Moegi no Mura ROCK

On Kiyosato Plateau in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, a pioneering spirit still runs strong. ROCK started here in 1971 as a coffee shop and is now a popular restaurant, bustling with diners during the summer season and on weekends.

The signature dish is a beef curry made with plenty of beef. It’s simmered for at least 10 hours, taking Approx. a full day, then finished by letting it rest in the fridge for two days—so rich it’s described as an extract of dissolved meat and vegetables. A “secret” ingredient born by chance—strawberry jam—is added to the roux for a one-of-a-kind flavor. Add raisin butter, and ROCK’s original curry is complete. Today, it’s become a Kiyosato specialty with 150,000 orders a year. Many people even travel all the way to Kiyosato just to try this curry.

ROCK style is to plate the salad on the same dish as well. Made with locally grown vegetables, the plate is packed with local flavors. Toppings like bacon and chorizo sausage are also a big draw.

You can also enjoy ROCK’s original local beers. Brewed at its own facility, “Yatsugatake Brewery,” these original craft beers are top-quality, with a track record of winning world-first prizes in numerous contests.

When you visit Kiyosato, be sure to enjoy the one-and-only curry you can only taste here, along with a world’s best draft beer.