When it comes to Miyazaki's gourmet food, chicken is the best.
"Chicken Nanban" and "Jidori no Sumibiyaki" are always on my list of things to eat.
In Miyazaki, the downtown area is about a 10-minute walk from the train station, and the stores are clustered in that area. Ogura Honten, famous for its chicken nanban, is also located in this area. Miyazaki is also famous for its fruits such as mangoes and Hyuganatsu. Miyazaki is also famous for its fruits, such as mangoes and Hyuganatsu, which make great souvenirs.
Chicken Nanban
(Fried chicken with vinegar and tartar sauce)
Chicken Nanban is now well known throughout Japan, and the restaurant where Chicken Nanban originated is the "Ogura Honten". Depending on the time of day, you may have to be prepared to wait in line to visit this restaurant.
Name Ogura Honten
Location 3-4-24 Tachibana-dori Higashi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture 880-0805, Japan
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays
It is about a 15-minute walk from Miyazaki Station.
Jidori no Sumibiyaki
(Charcoal-grilled Jidori chicken)
Jidori no Sumibiyaki is also one of the specialties that you should try when you visit Miyazaki.
It originated in Maruman, which is less than a five-minute walk from the main Ogura restaurant.
Name Maruman Yakitori Main Restaurant
Location 3-6-7 Tachibanadori-Nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture 880-0001
Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
About a 20-minute walk from Miyazaki Station.
Name Maruman Yakitori Branch
Location 3-8-7, Tachibanadori-Nishi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, 880-0001
Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
About a 20-minute walk from Miyazaki Station.
