Restaurant Ichigen CoCoLo Niigata branch
Today is January 2, 2025.
I'm currently going back to my parents' house, but I got tired of the somewhat luxurious meals during the year-end and New Year holidays, so I decided to sneak out of my parents' house and come to Niigata Station with my wife.
I'm going to eat a meal that has nothing to do with the New Year holidays.
The renovation work at Niigata Station is coming to an end, and the number of restaurants in the Niigata Station building has increased considerably.
Among these many options, the ramen restaurant ``Restaurant Ichigen CoCoLo Niigata branch” I came to.
The most standard ``Morning ramen (800 yen)” was selected.
This is an unusual dish made with soup stock made from tuna head and pork bones.
As it looks, it's a pretty quick cup.
It's delicious, but the taste is a bit lacking for lunch.
As the name suggests, I think it's the perfect flavor to eat first thing in the morning or after drinking.
My wife ordered a set that included half ramen and 5 pieces of sushi.Ladies set (1,200 yen)” was ordered.
I got some sushi and it didn't taste bad.
In addition to sushi, they also have seafood bowls, so it seemed like a good idea to order them with a rice-based menu.
Ponshukan Niigata Eiden
Next is Niigata Station, a tourist destination called ``Ponshukan Niigata Eiden”.
For 500 yen, you will receive 5 coins and an ochoco.
Just place the choco on the brand of your choice, insert a coin, press the button, and the sake will be poured out, making it a perfect gacha-gacha for adults.
You can get one drink for 1 to 3 coins.
1st cup: Tayu Special Junmai (1 coin)
The overall impression is sweet.
The first half is pear-like, and the second half is mango.
I think it might be difficult to pair it with meals, but it seems good to drink on its own.
There are more than 100 types of alcohol, so you might have a hard time deciding what to drink, but there are pop-ups posted for each brand and ranking, so I think it's a good idea to refer to them.
2nd cup: Tsuruyo Junmai Ginjo (2 coins)
It has a refreshing peach and mint flavor.
It has a sweet yet refreshing impression.
3rd cup: Tsuruyo Junmai Daiginjo (2 coins)
You can see the feel of the apple as it is in the pop.
When the temperature rises a little, the taste changes to a rich flavor.
edge
Next, we will move from Niigata Station to Bandai, the center of Niigata.
Along the way, there isedgeIt was New Year's Day, but they were open, so I decided to stop by and have a drink.
The restaurant was quite crowded, probably because everyone was tired of the luxurious New Year's cuisine.
We had a quick drink centered around the famous minced meat cutlet.
Niigata Hasegawaya
After accompanying my wife shopping in the Bandai area, it was my turn.
Not only can you purchase alcohol, but you can also do Kakuuchi.Niigata Hasegawaya” I visited.
Sake was the main product sold, but there was also a wide range of products including craft beer, whisky, gin, and liqueurs.
This time, I drank the 1st release from Yoshida Denzai Distillery in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture.
It's a grain whiskey, so it has a grainy and charred aroma, a plum-like Newborn flavor, and a nutty aftertaste.
I received permission from my wife to purchase, so I purchased several bottles of Japanese sake and more.
Bincho Charcoal Grilled Yakiniku Tenten Niigata Ekimae Branch
It was almost 7:00 pm, so I decided to eat dinner before heading home.
Even though many stores were closed for New Year holidays, they remained open.Bincho Charcoal Grilled Yakiniku Tenten Niigata Ekimae Branch”.
Even though logistics were suspended due to the year-end and New Year holidays, there were many types of offal, and the taste was delicious.
I focused on hormones, so it was quite cheap and the meal was very satisfying.
I ate a small amount of lean meat such as short ribs and roast, which were also good, so I'd like to try those next time.
After dinner, I calmly returned to my parents' house.
Impressions
Many shops were not open due to the year-end and New Year holidays, but I was able to enjoy a lot of things.
The ramen, izakaya, and yakiniku were all good, so I was once again impressed with the high level of food in Niigata.
Next time, I would like to visit with my wife again when many shops are open, rather than during the New Year holidays.
