: Shubou Wakatake

There is nothing more enjoyable than stopping by Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) while traveling. I'm drinking alone tonight too. The restaurant is ``Sakabou Wakatake'' (This is a long post. The text in parentheses is supplementary so you can skip it!) When I told them I had made a reservation, I was greeted politely and guided to the counter. First of all, there's the appetizer. Choose two items for 500 yen: ① Iburigakko and cream cheese potato salad ② Boiled dried daikon Simmered dish ③ Izumo specialty grilled chin and ④ Oboro tofu from Okuizumo. I choose ① and ③. And ``Ikezuki Sake Brewery Kansen Dry Junmai Sake'' is a local sake from Shimane. 《This store has a surprisingly large selection of alcoholic beverages. (Please check the last photo) First of all, I chose Japanese sake, then I chose local sake from Shimane, and I chose ``chilled (room temperature)'' for the taste.I narrowed my choices down to two types. 》 This ``Ikezuki Sake Brewery Warm Special Dry Junmai Sake'' has a wonderful rich aroma. From the moment it is placed on the table, you will be captivated by its aroma. Pick up the ``Iburigakko and Cream Cheese Potato Salad.'' The balance between the rich cream cheese flavor, the smoky aroma and crunch of the Iburigakko, and the sweetness of the potato is perfect. When you drink alcohol, you will feel like Gene! The other dish is ``Izumo's specialty Ago Noyaki.'' ``Ago'' of course refers to flying fish. ``Ago Noyaki'' is made by kneading fresh minced flying fish (Aji) with ``Jiden sake'' passed down in the Izumo region, spreading it on a cylindrical shape on a metal stick, and grilling it over charcoal until it becomes fragrant. Its deliciousness is characterized by the aroma of the outer skin and the fresh texture of the sake mixed into the chin. Those made between May and July, when flying fish are in season, are exquisite. Also, it seems that the local recommended way of eating is to tear the freshly grilled fish with your hands and enjoy it.》 The fine texture of the meat is chewy and chewy, and at the same time, the flavor of the fish is overwhelming! It's just a thud! I have eaten ``Ago Noyaki'' many times before, but this is the first time I've had something this delicious. ``Then I asked the owner, ``This is my first time to have something so delicious! Where can I get it?'' He replied, ``This is from the Kagiyato shop in Hinomisaki.'' ``I have to go to Hinomisaki to get it.'' ``Anri is available at supermarkets.However, the more expensive the chin is, so please choose the more expensive one.''He will also tell you where to find Anri.''Then, ``Assorted Sashimi'' ( 1,000 yen) was ``sushi'', ``mackerel'', ``sea bream'', and I forgot the name of the shellfish... In any case, I would appreciate 1,000 yen for this content. Then the sake will flow. I will order grilled food here. I asked the shopkeeper, ``Now that you're in Shimane, are you sure you're looking for Nodoguro?'' Then, he flatly said, ``I can't recommend it!''... ``Flying fish are in season, not black-throated blackthroat.'' Overnight-dried black-throated seaweed costs 2,000 yen, while overnight-dried flying fish costs 700 yen...I can feel the sincerity of the owner. ``In Shimane Prefecture, fishing for black-throated blackthroat is prohibited from June to mid-August to protect resources. It seems that the Nodoguro in Shimane during this period was either frozen and preserved, or brought in from other prefectures or countries. If you want to eat delicious Nodoguro in Shimane, it is recommended to eat from March to early May with good fat.》 ``Overnight-dried flying fish''...The firm flesh is wonderful, and the aroma when grilled is exceptional. When I checked the menu, it said it was charcoal grilled. It's an amazing scent. It may be considered bad manners, but the taste of picking the meat with your fingertips and peeling it off the bone is amazing.I was pretty full at this point, but I had come all the way to Shimane. 2 more items on the menu that you might be interested in: “Simmered sea bream roe” would go well with sake! no doubt. And, to end the meal, ``Menchikatsu (350 yen) with plenty of Shimane Wagyu beef'' says the owner, so it must be literally plentiful! Look! Look! Look! There's plenty! Moreover, it is obvious from one bite that it is high-quality meat. Enjoy a small mug of beer here! Even after eating all the delicious fish, the Shimane beef will steal your heart, stomach, and soul. Shimane is scary! “Sakabou Wakatake” Amazing