Okage Yokocho
『SushihisaAfter eating tekone sushi at ``, I went to ``Okage Yokocho”.
『Okage Yokocho” is an area, more like a town, with about 50 different shops lined up.
There are a variety of shops, from souvenir shops to restaurants and liquor stores, and it's such a tourist spot that you won't be able to leave without stopping by when you come to Ise/Naiku.
『Okage YokochoI came to the entrance of ``, but I feel something strange.
The beckoning cat that was previously placed at the entrance was gone. .
For a whileOkage YokochoI finally found it after taking a walk inside.
If you don't see this,Okage YokochoIt doesn't feel like you're there. .
Now that we've seen it safely, let's go eat some food.
Fukusuke
First, let's try Ise udon, a specialty of Ise.
Located in Okage Yokocho, famous for Ise udon.Fukusuke”.
I visited after 11:30, and it was close to lunch time, so the restaurant was crowded.
There was a line of about 5 people to order.
I think it's okay to secure your seat before lining up to order, or you can secure your seat after ordering.
There is indoor and outdoor seating, with tatami mats and table options.
Basically, you'll be seated together, and there are a lot of seats, so unless it's raining and you can't use the outdoor area, you'll probably be able to sit somewhere.
Handmade Ise Udon
This time, “Handmade Ise Udon (800 yen)” I ordered.
It's not handmade.Ise udon (600 yen)”, but since it was a great opportunity, I paid an additional 200 yen and made it by hand.
Payment methods include cash, credit cards, various electronic money, and QR codes.
After ordering, receive a number and wait at your seat.
After about 5 minutes, the staff will call your number, and if you respond by raising your hand, they will bring it to your seat.
Let's get it then.
The ingredients are simple: noodles, green onions, and dashi soy sauce.
It's called the so-called soup-less type, or it's a warm type of bukkake udon.
If you stir it thoroughly, the udon will turn a nice color like this.
Ise udon is famous for not being chewy, but this one felt just a little chewy.
The Fukuoka restaurant I ate beforeMaki udon” I think it has more firmness.
It has a chewy texture and a slight chewiness, and when you bite into it, you can feel the sweetness.
The dashi soy sauce tastes like soy sauce, but you can really feel the bonito-based soup throughout, and it's not as salty as it looks.
In addition to the salty taste, it also has a sweet taste.
I didn't order it this time, but with a different taste...Warm egg (100 yen)” and “Raw egg (100 yen)” I think there are some toppings.
There is some chili pepper on the table, so feel free to use it as you like.
It's about a little less than one serving, so if you're a small eater, you might be satisfied with just one cup, but if you're an average person, I don't think it will interfere with your eating trip.
I think two people can share a cup, and if you're visiting Okage Yokocho in Ise, it's a cup you should try.
Ajishokan Morishita Liquor Store
I ate tekone sushi and Ise udon, and since I can eat for a while, I think I'll have a drink next.
So, ``Ajishokan Morishita Liquor Store”.
At this restaurant, you can mainly enjoy Japanese sake.
When it comes to sake from Ise or Mie, it's Saku.
There was a set of 3 drinks to compare 3 types of drinks, but since the brand I wanted to drink was in a different set, I decided to order a single item.
Made by Ise Jingu Limited
If you order a single item, it is 150ml and costs 1,000 yen per type.
I had the Ise Jingu limited edition sake, so I had to order it.
It was a fruity cup with banana and lychee flavors, and a creamy sweetness with a touch of sugar.
Made by NOUVEU new sake
This is also a creation, and I have no choice but to order it when it comes to new sake in 2025.
You can feel the flavor and fruitiness of the rice, and the aftertaste is refreshing.
After a while, as the temperature rose, the fruitiness became stronger.
I thought I'd drink it quickly, but I ended up gulping down 300ml of sake without intending to. .
There is a snack menu, but since there was enough food, I didn't eat any snacks and just drank sake.
150ml is a lot. .
I would say the tasting size is about 50ml. .
Okage Yokocho Butasute
Next is “Okage Yokocho” Speaking of the famous store “Okage Yokocho Butasute”.
It opened as a butcher shop, and because the beef was so delicious,ButasuteThe name of the store became ``.'' .
There is a store in Geku, and there is also a store in Marunouchi. .
Here “Okage YokochoI feel a sense of elegance when I eat there.
For eating while walking, ``Croquette (120 yen)』、『Minced cutlet (300 yen)” is on sale.
It also functions as a butcher shop, so you can also purchase meat.
You can also eat inside the restaurant and enjoy dishes such as sukiyaki and gyu-nabe.
There are separate lines for those who want to eat while walking and those who want to eat inside, and when I visited around 12:30, there was a line of about 20 people for those who wanted to eat while walking.
Since all you have to do is buy and pay, the turnover rate is good, and in just over 5 minutes, it's your turn.croquette” and “Minced cutlet” I asked.
croquette
First of all,croquette” I will receive it from.
The meat has a strong flavor.
The potatoes have a melty texture and are definitely a delicious croquette.
Minced cutlet
Next is “Minced cutlet”.
You can really feel the meat, but surprisingly the vegetable flavor and sweetness of the onions and carrots also stand out.
Both are delicious, but if I had to choose between the two, I would personally say ``croquetteI think I would recommend ``.
Akafuku main store
We've had plenty of carbohydrates, alcohol, and fried food, so let's finish off with dessert.
So, ``Akafuku main store”.
When you think of Ise, you think of Akafuku, and when you think of Akafuku, you think of Ise, or rather, it's a souvenir from the Tokai area.
Akafuku is available in limited quantities at Nagoya Station and other locations, so I love it so much that not only myself, but also my wife and others request it when they go on a business trip to Nagoya.
There are store openings in Tokyo as well, and I go there to buy things.
I visited around 12:50.
You can purchase Akafuku to take home or as a souvenir, but you can also eat it inside the store.
There's only one item on the menu, and it's a set that includes two Akafuku pieces and tea.Akafuku Mochi Bon (400 yen)” only.
You stand in line to order, and once you've placed your order, you're given a number to secure your spot in the store.
The store staff will bring it to you right away.
Akafuku mochi
Akafuku is basically red bean paste mochi, but for some reason this simple combination is delicious.
The Akafuku I eat at the main store feels even more delicious than usual.
The tea was roasted green tea and had a warm taste.
By the way, in front of the main store is ``Akafuku main store store'In 'Akafuku Zenzai (800 yen)”It seems that you can get it.
This is also something to be concerned about, but I decided to skip it this time due to my stomach capacity. .
Impressions
We ate at 3 restaurants in Okage Yokocho, to be more precise, we ate and drank, and ended up eating at ``Akafuku main storeThanks to Ise, I was able to fully enjoy the area around Yokocho.
I visited some super major places, but as I was walking around, I found many interesting shops around Ise and Naiku.
I visit Ise once every few years, so I'd like to introduce other shops other than these on my next visit.
