[Kagoshima Prefecture] Great places for delicious oden! 5 picks mainly in Kagoshima City

Photograph:コロタン

Bunke Mujaki is an izakaya in the Tenmonkan area. You can enjoy Kagoshima's local specialty, miso oden (oden simmered in miso).

It is in a convenient location right near Tenmonkandori Station on the Kagoshima City Tram, and the interior has a homey atmosphere.

Photograph:Shie.H

The "miso oden (oden simmered in miso)" is slowly simmered. Despite how rich it looks, it is said to be light and easy to eat.

Among the items, the "konnyaku (yam cake)" is popular for its bouncy texture and the way it soaks up the dashi, making it very tasty.

Photograph:starrow10

The "satsuma-age (deep-fried fish cake)" is served as a set of three kinds, ranging from the classic type to one with beni shoga (pickled red ginger).

It has a juicy taste and is said to be perfect as a snack with shochu (distilled spirit).

Photograph:k99852

Sakami no Mise Hakushika is a long-standing restaurant founded in 1953, just a 3-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori Station on the Kagoshima City Tram.

Inside, there are counter seats, Sunken kotatsu seating, and Private room options, so you can relax and take your time.

Photograph:羽ちゃん19649

The "miso oden (oden simmered in white miso broth)" has a deep, rich flavor. It is said to be a traditional menu item that the restaurant has served since it first opened.

Besides ordering A la carte, they also offer a "miso oden assortment" that comes with 3 vegetable items and 1 meat item.

Photograph:ootor

The sashimi lineup features seasonal local wild caught fish brought in from the market every morning.

A recommended choice is the "kisetsu no osashimi moriawase (seasonal sashimi assortment)," which lets you fully enjoy fresh fish at its seasonal best. The tuna in particular is known for being cut thick, making it especially satisfying to eat.

Photograph:tabelog.com

"Satsuma Chiso Maita" is an izakaya where you can enjoy local dishes made with ingredients from Kagoshima Prefecture.

It is on the second floor of a building just steps from Tenmonkan-dori Station on the Kagoshima City Tram. Inside, the restaurant has a calm atmosphere, with counter seats and Sunken kotatsu seating.

Photograph:yasai572

The "oden (Japanese hot pot stew)" made with bonito broth from Makurazaki is well known for its tasty soy sauce based dashi, which brings out the flavor of the ingredients.

The recommended item is the "daikon radish," which is said to be irresistible as the aroma of the dashi gently spreads in your mouth when you take a bite.

Photograph:w.moo805

"Roppaku Kurobuta no Shabu-shabu" made with Roppaku Kurobuta (Berkshire pork) from Kagoshima Prefecture is available both as part of a course and A la carte. A la carte orders can be placed from one serving.

The beautifully colored pork is said to have sweet fat and a melt-in-your-mouth taste.

Photograph:すみログちゃんねる

Robata to Oden Koronagirai Tenmonkan Ten is a hideaway-like restaurant in a building basement, about a 3-minute walk from Tenmonkandori Station on the Kagoshima City Tram.

The interior is spacious and relaxed with a casual feel. You can enjoy oden (Japanese hot pot dishes) with Japan's first All you can eat system.

Photograph:0325mitsue

The restaurant's specialty is the "otoshi oden (table charge appetizer oden) All you can eat." You can choose your favorite oden from the octagonal counter in the center of the restaurant made just for oden.

daikon radish is said to be so tender that chopsticks slide right through it, and it is full of flavor.

The “Koro potato salad” is a popular dish with big chunks of potato.

It comes with a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk. When eaten together with the potato salad, it adds a creamy richness and tastes great.

Photograph:かごうま散策

Oden no Tenohira is a restaurant marked by its red lantern. It is well known for serving oden and dishes made with carefully selected vegetables.

Inside, there are counter seats and zashiki (tatami seating), creating a warm atmosphere. The restaurant is located a 5-minute drive from JR Kokubu Station.

Photograph:かごうま散策

The oden lineup includes several standard items such as tamago (egg) and ito konnyaku (shirataki-style konjac noodles).

A top recommendation is shungiku (garland chrysanthemum), which goes especially well with the lightly sweet dashi broth and its gentle bitterness. Depending on the season, they may use komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) instead of shungiku.

Photograph:d045b053595

The Kara-age is a flashy signature menu item served on the bone. It is fried to a crisp and served piping hot.

It is said to be crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, letting you fully enjoy the flavor of the chicken. It goes perfectly with shochu (Japanese distilled spirit) or beer.