About the Shop

Hello, travelers!

This is Binako,
your SaruKuma writer who occasionally takes advantage of mask-wearing
to wander around with tissues stuffed up her nose!

Today I’m introducing a wonderful little spot in
Miyoshi, Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture:
“Kibun-ya Choi.s”.

I had spotted their oden banner on a previous drive-by
and thought to myself,
“I HAVE to go!!!”
And today I finally made it!

There’s a lovely outdoor terrace as well,
so on sunny days, dining outside is an absolute treat!

Parking is available right in front of the shop,
but there’s also additional parking in the back, which is perfect for larger vehicles.

Inside, the shop is filled with charming Korean-themed goods and miscellany.
They even play Korean dramas on the TV — you’ll find yourself getting drawn in before you know it!

Recommended Menu

Here’s the food menu:
Chive Chijimi (Korean pancake) — 300 yen
Vegetable Chijimi — 400 yen
Meat & Vegetable Chijimi — 600 yen
Seafood & Vegetable Chijimi — 650 yen
Kinako (soybean flour) Tteokbokki — 300 yen
Spicy Tteokbokki — 350 yen
Busan Eomuk — from 100 yen

It’s a fantastic Korean food lineup,
and honestly, every dish looks tempting — choosing is the hardest part!

They also have drinks.
Oh… they even have makgeolli (Korean rice wine), which I love!
It’s hard to find around here, so what a delightful surprise!

TA-DAA!
Behold — the Busan Eomuk!

It’s seriously huge!!
My excitement skyrocketed the moment I saw it!

I got mine to-go,
so they took the items off the skewers for me. I ordered:
Konnyaku (konjac) — 100 yen
Square Eomuk — 150 yen
Skewered Eomuk — 250 yen

Eomuk is the Korean equivalent of Japanese oden (fish cake stew).

Plump, springy, generously sized konnyaku.
You get THREE pieces of this size for just 100 yen.
Gentle on the wallet too!

The skewered eomuk
comes loaded with various fish cakes on a stick.
It is absolutely delicious!
The broth is different from Japanese oden —
rich, savory, and beautifully soaked into every bite!

And the square eomuk —
just look at this!

So loooong!
This one is also packed with flavor —
each bite bursts with savory umami in your mouth.
During chilly seasons, this warming Busan eomuk
is honestly the ultimate comfort food.

Be sure to give it a try when you’re in the area!

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