Specializing in Tamago Kake Gohan: A Culinary Gem in Okayama Prefecture

Japanese cuisine boasts an array of iconic dishes like sushi, ramen, udon, and sashimi. However, few hold as dear a place in the hearts of Japanese people as tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯) .

Tamago kake gohan, a simple yet beloved dish, features raw egg poured over steaming rice, complemented with soy sauce. This easy-to-make, budget-friendly meal has earned its place as a favorite among many Japanese.

Ingredients:

• Steaming hot rice
• Fresh raw egg
• Soy sauce

Tamago kake gohan is a very simple dish that involves mixing hot rice with raw egg and soy sauce.

While it’s a straightforward dish, there are many countries overseas where consuming raw eggs may pose hygiene issues, making it challenging to enjoy tamago kake gohan abroad.

Therefore, if you visit Okayama Prefecture and desire to savor tamago kake gohan, I’d like to introduce you to a specialty restaurant that offers delicious tamago kake gohan: Shokudou Kamechi (食堂かめっち) .

Shokudou Kamechi

Shokudou Kamechi is nestled in Misaki-cho, at the heart of Okayama Prefecture. This eatery offers rice harvested from the Ohaga rice terraces of Misaki-cho (大垪和西の棚田) , renowned for its lush natural environment, paired with locally sourced eggs.

Let’s dig in immediately!

The entrance looks like this.

Near the entrance, there’s a food ticket vending machine. You’ll need to purchase a meal ticket here. I’d suggest opting for the Koufuku teishoku (黄福定食) a straightforward yet fulfilling choice among the available set meals.

Once you hand your meal ticket to the staff inside the store, they will serve you the set meal.

Once you exchange your meal ticket with the staff, they will serve your selected meal, which typically includes:

• Steaming hot rice
• Fresh raw egg
• Miso soup
• Pickles and assorted side dishes

Instructions for enjoying the meal:

1. Pour the raw egg over the hot rice.
2. Sprinkle a dash of soy sauce.
3. Mix well and relish the flavors.

There are various flavored soy sauces available, such as original, ginger, shiso, green onion, and chili pepper. You can try adding extra rice and egg (okawari おかわり ) to experience different tastes.

Essential Information:

Address:

2155 Harada, Misaki-cho, Kume-gun, Okayama Prefecture 709-3717

Hours:

• MONDAY – FRIDAY : 9 am – 3 pm
• SATURDAY, SUNDAY, HOLIDAYS : 9 am – 4 pm

Website:

https://kamechi.net/

Location:

Enjoy your dining experience at Shokudou Kamechi!

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