Traditional Local Food Yumeichi-chaya

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Traditional Local Food Yumeichi-chaya

Delight in the flavors of Asuka Village, served in a woody interior setting.

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This rural restaurant is just steps from the Ishibutai Kofun Tumulus. With the motto of grow and eat local, this little escape will bring you a menu of carefully made dishes that feature seasonal vegetable plates made with ingredients from the Asuka Village.

A popular lunch item is the Ancient Rice Gozen, a feast served in a colorful array of small dishes. The rice is a blend of Hinohikari rice made in Asuka village, and ancient rice (red, black and green grain) steamed to a chewy, fluffy perfection. Along with it you’ll find plenty of volume in this healthy feast, like the lightly sweet Kure Tofu made with Yoshino arrowroot and soy milk. Between early December and the end of February you won’t want to miss the seasonal Asuka Nabe Gozen, a hot pot based on a hearty milk and chicken stock.

As an extra plus, the restaurant is filled with the natural, cozy fragrance of its woody interior, making for a slow and relaxed time away for you to enjoy. When the season is right, we recommend trying the terrace seating. On the 1st floor of the same building there’s a souvenir shop where you can buy freshly harvested vegetables and ancient rice from the Asuka Village, a perfect addition to your stop.

Highlights

  • A perfect lunch time stop to recharge after visiting the Ishibutai Tumulus nearby.
  • In the spirit of grow and eat local, everything is made with plenty of seasonal ingredients from the Asuka Village.
  • A cozy spot with terrace seating in good weather that’s wide open for you to enjoy!
  • Check out the first floor souvenir shop to pick up some Asuka Village staples to enjoy at home.

Photos

  • The Ancient Rice Feast, inspiring you to savor each and every bite slowly.

    The Ancient Rice Feast, inspiring you to savor each and every bite slowly.

  • The Black Rice Curry, a chicken curry filled to brim with local vegetables.

    The Black Rice Curry, a chicken curry filled to brim with local vegetables.

  • The creamy Asuka Hot Pot Set is a perfect little hot pot for one.

    The creamy Asuka Hot Pot Set is a perfect little hot pot for one.

  • The handmade cake set, topped specially with specialty Asuka Ruby strawberries.

    The handmade cake set, topped specially with specialty Asuka Ruby strawberries.

  • The wide open, bright interior is filled with the natural fragrance of wood.

    The wide open, bright interior is filled with the natural fragrance of wood.

  • The first floor shop keeps farm fresh produce and packaged goods. A restaurant awaits on the second floor.

    The first floor shop keeps farm fresh produce and packaged goods. A restaurant awaits on the second floor.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

There is no foreign language menu but parts of the menu feature pictures.

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

No

Q

Can I take photos of the food or the interior?

A

Photos you take of you enjoying yourself are fine as long as it does not trouble other patrons.

Q

Do you have plugs for charging devices?

A

There are not outlets available for patrons to use.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Sorry, it is not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
農村レストラン 夢市茶屋
Postal Code
634-0112
Address
2F, 154-3 Shimasho, Asukamura, Takaichigun, Nara
Telephone
0744-54-9450
Closed
New Year’s holiday period.
Hours
11:00am-4:00pm
Weekends and holidays 11:00am-5:00pm
Directions
Take a Nara Kotsu Bus and get off at Ishibutai to arrive.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)