Enshu-ajidokoro Toriya-jaya (Fukuroi izakaya, koryoriya, kappo)

When I set out on a journey and have local food, I prefer places that locals love. It is a blissful moment for big eaters to look at menus. The more dishes the better, but there should be consistency. Yet, I need some surprises too. If I think of it as a little luxury and a reward for hard work, it even gets more difficult to decide. Even the time spent choosing dishes is precious. Toriya-jaya is a place where you can enjoy that kind of luxury. I had some dishes and sashimi which they had recommended while I was talking with the chef. I again find that it is fortunate to have a mentor. There are words of his mentor everywhere in his story. The years of his apprenticeship still live in him and that gives his answers a feel of reality. The alcohol you have in front of a cook who is careful with his work is something special indeed. At Toriya-jaya, which has been in business for 80 years, while looking at fish in the fish tank, I asked, “If I don’t cut corners at work, surely someone will understand the value of it, right?” “Yes!” He answered aloud right away. His eyes were pointed directly at me. Alright! I decided to do my best at work the next day.

Try one of our many substantial and attractive lunches. You’ll be blessed after trying our lunch just once, and would want to visit us again for dinner.