Restaurant • 1371 Hōhokuchō Ōaza Tasuki, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 759-5512, Japan
While driving along a country road in Toyokita, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, you will encounter a quietly nestled standalone restaurant named 'Asakaze.' It is a renowned spot where the owner, who once served as a chef in the dining car of the Blue Train 'Asakaze,' showcases his skills.
The signature dish at 'Asakaze' is undoubtedly the wagyu hamburger. Made with 100% Miyazaki beef, it offers a luxurious experience characterized by a juicy and flavorful taste. It pairs excellently with the original demiglace sauce, and adding a soft-boiled egg enhances the taste. The steamed vegetables on the side are also sweet, and all are exquisite.
Besides hamburgers, there's a variety of menu items, including beef stew, mushroom doria, and pasta. Each dish offers a nostalgic yet fresh flavor unique to 'Asakaze.' Especially, the wagyu in the beef stew is so tender it falls apart easily with chopsticks.
The small interior, with only four counter seats and one inner room for 2-4 people, enhances its hidden appeal. As a popular establishment, wait times may occur during busy periods.
'Asakaze' is a precious establishment preserving the dining car flavors from the Blue Train era into the modern day. Centered around exquisite hamburgers, every dish is crafted with care. Why not enjoy nostalgic and novel flavors at a hidden restaurant quietly standing on a country road?