Enjoy local gourmet food such as TsuGyoza in TsuCity, the prefectural capital of Mie! : Ai Yamamoto’s view! Tsu edition

This time I came to TsuCity, the prefectural capital of Mie Prefecture.
TsuCity is located in the central part of Mie Prefecture and is home to many functions such as various companies, higher education institutions, and cultural facilities such as the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center.
We're featuring the exquisite gourmet food in Tsu TsuCity ♪ We'll introduce you to many soul foods and famous restaurants that are loved by the city's residents!

The first place I came to was Hachimitsu-Man Honpo.
Hachimitsu-Man sold here are soul food that will make everyone, young and old, smile. Me and my family love it♪
Near the entrance of the store, you can watch Hachimitsu-Man being baked through the window glass. It's fun just looking at it, and you can't help but be transfixed!

When you step inside, the entire store is filled with the scent of honey.
Since its founding, Hachimitsu-Man Honpo has only sold one type of Hachimitsu-Man wrapped in strained bean paste. The price is 60 yen and you can order from 1 piece. There is also an eat-in corner in the store, and if you eat there, it will cost 65 yen per piece.
While we were reporting, there was a constant flow of customers, including many regulars. It seems that there are many people who come from far away. In addition to the main store, Hachimitsu-Man can be purchased at Michi-no-eki and Tsu Station, and it is said that 3,000 to 4,000 buns are sold each day! It's extremely popular...!
The great thing about it is that you can buy it freshly made every time ♪ I would like to try Hachimitsu-Man right away at the store ♪

I ordered two Hachimitsu-Man. It has a cute round shape!
It's also great that when you eat inside, you can get tea for free! ! Then let's have it♪

The dough is kneaded with honey, and the gently sweet strained bean paste is wrapped in it, making it a perfect match! ! !
We always sell them freshly baked, so they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This deliciousness impresses me no matter how many times I eat it...
Although it's small and light, it has a rich honey and bean paste that you can't stop eating. You can eat as many as you want! I can understand why everyone loves it.

The store also sold several different products made with honey.
Honey is highly nutritious and very good for health and beauty. There are many interesting products such as honey throat lozenges and honey soap♪
My favorite among them is this Manuka Honey. Manuka honey is a honey that is often used by actors and is perfect for throat care.
It's effective against sore throats and has a high sterilizing effect, so it can also help prevent colds! The power of honey is truly amazing!

A famous manju filled with the deliciousness of honey that is loved by many people.
You can also eat it freshly made on the spot. You can also take it home as a souvenir and eat it with everyone.
We hope you will enjoy the best manju that will bring a smile to your face when you eat it as a memory of your trip TsuCity.

Next, we visited Asahiya, a long-established Matsusaka beef restaurant.
Asahiya purchases Matsusaka beef directly from farmers and sells high-quality meat at a reasonable price. It is also famous for bidding on half of the Matsusaka-flavored meats, including the best Matsusaka beef, at the annual Matsusaka Beef Exhibition.
Purveyor to TsuCity! Let's go into this very popular shop right away♪

When you enter the store, there are rows of meats lined up.
We have a wide selection of Matsusaka beef, pork, chicken, ham, sausage, handmade side dishes, and more! ! There are various cuts available, and it's like a meat department store!
I was also surprised at the size of the store. This photo is also part of it! The store was busy with many customers, and there was a line at the cash register. What I will get at Asahiya this time is...

Shazam! ! !
TsuGyoza is a local gourmet dish from TsuCity that originated as a school lunch. Huge fried dumplings! It's wrapped in a skin that's 15 centimeters in diameter! It's about the size of an adult's palm.
The outside skin is crispy and the inside is juicy and delicious! It has plenty of chives and Matsusaka beef filling inside. With this size and this deliciousness, it's definitely worth eating♪
This shop also has a wide variety of fried foods such as croquettes and minced meat cutlets, which can be fried in-house and eaten as is, making it perfect for eating while walking!

The next thing I received was the special Matsusaka beef hamburger. This hamburger is the type you can take home and grill at home.
The meat has a good sweetness and texture, and is juicy and delicious.You can enjoy the natural flavor of the meat, and it has a strong flavor, so it's delicious even if you eat it as is without adding sauce.
The hamburger and gyoza made with Matsusaka beef♪ Both were exquisite...I was very satisfied♪

Asahiya is a place where you can buy high-quality, fresh Matsusaka beef at a reasonable price, and has been loved by Mie Prefecture residents for a long time for its deliciousness and commitment.
It was a dream-like meat department store with a wide variety of products that made you excited just by looking at it♪
I saw the smiles on the faces of the customers as they were choosing their meat, and I once again felt the power of happiness that meat has. It's wonderful to have family gatherings around delicious meat.
Asahiya's Matsusaka beef is filled with the seller's commitment. I would like to come shopping with my family next time! Thank you for the meal♪

The last restaurant we came to was Shingyutei, which was founded in 1898.
There are many eel restaurants in TsuCity, and it is said that the per capita consumption of eel was once the highest in Japan. Shingyatei is a long-established and well-established restaurant that supports the eel culture of Tsu and is known by almost everyone in Tsu.
In this interview, we will be able to take a special tour of the kitchen!
I'm excited to see what kind of eel I'll be able to meet♪ So let's go right away!

As soon as I got inside, I went to the kitchen.
The chopped eel is slowly grilled over charcoal. The skilled hands of the craftsman are cool! You can't help but admire the way they work so quickly.
When the eel is delivered to the eel, it is said that by letting it swim in natural well water, the stress will be relieved and the eel will be energized and its taste will increase.
Once the skin is baked until crispy, it is soaked in a traditional sauce of boiled down soy sauce, mirin, rock sugar, etc. and left to rest for over a week to infuse the flavor, and then baked again and it's done!
Hmm, nice scent. I'm looking forward to eating it♪

See you! Finally, we meet the eel bowl.
This time I ordered a medium bowl with three pieces of eel.
Let's have it right away♪

yeah~! The skin is crispy and the inside is soft and delicious!
It's loaded with fat, sweet and juicy and irresistible♪
The aroma unique to charcoal grilling is very strong, and you can enjoy it with chopsticks. The traditional sweet and salty sauce goes perfectly with the eel, making it the ultimate in deliciousness.
Both the eel and the rice were voluminous and I was very satisfied ♪ I'm so happy!

I also received a limited quantity of fried liver♪
Only one liver can be taken from one eel, but there are about eight livers, and this one is also large. Crispy and fragrant on the outside and plump on the inside. The bittersweetness of the liver and the sauce combine well.
The first time I tried eel liver, it had an addictive taste!
It was delicious too... Thank you for the meal!

Discover interesting menus here!
Apparently, Shingyutei has a large bowl of eel bowl that is beyond the norm. Only those who finish the medium-sized portion can buy the large-sized portion, and can take on the challenge...!
But this Nakamori is also amazing! For an additional 150 yen on top of the rice bowl price, you can get a medium-sized bowl, but the amount of rice is a whopping 930g! ! ! The average size is 370g, so it's more than double the amount. And the large serving is 1400g! ! ! As shown in the photo, the lid does not close. lol
Even if you can't eat it all, you can take it home. If you are confident, please try starting from the middle portion.

130 years since its establishment. Shingyutei continues to be loved by the people of TsuCity, and there are many families that have been going there for three or four generations.
At this restaurant, which has continued to preserve its history and tradition, you can enjoy delicious eel of the highest quality at a low price.When you come to Tsu, why not stop by!

I'm full! Everything was absolutely delicious!
TsuCity, the prefectural capital of Mie, is full of attractive gourmet food. The flavors that can only be found here
It is sure to fill your stomach and heart with happiness♪
Please come and visit TsuCity!

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Born in 1995, from Mie Prefecture. She made her debut as an actress in the 2016 drama ``Tokyo Joshi Zukan''. After that, he appeared in TV dramas such as ``Detective Story'' (18), and made his first regular appearance in a drama series in ``Todome no Kiss'' (18). She made her screen debut in the movie "Your Bird Sings" (18) and appeared in films such as "Donten Town" (19). In addition to acting, she is also active in a wide range of activities, including appearances as a reporter on Mie Television and TV Aichi programs.