Bai-meshi, a fisherman's meal born in Uozu, and the famous "Genge-no Tatsuta-age" (fried fish cake) at Kai-fu-tei.

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Uozu City is located in the northeastern part of Toyama Prefecture, about 20 minutes from Toyama Station to Uozu Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway or about 45 minutes by car. The city is characterized by its short distance from the sea to the mountains, and its unique topography that rises in elevation from the plains facing Toyama Bay to the 2000-meter mountains in a single stroke. It is also famous for mirages.
This is what Uozu looks like from the sky©Uozu City
Uozu, which has flourished as a fishing town since ancient times, offers many delicious gourmet meals using fresh seafood from the Kitto Kitto! This time, we would like to introduce "bai-meshi," a recommended dish among them.

What is "bai-meshi"?

The "bai" in "bai-meshi" refers to the bai clams that are often caught in Toyama Bay. Bai-meshi is a local dish of Uozu, where bai clams are boiled in their shells and cooked in a flavorful broth.
Originally, fishermen who caught bai shellfish used to make this dish as bribe and eat it at home, but recently it has been introduced on TV and in magazines due to its rich flavor with bai soup stock. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
The restaurant is right in front of you after you exit Uozu Station and cross a small street!
The restaurant introduced here that serves bai rice is "Japanese Cuisine Kaifu-tei" located in front of Uozu Station. Established in 1908, the chef, who was born and raised in Uozu and is well versed in the delicacies of Toyama Bay, uses carefully selected Toyama water and ingredients to serve dishes that bring out the natural flavors of the area.
Bai-meshi all-you-can-eat meal
We ordered the "Bai Gai Eating Set". It is a luxurious set that includes bai rice, bai sashimi, and bai liver. The bai rice was delicious, soaked in the delicious broth! The crunchy bai clam has a great texture. The bai sashimi has an even more delicious crunchy texture. A small bowl of rice topped with bai liver has a strong flavor that will make you want to drink more sake. The soup also contains the liver and is very tasty.
The specialty of this restaurant is "Genge-no Tatsuta-age" (fried fish cake).
Genge" is a deep-sea fish that lives in Toyama Bay at depths of 200 to 600 meters. It is about 20 cm long and slender, and its entire body is covered with a thick, slimy gelatinous substance. Although it looks a bit grotesque to be honest, its flesh is moderately fatty and has long been used in fishing villages as an ingredient in miso soup and as a seed for soup. Dried and lightly seared, it is also a perfect accompaniment to sake.
In fact, "Kaifu-tei" and "Genge-no Tatsuta-age" are featured in the Toyama chapter of the manga "Mishinbo" (Volume 84)! In the manga, the surface is crispy and the inside is melt-in-your-mouth, but personally, I found the texture to be fluffy rather than melt-in-your-mouth. It is totally different from the slimy deep-sea fish I had imagined before frying. It is delicious without any sauce, but you can dip it in ponzu (Japanese sauce made of citrus juice and citrus juice) if you like. Genge tatsuta-age is available from September to May of the following year, so if you are interested in trying it, please be sure to try it.

Both bai rice and gengage no tatsuta-age are slowly cooked to order, so you may have to wait about 20 minutes. We recommend that you come with plenty of time to spare. If you go by car, there is a private parking lot a short distance away. Please check the official website for details.
Click here for the official website of the restaurant!
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