All Reviews of Myojinmaru Main Branch

When visiting Hirome Market in Kochi, how could you miss this iconic local dish? Myojinmaru is a very famous restaurant in Kochi specializing in straw-seared bonito and is also one of the places where salt-seasoned straw-seared bonito tataki originated.

As I passed the stall this time, I happened to catch a chef demonstrating the straw-searing process, so I couldn't help stopping to watch for a while.

The chef placed the bonito on a grill and lit the straw to sear it. The flames instantly shot up high, completely engulfing the fish in a blazing fire. It was truly an impressive sight! I could feel the heat even from some distance away. The whole searing process was so eye-catching that I couldn't resist taking out my phone to record it.

What makes this dish special is that the intense heat from the burning straw quickly sears the outside of the fish while keeping the inside fresh and tender. It is then eaten with salt, which is a very representative Kochi style.

However, my main purpose for visiting Hirome Market this time was to browse the market and experience its lively local food atmosphere, so I didn't actually sit down to try the bonito dish. I simply enjoyed watching the live searing show.

It was a little disappointing not to get to eat it, but seeing the bonito seared over a blazing straw fire in person was still very interesting and made for a special experience during this trip to Kochi! Next time I come, I'll definitely buy a serving and try it.

Of course you have to eat bonito when you come to Kochi! This time, I made a special trip to Myojinmaru Main Branch to try their legendary straw-seared salted bonito tataki.

It's seared over straw right in front of you, giving it an incredible aroma. The outside is lightly charred while the inside is fresh and tender, and just a little salt makes it so delicious you can't stop eating! Even the sashimi was fresh, sweet, and delicious.

As expected, it was extremely popular during mealtime and almost completely full! Just imagine chatting with friends while eating bonito and having a few drinks—that's what makes traveling so enjoyable〜

Kochi bonito is seriously irresistible. No wonder you keep craving it after trying it! Next time I come to Kochi, I'll definitely visit again!

When visiting Kochi, you have to try the local specialty: straw-seared bonito tataki with salt. After being seared over high heat with straw, it has a distinctive aroma. The outside is lightly cooked while the inside stays half-raw, giving it a really unique texture.

It tasted a bit different from what I had imagined, but with the salt, it had its own nice flavor. Overall, it was acceptable. When you’re in the area, the local specialties are definitely worth trying for yourself and make for a memorable food experience during the trip.