls. Choose from noodles, and salads. One of the quirkier
down-to-earth feel. Reservations teishoku, sashimi, curries, and dishes available is ‘toast pizza’ –
are essential here. dozens more options, then set a favorite among regulars.
up on one of the communal
OSAKA: Ume no Hana ¥¥¥ tables with a drink or two.
Kaiseki-ryori
2-6-20 Umeda, Kita-ku,
Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0001 KOCHI: Mamma Italia ¥¥
Tel (06) 6343-6320 European
Traditional interiors and 4-4 Nijudai-machi,
thoughtful presentation of meals Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0843
centered on tofu and yuba Tel (088) 873-3131 Closed Mon & Tue
(sheets of dried soy milk) are Come to this smart place
served here – without the usual opposite the Kochi Annex Hotel
high kaiseki price tags. for the delicious pizzas, which
are made in a wood-fired oven
TSUWANO: Saranoki ¥¥ by a Japanese chef who was
Koryoriya trained in Italy.
Tonomachi, Tsuwano-cho,
Shimane 699-5605 KOCHI: Tokugetsuro ¥¥¥
Tel (0856) 72-1661 Kaiseki-ryori
A variety of beautifully presented 1-17-3 Minami Hariyama-cho,
lacquerware bento boxes are on Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0833
offer, including small vegetable Tel (088) 882-0101
and tofu side dishes alongside Exquisite seafood restaurant. Some Shisha on display and available for
tempura and udon or soba. of the tatami-mat rooms have smoking at Café Absinthe in Osaka
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 310–11
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