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Toki KIRISHIMA

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

Tea and a wholesome lunch

A popular, hearty, and nutritious menu item

Specially prepared roast pork

"Toki KIRISHIMA Lunch (Meat)" Made with Wholesome, Homegrown Kirishima Tea

A wholesome lunch featuring generous use of house-grown Kirishima tea. The main dish is roast pork flavored with house-grown Japanese black tea, accompanied by three side dishes including seasonal vegetables in nanbanzuke marinade, rice topped with house-made tea furikake, and a hearty miso soup with seasonal vegetables and soybeans. Before and after the meal, Imayoshi Seicha's original tea blends "Dawn" and "Dusk" reflect the changing hours of the day. Cold-brewed chilled tea is served before the meal, while after-meal selections include genmaicha blended with matcha, adding another way to appreciate the appeal of tea alongside the food. The lunch suits a wide range of ages.

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  Side Dishes and Miso Soup Made with Local Vegetables

  The hearty miso soup is filled with plenty of local vegetables. The broth is made from dried sardines, kombu seaweed, and soybeans, with generous amounts of vegetables added to bring out their natural umami. The ingredients change with the seasons, highlighting flavors at their peak. It is a wholesome, satisfying soup that remains enjoyable time after time.

Popular pairings

Vivid matcha green with an onsen egg in the center

Matcha powder used for seasoning to enhance the tea's aroma

Matcha powder used for seasoning to enhance the tea's aroma

"Matcha Carbonara"

"Matcha Carbonara" is one of the most popular light meals. Pork seasoned with shio koji and soy milk forms a savory sauce, layered with the richness of cheese and the gentle bitterness of matcha for a creamy yet light finish. The mellow sauce carries the aroma of matcha, creating a deep, balanced flavor in every bite. Served with salad and chilled tea, it works well for lunch or a light meal. The vivid green matcha sauce also makes for a striking presentation. This inventive dish highlights a different side of matcha unique to the café.

Must-try signature dish

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  "Special Matcha Assortment Plate"

  A popular plate for sampling a variety of matcha sweets in small portions, including castella, gateau chocolat, gelato, cookies, and chiffon cake. The assortment showcases matcha's refined bitterness, rich aroma, and vivid green color.

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  "Tencha Korin"

  A plate pairing gelato made with Imayoshi Seicha's original sencha blend "mahiru (midday)," inspired by the changing hours of the day, with light and airy soufflé castella baked in-house. The castella is sprinkled with tencha, the tea leaves used to make matcha, for a rich tea flavor. Its cute, eye-catching presentation also makes it especially photogenic.

Restaurant highlights

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  A wide variety of stylish takeout items

  An Extensive Takeout Menu

  The takeout menu offers a wide selection of items, including drinks in stylish packaging, house-made gelato, and "Cha-han" (rice dishes made with tea). Enjoy them on the terrace or take them along for sightseeing or a drive, with expansive views adding to the experience.

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  Expansive tea fields shaped by Kirishima's natural environment

  Tea-Picking Experiences and Other Events

  This annual event offers a chance to visit the expansive tea fields and experience tea picking, making it enjoyable for families with children as well. Another highlight is tempura made with fresh, new-season tea leaves, available only at this time of year.

Interior

A wood-toned interior filled with natural sunlight

Sofa seating with paintings on display

Counter seating suitable for solo diners

A picture-perfect view of the Kirishima mountain range

More open terrace seating surrounded by nature

The high-ceilinged, open-plan interior creates a spacious atmosphere. The windows frame flower fields that change with the seasons and the Kirishima mountain range like a painting. Its location near Kagoshima Airport also offers views of planes passing by at certain times. Semi-private seating suits families with children, while the counter seats are ideal for a relaxing solo visit with views of the scenery. Takeout items can also be enjoyed on the terrace.

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  Original Tea Leaves and Souvenirs to Complement Everyday Moments

  The café also houses a shop offering a wide range of products, whether for personal use or as gifts for someone special. Highlights include original sencha (Japanese green tea) varieties such as "akegata" (dawn), "mahiru" (midday), and "yugure" (dusk), inspired by the changing times of day and the scenes associated with them. The shop also sells sweets that bring out the appeal of tea, including soufflé castella (a light, fluffy Japanese sponge cake) and gelato, along with teaware and accessories for enjoying tea as part of everyday life.

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Set on a hill, the attractive exterior and views of the Kirishima mountain range and garden create a sense of anticipation even before entering. The spacious interior offers a variety of seating options suited to different occasions. The same attention given to the tea extends to the food, while the photogenic sweets are another highlight. A well-stocked shop also makes it a good stop for a date while driving around Kirishima or for picking up souvenirs.