A taste of the intersection of Tokai and Kanto! Shizuoka City [Nostalgic Bar] Denakin 🍺

Shizuoka City, which has long flourished as a castle town called "Sumpu," has a rich food culture rooted in the city, backed by its warm climate. Especially since the Edo period, many people came and went from the city as a key point on the Tokaido road, and a unique taste was developed that reflects the characteristics of both Kanto and Tokai. Currently, around JR Shizuoka Station and Shizuoka Railway's Shin-Shizuoka Station, many restaurants are operating in the streets that still retain the structure of the castle town, and their nostalgic appearance attracts many people. ① Omura Bar (photos 1-5) Founded in 1916! This famous restaurant is said to be the oldest izakaya still standing in Shizuoka City. Not only does it have a certain style, but when you approach cautiously, you will be greeted by a humorous lantern-shaped neon sign. The irregularly flashing neon lights are full of the atmosphere of an old-fashioned "bar" and are filled with warmth, like a gentle tap on the shoulder of the visitor. As soon as I opened the door, I was surprised by how lively it was. From the irregularly curved counter, the tatami room behind it, and even the "second counter" that is difficult to see from the entrance, drunk customers were lined up as far as the eye could see, all laughing and red-faced. I looked at the menu at a counter that somehow managed to find an empty one, and the lineup seemed to include everything people want in an "izakaya" - skewers, sashimi, stewed tripe... And yet, the "Today's Recommendation" also included seasonal dishes such as bonito sashimi, raw oysters, and fried corn. Of course, fresh fish and sake from the local Shizuoka area were also available, and the small size of the restaurant, which is perfect for solo customers, made it the perfect environment to enjoy the diverse menu to the fullest. Furthermore, when I "explored" the restaurant after using the restroom, I was surprised to find that for some reason there was a pond inside the restaurant with carp swimming in it. If you just take this photo, it looks like a restaurant in a period drama, but the staff around it are busily moving around with many mugs in their hands, which is quite mysterious. Judging from the strange shape of the counter and the name of the restaurant, which calls itself a "bar," it seems that several types of business have been combined or changed over the years, which makes the history of this restaurant even more interesting. Overall, if someone from overseas asks you "What is a Japanese izakaya?", you'll want to answer them by saying that they should first go to Omura Bar. Access: About 15 minutes walk from Shin-Shizuoka Station Sample menu: Sashimi platter (small): 791 yen, Motsu stew: 591 yen, Isojiman Honjozo (1 cup 710 yen) ② Aji no Mise Nodaya (photos 6-10) A famous restaurant for Shizuoka City's representative gourmet dish, "Shizuoka oden." Shizuoka oden is a unique type of oden that developed in the city around the Taisho era. It is a local gourmet dish made with a black broth made by simmering strong soy sauce and a lot of fish paste from nearby fishing ports. The food culture has been passed down through the generations, with alleys in the city lined with oden specialty shops. Nodaya faithfully adheres to the standards of Shizuoka oden, and in front of the counter seats is a bubbling oden pot with a delicious miso flavor. In addition to the black fish cake and beef tendon that are symbols of Shizuoka oden, there is a wide selection of unique ingredients such as miso-covered daikon and pork tripe, so you'll be excited even before ordering. The unique slightly burnt flavor concentrates the flavor of the fish and meat, and you can enjoy this supreme combination with a variety of local sake that Shizuoka is proud of. This restaurant is thoroughly committed to promoting Shizuoka's food culture, and in addition to oden, they also create original dishes that make full use of local ingredients, mainly from the former Suruga region, such as "Tuna tsun-tsun salad" and "Orido eggplant miso dengaku." What's even more interesting is that they don't just serve Shizuoka oden, they also serve "Kanto oden." The fact that Shizuoka oden, which is relatively heavily influenced by Chukyo culture, and Kanto oden stand side by side as signature menu items seems to embody the unique charm of Shizuoka City, which is an intersection or junction between Tokai and Kanto. Access: About 15 minutes walk from Shin-Shizuoka Station Menu example: Miso oden (Shizuoka-style oden) beef tendon: 385 yen, tuna tsun-tsun-ae: 715 yen, Garyuume Junmai Ginjo (1 cup 950 yen) #Omura Bar #Nodaya #Aji no Mise Nodaya #Shizuoka Gourmet #Shizuoka City Gourmet #Shizuoka Trip #Shizuoka Tourism #Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism #Shizuoka Genki Trip #Shizuoka City #picshiz #Domestic Travel Lover #I want to connect with domestic travel lovers #Shizuoka Izakaya #Shizuoka Oden #Oden Shop #Oden Izakaya #Oden Lover #Locally Produced #Established Izakaya #Shizuoka Local Sake #Shizuoka Sake #Isojiman #Garyuume #Bar Wanderings #Nostalgic #Nostalgic Atmosphere #Solo Travel #Life with Travel