Just a minute's walk from Aso Shrine! Juicy and delicious, this is a restaurant with long lines for Kumamoto's specialty "Akagyudon" (red beef bowl)

Hello. I'm Momo and I love going out.

This time we're taking a road trip to Aso city in Kumamoto prefecture♪ We'll introduce you to a restaurant specializing in exquisite Akagyu beef, which is also popular with tourists.

Very popular with tourists! You can enjoy the specialty "Akagyu" at "Akagyudon Specialty Store Gotoya Honten" (Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture)

Gotoya Honten, a specialty Akagyu beef restaurant, is located about an hour's drive from the Kumamoto Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway and about a one-minute walk from Aso Shrine.

The pride of this restaurant is the rice bowl that uses a generous amount of "Akagyu" beef raised in the majestic Aso region! This is the reason why many tourists from outside the prefecture visit the restaurant.

It's so popular that there are long lines at lunchtime! Look for the large photo and the banner in front of the store that says "Specialty Red Beef Bowl."

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The shop has counter seats and

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There are tables and it is spacious.

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Enjoy Kumamoto's specialty "Akagyu"! The most popular "Akagyudon Set"

"Akagyu" beef, which is raised free-range on the vast grasslands of Aso, is a brand of beef that has a lot of lean meat and is delicious, tender, and healthy.

"Akagyu Specialty Shop Gotoya" has a variety of menu items using Kumamoto's specialty, Akagyu beef, such as the "Akagyu Bowl and Original Akagyu Dago Soup Set" (2,200 yen), which comes with Aso's local dish Dago Soup, the "Aso Takana Akagyu Bowl Set" (1,820 yen), which uses Takana Rice, and the "Akagyu Curry Set" (1,100 yen).

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The most popular item is the "Aka Gyudon Set" (1,820 yen), which comes with miso soup and pickles. Its beautiful appearance will whet your appetite.

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On top of the warm rice is a generous amount of Akagyu steak drizzled in "secret dashi soy sauce"! It is also topped with a soft-boiled egg, "secret Akagyu miso," and sprouts, making it a luxurious bowl of rice.

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The meat is thick, but not hard and has just the right amount of elasticity. The richness of the "secret dashi soy sauce" made with plenty of bonito from Makurazaki and carefully selected dried sardines from the seas off Japan further enhances the flavor of the Akagyu beef.

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The "secret dashi soy sauce" is also available on the table, so you can get more if you want.

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When you crack the soft-boiled egg, you'll find a runny yolk inside.

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It's twice as delicious when eaten with meat! It's an amazing taste.

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In addition, don't forget the shop's special "Secret Aka Beef Miso." This popular product is made by luxuriously mixing Kumamoto's specialty Aka beef, garlic and ginger from Kumamoto Prefecture, and red sake with special miso from a 100-year-old long-established store. The mellow and flavorful meat miso is delicious even without any seasoning, but when you put it on Aka beef... it's just too delicious ♡

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I was able to fully enjoy the charms of Akaushi beef!

Be sure to check out the takeaway "Aso Takana Minced Cutlet"

Speaking of Aso, takana is also famous.

At "Akagyu Specialty Store Gotoya Main Store," you can also get takeout of "Aso Takana Minced Cutlet" (250 yen), which is made with 100% domestic marbled beef and Aso Takana. It's also recommended as a snack to munch on while walking around.

It's crispy, juicy and has a luxurious taste.

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In addition to the main store, there is also the "Aso Store" in front of "Aso Cuddly Dominion".

By the way, the main store will be open every day from December 27, 2024 to January 6, 2025. It might be a good idea to combine this with your first visit to Aso Shrine.

If you are visiting Kumamoto, be sure to stop by! (Text by momo)

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■ Akagyudon Specialty Restaurant Gotoya Main Store
Address: 3075-1 Miyaji, Ichinomiya-cho, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00-16:00 (last order 15:30) *Ends when stock runs out
Closed: Tuesdays *Open every day from December 27, 2024 to January 6, 2025
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