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A popular Western restaurant in front of Wakamatsu Station (Kitakyushu City) that serves a luxurious "children's lunch for adults"! "Excellent value for money"
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This time, we will introduce a popular Western restaurant located in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City.
NOAM GARDEN: An authentic Western restaurant with a nostalgic atmosphere (Honmachi, Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City)
NOAM GARDEN, a Western restaurant that opened in January 2023.
It's about a 3-minute walk from JR Wakamatsu Station. It's next to "Toraya," known for its "Mohei Manju." It's also about a 6-minute drive from Wakato Bridge, the symbol of Wakamatsu.
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The store's name, "NOAM," means "calm" or "serene" in Hebrew. The store's aim was to create a somewhat retro, relaxing and soothing space.
There are counter seats and table seats.
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In fact, this is a popular curry specialty restaurant called "Nikoichi Curry" that was located in Honjo, Yahatahigashi-ku, Yahata City, but was relocated to Wakamatsu, the hometown of the owner, Mr. Wada, and reborn as a Western restaurant.
I am a big fan of "Nikoichi Curry" and used to go there often, but I was surprised when I visited "NOAM GARDEN" without knowing about it.
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While the signature dish, curry, remains, a variety of Western dishes are also available.
From here on, I'll introduce some of the recommended dishes I tried.
Adult Children's Lunch "Western Food Plate"
The most popular menu item at NOAM GARDEN is the Western Food Plate (1,380 yen, less rice 1,330 yen, extra rice 1,500 yen).
This "children's lunch for adults" includes fried shrimp, hamburger steak, cream croquette, curry rice, yakisoba noodles, and salad on one plate.
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Not only each and every dish on the menu, but even the sauces are handmade, carefully prepared in the store before being served.
The large fried shrimp is very impressive and comes with a separate tartar sauce. The owner has traveled to Miyazaki to do a lot of research, and when combined with the crispy fries it's absolutely delicious!
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The hamburger steak is made with chunky meat, giving it a meaty flavor. The deep flavor of the demi-glace sauce and the rich presence of the meat are irresistible.
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The cream croquette was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. It was an amazing taste.
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The yakisoba was Western style and felt like pasta.
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The rice is topped with their signature "Tomato Chicken Curry."
The dish is made using tomatoes from Wakamatsu, simmered with vegetables and chicken on the bone for seven hours, and then left to rest for two full days, so it is packed with the flavor of the ingredients.
It has a gentle taste and is absolutely delicious!
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You should try it at least once! "Melty Omelet Curry"
The signature dish of "Nikoichi Curry," "Torotoro Omelette Curry" (900 yen, small portion of rice 850 yen, large portion of rice 1,020 yen) can also be enjoyed at "NOAM GARDEN."
A visual that will get the crowd cheering the moment it comes out!
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Beneath the rich egg is a generous amount of butter and cooked turmeric rice! The rich flavor fills your mouth.
Although the curry is spicy, the flavor of the ingredients stands out.
When all the ingredients are combined, it's absolutely delicious! It's a dish you'll want to order again and again.
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If you want to add some spiciness to your curry, you can add some of the spicy spices on the table.
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It goes perfectly with the "Fukujinzuke" pickles on the table, which are made with domestic ingredients.
Enjoy "Two-colored rice keema curry" with a variety of toppings
I had been interested in the restaurant's "Two-Color Rice Keema Curry" after seeing it on Instagram (950 yen, less rice 900 yen, extra rice 1,070 yen).
I also tried topping it with "Pork Loin Cutlet" (330 yen) and "Warm Cheese" (250 yen).
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The rice is made up of two layers of white rice and turmeric rice, topped with meaty keema curry and plenty of vegetables!
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It is also surrounded by "Tomato Chicken Curry", so it's nice to be able to enjoy two different types ♡
The handmade [Pork Loin Cutlet] is crispy and has an irresistible meaty texture!
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The melted "warm cheese" topping is poured right in front of you, so you can enjoy the live feeling.
"Curry Doria" with addictive fragrant cheese
This is "Curry Doria (grilled curry)" (900 yen).
The deliciousness of the curry and the aroma of the grilled cheese were amazing. It was so delicious that I wanted to eat it again and again.
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"Oiri Soft Serve" available for takeout
NOAM GARDEN also has a sweets menu.
My recommendation is the "Oiri Soft Serve" (380 yen, mini size 250 yen). This soft serve ice cream is topped with "Oiri," a local confectionery from Kagawa Prefecture that is loved as a lucky charm that brings happiness.
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The soft serve ice cream is light and rich with the flavor of milk! It's exquisitely delicious, with no lingering sweetness on the tongue.
The crispy yet soft texture of the oiri is irresistible.
Take-out is also available, so it would be nice to enjoy it while taking a walk around Wakamatsu.
By the way, NOAM GARDEN was also featured in the free paper available in front of the store, "Oebesan's Recommended Cafes," a map of cafes around Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine.
Tani, a priest at Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine who enjoys cafe hopping, created the site with the desire to "let more people know about the charms of Wakamatsu Cafes" and "to leave attractive cafes in Wakamatsu for decades to come."
The site includes a map and introduces many attractive cafes in an easy-to-understand manner.
In addition to NOAM GARDEN, they are also available at Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine and nearby cafes, so be sure to pick one up.
NOAM GARDEN is a great place to enjoy delicious, elaborate Western cuisine at reasonable prices. Be sure to stop by while you're sightseeing in Wakamatsu. (Text by CHIHIRO)
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■NOAM GARDEN
Address: 3-8-19 Honmachi, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00-21:00
Closed: Irregular
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.
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