[10 selections] Perfect for Weekend Outings! Kuwana's Recommended Foods & Restaurants

An Addictive Piping Hot Gyoza
"Kikuhime Gyoza"

"Kikuhime Gyoza" is a hand-made gyoza that the owner is proud to make from skin. Kikuhime gyoza are gyoza dumplings that are deep-fried in a unique blend of thick-skinned gyoza with spices, cinnamon, and garlic powder.

Larger than regular dumplings, after a crunchy texture, fresh vegetables and coarsely ground pork fill your mouth with the umami of meat. Cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Chinese chives, onions, and soybeans used in gyoza are all domestically produced. For pork, we only use domestic pork that goes well with dumplings.

"Kikuhime gyoza set meal" with full volume. A set of 8 pieces of Kikuhime Gyoza, a large egg soup, rice, and pickles.

Each gyoza dumpling is large enough to fill you up. In order to make the most of the texture of the pork, they seem to mix coarsely ground meat and fat in an exquisite balance. The rice is also cooked in a clay pot rice cooker, so it is very fluffy.

*Kikuhime Gyoza is baked in a unique cooking process, and it takes about 15 minutes in summer and about 20 minutes in winter to serve. Please note that it takes a long time to cook.

We also recommend “Pangyoza,” which is a mixture of soy sauce, green onions, and ginger. The skin is fluffy and chewy, and it has a different charm from Kikuhime gyoza.

<From the owner>
Gyoza dumplings with a texture you've never had before, using cinnamon and garlic powder as spices. Please come and enjoy our freshly baked dumplings.

[Kikuhime Gyoza]
Address: 1571 Yasunaga, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
Phone number: 059-42-3723
Business hours: 11:30-14:00 | 17:00-20:15
Last order is 13:45/20:00

*In-store dining is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Regular holiday: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
*In-store dining is closed due to gyoza production.

If gyoza is sold out, we will be closed.
In the case of temporary closure or suspension of business due to sold out gyoza, the business date and time on the Google Kikuhime gyoza search page will be changed to a regular holiday, so please check before visiting.

https://www.instagram.com/kikuhimegyouza/

Italian Cuisine Made with Rich Ingredients from Mie
"VIAGGINI"

"VIAGGINI" offers Italian cuisine that makes use of the rich ingredients of Mie Prefecture. Authentic Italian cuisine prepared by a chef who has extensive culinary research in famous restaurants in Osaka and in Milan, Italy.

Ingredients used are fresh seasonal ingredients procured from local Mie Prefecture. Seafood, in particular, is delivered directly from Owase Port in Mie Prefecture, so you can enjoy fresh fish that you can't get anywhere else.

Owase fresh fish carpaccio

"Fresh fish carpaccio" using seasonal fresh fish delivered from Owase port. You can enjoy 4 types of seasonal fish at that time. It looks beautiful and all the fresh fish are delicious.

VIAGGINI special grilled clam risotto with soup

VIAGGINI's specialty "Grilled Clam Risotto", which is simple but thoroughly pursues the deliciousness of clams, was born from the desire to "enjoy three generations of the family". This is an exquisite dish of clam soup poured over rice that has been grilled on both sides.

Main dish using Iwashimizu pork

At VIAGGINI, they use Kishu Iwashimizu Pork for our pork. Pork raised in Iwashimizu, which springs deep in the mountains of Kishu, does not harden even when heated, and is characterized by its refreshing sweetness.

Pork fat is the sweetest I've ever had, and the rich flavor of the meat is irresistible.

There are many attractive menus other than those introduced. Please enjoy the seasonal menu using Mie ingredients carefully selected by the chef. It is also open for lunch.

<From the owner>
We want to be a place with delicious food and a comfortable space so that you can enjoy it with your family or as an anniversary with your loved ones. I would be happy if people of all generations could experience the rich ingredients of Mie.

[VIAGGINI]
Address: 5-6 Yasunaga, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
Phone number: 0594-24-2366
Business hours: 11:00-14:30/17:30-22:00
Regular holiday: Monday
https://www.viaggini.jp/

A Cafe Owned by a Barista Champion
"Cafe de UN Daniel's"

“Cafe de UN Daniel’s” is owned by a barista champion. Based on the concept of "COFFEE IS POWER", we offer a cup that will satisfy our customers with our reliable technology and knowledge.

All of the coffee is home-roasted in-house, and you can enjoy freshly ground and freshly brewed coffee.

In addition to our proud coffee, they also have morning breakfast, lunch, and sweets.

UN Blend

One push is using a siphon for "UN Blend" extraction. This is the most popular coffee produced from over 30 prototypes.

Cafe latte & Kyuka chocolate

"Cafe Latte" where you can enjoy latte art drawn by top-class baristas in Japan. Extracted using the Italian La Marzzocco espresso machine, you can enjoy the well-balanced taste of exquisite milk and espresso.

I would like you to try the popular coffee gateau chocolat "Kyuka Chocolat" which won the first place in the Rakuten online shopping ranking. It is a popular menu item created by a dedicated pastry chef using Kuwana's special product, "Kuwana Mochi Wheat," to match the coffee.

When it's cold, it's like a ganache, and when it's warmed up, the sweetness of the chocolate and the aroma of coffee become more prominent, and you can enjoy the melting texture of chocolate fondant.

You can buy it at the online shop, so please check it out.

▼Kuwana Chocolat
https://cafedeun-daniels.stores.jp/items/61271edf8696c70dc5f3bfc7

seasonal parfait

Many people visit to eat the parfait, and the number one popular sweet using seasonal fruits is the “Seasonal Parfait”. Depending on the season, you can enjoy delicious parfaits with various fruits. Excellent compatibility with coffee.

monthly plate

At lunchtime, you can enjoy the “monthly plate”, “monthly meal French toast”, and “UN special Neapolitan”.

"Cafe de UN Daniel's" is a cafe where you can enjoy a wide variety of menus from morning breakfast to tea time without getting bored. Please try your favorite menu with delicious coffee in a relaxing space.

<From the owner>
Every month, we go to department stores nationwide to hold special events, and strive to make our coffee known all over the country. In addition, we have a mail order site so that those who cannot come to the store can purchase it. Please check it out.

[Cafe de UN Daniel's]
Address: 49-6 Oomachi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture
Phone number: 0594-23-7030
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday)

https://www.cafedeun-daniels.com/

<Official online shop>
https://cafedeun-daniels.stores.jp/
<Cafe de UN Daniels Rakuten Market>
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/cafedeun-daniels0911/

A Warm Soup in the Old Town of Kuwana.
"SoupCafe Chords"

"SoupCafe Chords" is located in the old town of Kuwana City, Edomachi, Kuwana City. It is located about 1 minute from Kasuga Shrine, so it is a shop where you can take a break while filling your stomach while walking.

There are always 3 types of soup, 3 types of desserts, and various drinks on the menu. You can eat in or take out in the store.

The space is decorated with nice interiors and small items are also very stylish. There is also a terrace seat in the back of the store, so we recommend the terrace during the season when the wind feels good.

We recommend the bread + drink set with a side dish of coleslaw salad and quiche. The soup is the most popular "Sakura shrimp thick cream bisque".

Bisque is a hearty soup with a condensed flavor of shrimp. When you take a bite, the scent of shrimp spreads gently in your mouth. Please try it while dipping the bread.

For the drink, I had the "Caramel Cafe Latte".
Homemade caramel topping on cafe latte. It is a gem that is particular about its appearance and taste. The caramel will gradually melt, and you can enjoy a different taste!

Be sure to try the delicious cakes as well.

This is a "chestnut tart" made with chestnut compote and chestnut cream. It can be served warm, so it's perfect for the cold season.

*The dessert menu changes according to the season.

The coffee is originally made by "Cafe de UN Daniel's". It is a coffee that is easy to drink even for people who do not like coffee.

<From the owner>
It is a shop where you can easily take a break while filling your stomach in the middle of a walk. I would be happy if you could stop by while taking a walk around the area. Also, the historic streets around the area are wonderful, so please feel the history of Kuwana.

[Soup Cafe Chords]
Address: 21 Edomachi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture (1 minute walk from Kasuga Shrine)
Phone number: 080-3687-0180
Business hours: 11:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays (closed on Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday)
*Please use the Kasuga Shrine parking lot.
If the parking lot is full, we can guide you to another parking lot.

https://www.instagram.com/soupcafe_chords/

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