Yufuin is especially cold at night in winter. When the cold wind blew, all we wanted was to quickly find a warm restaurant for dinner. Our group decided without hesitation to try the area's famous clay pot rice. Everyone ordered a different flavor, and I especially liked the dish made with local Kyushu chicken. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and it was delicious with the piping-hot rice. The clay pot rice was still steaming when it arrived, and the aroma that rushed out the moment we lifted the lid immediately whetted our appetites. You can first enjoy it as is and savor the aroma of the rice and toppings, then add condiments or broth according to your preference to experience different layers of flavor. Having a piping-hot pot of rice on a cold night felt especially comforting, and it became a warm memory from this trip to Yufuin.
Yufu Mabushi Shin Kinrin Lake Main Store | Review by Linda Liao
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