Jú - Shibayama

I visited a winter limited-time special house-style restaurant in the countryside to try their simmered tripe set meal. I had been there a while ago and had mis... read more I visited a winter limited-time special house-style restaurant in the countryside to try their simmered tripe set meal. I had been there a while ago and had missed out on the tripe set meal, so I was craving it this time. The restaurant's appearance was impressive for this area. It seemed like they had renovated it. The handwritten curtain added to the charm. The interior of the restaurant was also clean. Upon entering, I saw a sign for the simmered tripe dish. Naturally, I ordered the simmered tripe set meal for 770 yen and an extra large portion of rice for 165 yen. The restaurant was run by a father, mother, and their daughter, it seemed. They kept the place very clean and had solid measures in place for infection prevention. The rice portion was huge! The extra charge for the large portion was worth it. The simmered dish consisted of tripe and burdock. The burdock was cut into big pieces and was crunchy. I was surprised by how tender the tripe was. The flavor of the tofu was a bit lacking, maybe they prepped it in a pressure cooker? The burdock was also tender. The tripe was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and I polished off the extra large portion of rice. I left feeling full and satisfied. They offered a complimentary drink after the meal. Looking at the menu again, I noticed something about "pork peeler ramen." I wonder what that is... I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

On September 6, 2021, I had lunch while strolling through the rainy streets of Shibayamacho. It was after 12 o'clock and the restaurant was crowded. I asked the... read more On September 6, 2021, I had lunch while strolling through the rainy streets of Shibayamacho. It was after 12 o'clock and the restaurant was crowded. I asked the efficient female waitress, "What do you recommend for ramen?" and ordered the "Hakata ramen, large portion" for 1,100 yen. The straight thin noodles had an elegant light soup. The hot stir-fried ingredients included leeks, fish cakes, shrimp, squid, pork, onions, green onions, cabbage, carrots, and bamboo shoots, and their deliciousness made me quickly finish the large ramen bowl. Every table had local customers happily finishing their set meals and noodles. There is parking available, and both table seating and traditional Japanese low table seating are available.

Visited in December 2020. I had business in this area and originally planned to go to a tuna restaurant, but it was closed. So, I did some research and found th... read more Visited in December 2020. I had business in this area and originally planned to go to a tuna restaurant, but it was closed. So, I did some research and found this place instead. There was another ramen shop with a slightly inaccessible exterior, but there weren't many other dining options around. It was situated along the street like a solitary house. I arrived a bit early for lunch and had to wait in a somewhat unmanaged parking lot. I entered as soon as it opened. The interior was spacious with raised tatami seating, giving off a tavern-like atmosphere at night. They had a variety of set meals and rice bowl options, and I mistakenly ordered the vegetable stir-fry set instead of the meat stir-fry set. I was a bit disappointed when it was served, but the flavor was delicious and I found myself eating my rice with vegetables eagerly. It was a bit odd that there was no price difference between the meat and vegetable options, but I look forward to trying other dishes next time.