🍜 Yufugama Rice "Kokoro" Kinrin Lake Main Store

Yufuin Kamameshi "Kokoro" is a restaurant dedicated to showcasing the unique cuisine of Yufuin, offering three distinct types of "Yufuin Kamameshi." These dishes are prepared using Bungo beef, Yufuin chicken, or eel, served in an earthen pot, accompanied by appetizers, pickles, condiments, and red miso soup. Among the three types of "Yufuin Kamameshi," the most popular is the "Bungo Beef Kamameshi." It features fragrant Bungo beef grilled over charcoal, generously layered on top of rice cooked in an earthen pot, making it not only substantial but also incredibly delicious. Other options include the "Three Ways of Eel," featuring carefully selected Kyushu eel grilled to perfection, and the "Three Ways of Local Chicken," which combines Jidori chicken and herb chicken. You can start by tasting the original flavor, then mix in the condiments for a different taste, and finally add broth to create a chazuke, allowing you to experience various ways of enjoying the dish. The Kinkoen main store is located on the main road of Yufuin, "Yunotsubo Street." This popular restaurant often has long lines even on weekdays, so it's recommended to arrive early and allow plenty of time.

A restaurant where you can taste the unique three dishes of Yufuin. The meals include Bungo beef, jidori chicken, and eel as options. Be prepared to queue at this popular establishment.