Japanese restaurant • 42 Ōzu, Ozu, Ehime 795-0012, Japan
"Ozu Robata Aburaya," located in the heart of Ozu City, is a modernized robatayaki izakaya that serves local Ehime cuisine. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm, wooden interior. From the counter seats, you can watch the chefs skillfully cooking on the robata grills.
A specialty of Aburaya is the "tonkuri mabushi," which combines pork and chestnuts. It delivers a fresh and surprising taste with a moist texture and a sweet and savory flavor reminiscent of hitsumabushi. It's also recommended to pour dashi broth over it and enjoy it like ochazuke.
Don't miss the abura soba with its fragrant namy soup of sudachi. They also offer other menus using local Ehime ingredients, such as tai meshi and Black Wagyu fillet steak.
Amidst the calm atmosphere that you wouldn't expect from an izakaya, you're guaranteed to be intoxicated by the luxurious flavors unique to Ozu. The innovative dishes that modernize local cuisine will surely leave a lasting impression as a memorable part of your journey.