Omurice in Toyama Prefecture! 10 recommended restaurants by area

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Located in Kamiokubo, Toyama City, along National Route 41, Shimada Shokudo is a long loved local restaurant that first opened in 1978.

The menu centers on set meals, and every dish is known for its big portions. Its retro, warm, neighborhood feel is part of the appeal too.

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There are four sizes of Omurice, from medium to extra extra large. Even the medium comes with a lot of rice, so it is said to be very filling.

Some say they love the old school Omurice, with ketchup fried rice wrapped in a firmly cooked thin omelet.

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The other menu items offer a wide lineup, including rice bowls, stir fries, Hamburger Steak, and curry.

This is the ever popular “ramen.” Made with a broth based on soy sauce and seafood, it is said to be an irresistible bowl with a comforting homemade taste.

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Brasserie is a restaurant where you can enjoy creative Omurice made with carefully selected eggs, along with classic yoshoku (Japanese-style Western) dishes.

It is located along Toyama Prefectural Route 7 and has a parking lot. The restaurant was originally a coffee shop, and its simple, nostalgic interior is said to be exceptionally comfortable.

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The biggest point of pride in their Omurice is that they use natural eggs from Toyama Prefecture and make it with eggs only, without adding any fresh cream or seasonings.

They offer a wide variety of sauces, and the most popular is the "slow simmered luxurious beef stew sauce." It comes with plenty of tender meat, and the rich sauce pairs perfectly with it.

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The Omurice with “crab tomato cream sauce” uses a whole swimming crab. The rich sauce is said to bring together the tang of tomato and the mildness of cream.

When you eat it mixed with the soft, runny egg, it adds more depth and doubles the rich flavor.

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Tifany Isobe Ten is a yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant founded in 1987, located in a quiet residential neighborhood near the Jintsugawa River. It serves a wide range of familiar Western-style dishes, including Omurice and pasta.

From the windows, you can look out over a beautifully maintained Japanese garden and enjoy its charm. It is a setting where you can spend an elegant moment.

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Omurice comes in both the classic thin-egg style and the fluffy egg style, and there is also a wide variety of sauces.

The “Fluffy Egg Omurice with Hayashi Sauce” comes with plenty of rich, full-bodied sauce. When you cut into the egg with a knife, the soft-cooked center is said to spill out.

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The "Ganso Omurice (Original Omurice)" is a dish that recreates the classic old style Japanese Omurice. It wraps ketchup rice in a thin egg crepe, giving it a smooth, neat look.

The rice uses standard ingredients like onion and chicken, and it is said to be lightly seasoned to pair well with the egg.

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Otona no Oko-sama Lunch is a casual yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant, a 15-minute walk from Toyama Station, and is popular for its Omurice and Hamburger Steak. The concept is that adults can enjoy an "okosama lunch" (a one-plate meal made for children).

Cute kimono and small goods are displayed inside, and the restaurant has a calm atmosphere.

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The Omurice on a one-plate dish with Hamburger Steak comes with basil cream sauce. It is topped with an unusual sauce that has a fresh basil flavor.

When you cut into the egg, the inside is said to be surprisingly runny, and it tastes great when eaten with a little of the basil cream sauce at a time.

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The "Otona no Okosama Lunch Plate," named after the restaurant, is a single plate that lets you enjoy small portions of many popular dishes. It is said to give you that exciting feeling of a childhood dream come true.

The Hamburger Steak, fried shrimp, and Napolitan are all Homemade and have an authentic taste.

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OMU.OMU is a Omurice specialty restaurant in a residential area of Kakeomachi, Toyama City. They serve a wide variety of Omurice dishes that make the most of local Toyama ingredients.

Both the exterior and interior have the stylish feel of a cafe. The soft atmosphere also adds to how comfortable the restaurant feels.

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Their Omurice, made with rice, eggs, meat, and seafood sourced as much as possible from Toyama Prefecture, has earned a great reputation. The "demi-glace sauce" here is said to be outstanding, made in-house by slowly simmering thick-cut Toyama-gyu (Toyama beef) with red wine.

It is also packed with chunks of meat, and it apparently goes perfectly with the soft-cooked eggs.

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For the egg finish, you can choose either a fully wrapped omelet around the rice or a soft cooked egg placed on top. You can enjoy the eggs just the way you like.

This is the “Toyama-ken-san (Toyama-produced) beni-zuwai-gani (red snow crab) with tomato sauce & cream sauce.” It is said to be a dish packed with the good flavors of the two sauces and the crab.

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MESO is a cafe-style restaurant where you can enjoy popular yoshoku (Japanese-style Western dishes), with Omurice at the center of the menu. It is a 5-minute walk from Kosugi Station.

The bright interior catches the eye, creating a stylish space with an ethnic feel. It is said to have a storybook-like atmosphere that makes you feel as if you have stepped inside a picture book.

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The overwhelmingly popular menu item is the Omurice. The eggs are cooked to a soft, creamy scrambled egg style, and they are said to be excellent.

A special feature is that barley is mixed into the rice, adding a nice poppy texture as an accent. If you add Hamburger Steak, it feels even more filling and gives the dish great volume.

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The menu focuses on yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) such as doria and curry, arranged with spices. This is the "Hanjuku Tamago no Keema Curry Doria Lunch Set."

Made with 7 kinds of spices, the curry brings out a complex savory flavor, while cheese and cream sauce add richness to the dish.

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Kohaku Monogatari Dainisho is a cafe and restaurant just a 1-minute walk from Daiichi Inn Shinminato Cross Bay Mae Station, and it has been loved by locals for many years. It offers a full lineup of nostalgic yoshoku (Japanese-style Western dishes) and is popular with a wide range of age groups.

The first floor has a retro kissaten (Japanese coffee shop)-style interior, while the second floor has a relaxed restaurant-style interior, and both are said to be very comfortable.

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The Omurice is made with a lavish 3 fresh eggs, giving it a soft, jiggly texture. It also comes with a wide choice of sauces, including demi-glace, tomato, and white.

The "Omurail" here is a popular and very filling dish topped with piping hot chicken cutlet over Omurice.

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"Shiroebi (glass shrimp) Cream Croquette Omurice" comes with a croquette made with "shiroebi (glass shrimp)," a specialty of Toyama Prefecture. It is served every year from spring to summer, when it is in season.

"shiroebi" is a small shrimp known for its rich sweetness. The croquette is said to wrap cream full of umami in a crispy coating.

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"Purovansu" is a Western style restaurant in a quiet residential area of Imizu City. It also has parking, making it an easy place to visit even with groups or family.

The interior has a natural feel that suits a casual Western style restaurant. It is said to be a space where anyone can relax and enjoy good Western food without feeling formal.

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The "Omurice with beef" is said to have a simple look.

The egg over the rice is softly set, and people say it is cooked to the ideal doneness. The rice contains beef, ham, and onion, and its moist finish is said to make it very tasty.

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The photo shows "Napolitan spaghetti with beef," a dish made by stir-frying tomato ketchup with boiled pasta noodles.

It is said to follow the classic style, with onions, green peppers, and wieners as ingredients. There were also reviews saying it tastes great when eaten with Tabasco and grated cheese for a change of flavor.

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Kitsune (deep-fried tofu) no Sanpomichi is a hideaway restaurant that feels like a standalone house in the woods. It is about a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Uozu Station.

Just like the name suggests, the interior is decorated here and there with fox-themed pieces. The stylish dining space has an antique look.

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The Most Popular menu item since the restaurant first opened is the "Omurice Set." It comes in 2 sizes.

This simple dish wraps chicken rice stir-fried until light and separate in a thin omelet. Its homestyle, simple good taste is said to be so satisfying that you would never get tired of eating it every day.

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The "Omuhayashi Set" is Omurice topped with piping hot hayashi sauce. This is a Japanese style yoshoku (Japanese Western-style) sauce made by simmering beef and onions with demi-glace sauce and tomatoes.

It has spices as a hidden touch, and an ethnic aroma is said to come through as you take a bite.

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"Lunch Box" is a restaurant, just like its name suggests, that is popular for Western-style lunch. It is about an 8-minute walk from Uozu Station.

They serve Omurice and daily set meal lunches. It is said to be a hidden gem frequented by many locals, where you can relax and take your time.

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The "fuwa-toro Omurice" is cooked to a beautiful finish with no browning. When you cut into it, the egg flows out with just the right soft-set texture.

There are four kinds of sauce: demi-glace, tomato, white, and curry. The rice is lightly seasoned, which lets the rich flavors of the sauce and egg shine.

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Along with Omurice, the menu offers Western-style dishes such as doria and Hamburger Steak. The pasta comes in a wide variety, from tomato-based to cream-based sauces.

The thin noodles are cooked al dente and are said to hold the sauce very well. Since the portion of pasta is quite large, it is also recommended for sharing.