Cafe • 855 Matsuzaki, Kozaki, Katori District, Chiba 289-0224, Japan
Located in Katori-gun, Kozaki-machi, Chiba Prefecture, the roadside station 'Fermentation Town Kouzaki' is known as the first roadside station themed around fermentation in Japan. Here lies the charming café 'Hakkou Sabo'. In a bright glass-walled interior, you can enjoy numerous creative menus using fermented products.
A pork bun that lets you enjoy the flavor of miso from the appearance to the aroma using local Hirajin Shoten's miso. Within the slightly brown dough, the filling is packed with meat with a faint miso scent. The aroma is not overpowering, striking a perfect balance with the meat.
An exquisite dessert kneaded with locally handmade miso and cream cheese into milk gelato. The richness of the miso and the smoothness of the cream cheese create a remarkable harmony. Emphasizing natural materials, the miso grains are used as they are.
Topped with cheese, bell pepper, and quail eggs on a local specialty 'Hishio' (moromi miso) sauce. You might be astonished by the surprisingly good pairing of melted cheese and moromi miso.
The store also provides a bright eat-in space. Why not experience the profoundness of fermented foods during a leisurely time? Additionally, at the attached information dissemination corner, you can gather various information about fermentation.
'Hakkou Sabo' is a special place where you can thoroughly enjoy the allure of fermented foods. The creative menu fused with local ingredients and fermentation techniques will surely lead to new taste discoveries. When visiting the roadside station, be sure to indulge in the world of fermentation at 'Hakkou Sabo'. An unexpected delicious encounter awaits you.