Buon giorno!!!

The other day, I had such a delicious Italian lunch
that my greeting accidentally came out in Italian!
I’m Sarukuma writer Sanji!

Cuisine truly is a deep, fascinating world.
When you eat something delicious, you can’t help but become curious
about the country’s culture and history.

Sorry,
half of that was just for show…

Anyway, getting back on track, today I’m introducing
a restaurant in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture,
“Ristorante Miyamoto”.

A Kumamoto-loving chef weaves magic with Kumamoto’s local ingredients —
truly a long-established Kumamoto Italian institution!

The restaurant is famous for its wood-fire grilled “Akaushi” (Kumamoto’s brand red beef).

Dinner here can feel a bit upscale and intimidating —
but at lunch, you can enjoy delicious pasta at very reasonable prices!

Will Sanji’s surprise report be a success!?
Stay tuned for the next episode!!!

………..

Sorry…
there is no next episode…

And with that lukewarm joke out of the way, let’s dive into today’s report!
There’s a parking lot right next to the restaurant!

Such a stylish atmosphere!!
An impressive lineup of wines is on display.

It really gives off a special-occasion vibe!

The interior makes you feel like you’ve stepped into Italy, with red tablecloths adding a vivid pop of color.

Plus, the walls are lined with autographs from famous chefs across Japan!
A clear sign that this restaurant is loved by fellow chefs too!

Recommended Menu

I made a classic rookie writer mistake —
I completely forgot to take a photo of the menu… 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

Lunch features a 1,800 yen pasta lunch set.
There’s also a 3,800 yen full course with meat and fish dishes.

Today, I went with the pasta lunch.

First up — BOOM!
A salad piled high with vegetables!

Around 20 different kinds of ALL-Kumamoto vegetables
are prepared using a variety of cooking methods.

Microgreens and herbs are scattered throughout,
creating a beautiful balance of sweetness, acidity, and aroma.
Fragrance is such a key factor in cooking, isn’t it?

I really wish I could share the scent with you through the screen!

Next up:
Naples-style genovese paccheri with beef.

When you hear “genovese,” you probably picture the green basil sauce —
but Neapolitan-style genovese is actually a slow-simmered stew of beef and tomato.

It coats the wide, tube-shaped paccheri pasta perfectly.

The plates, made by local Kumamoto pottery artisans, are a stylish touch too!

And then — even more pasta!
Double pasta, what a treat!

Creamy carbonara!

The #1 favorite pasta among women has got to be carbonara, right?
(According to Sanji’s research.)

Mushrooms are added, which surprisingly makes it feel light and refreshing!

Up next: cheesecake for dolce.

This too has just the right hint of acidity, never too rich.
It disappears in moments!

And to finish — coffee.

An incredibly satisfying lunch!

You won’t find this kind of volume and quality for 1,800 yen anywhere else!

Treat yourself to a slightly luxurious, grown-up Italian lunch — you won’t regret it!

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