The once-every-three-years contemporary art festival, the Setouchi Triennale 2025, is about to begin! We'll introduce you to some recommended lunch spots and cafes around Uno Port , the gateway to Naoshima and Teshima Island .
2025.04.23
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Table of Contents
- 1. Osaka-ya Diner (Local-style Set Meals)| A long-established restaurant filled with local flavors
- 2. Manpuku-ken (Fish Broth Ramen)| Exquisite ramen packed with the delicious flavor of sea bream
- 3. Muten Chabou (Taiwanese Cuisine Café)| Authentic Taiwanese cuisine in a sophisticated space in a former bank
- 4. #8 WIRE Burger Shop (Thick and Juicy Burgers)| Enjoy original hamburgers with a view of the harbor
- 5. Omachi-do Main Store (Shaved Ice Specialty)| Enjoy the famous shaved ice with the view of Setouchi
- 6. Kikuya Seika Main Store (Traditional Japanese Sweets)| Traditional Japanese sweets for souvenirs
- Conclusion | Enjoy an art and food journey
Uno Port in Tamano City Okayama Prefecture , is the main departure and arrival point for ships to Naoshima and Teshima, world-famous as "Teshima Island of art," and serves as a sea gateway. During the art festival, many tourists from Japan and abroad visit this area, and we will introduce carefully selected local gourmet spots that you can stop by in between island tours and art appreciation. We will introduce 6 hidden spots that tourists can easily enjoy, from lunch to cafes and souvenirs.
1. Osaka-ya Diner (Local-style Set Meals)| A long-established restaurant filled with local flavors
Osaka-ya Diner (Local-style Set Meals), located about a five-minute walk northwest from JR Uno Station, features a quaint storefront reminiscent of an old-fashioned local diner.
The most recommended dish here is the "fish set meal." Choose your favorite fish from the fresh fish displayed in the store's display case, and they will carefully reheat it and serve it to you. The appeal is that you can enjoy locally caught fish at an affordable price. They also have a full range of standard Japanese cafeteria menu items, such as various rice bowls and pork ginger stir-fry.
It's open not only at lunchtime but also at night, so you can easily stop by on your way back from the island. It's also a recommended spot for tourists, as you can enjoy the atmosphere bustling with locals.
[Osaka-ya Diner (Local-style Set Meals)] Address: 2-3-20 Okayama Prefecture, Tamano City, Okayama Chikko
TEL: 0863-21-4026 (Reservations not accepted)
Business hours: 11:30-14:30, 16:30-20:30
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Parking: None (use nearby paid parking)
2. Manpuku-ken (Fish Broth Ramen)| Exquisite ramen packed with the delicious flavor of sea bream
Located about a five-minute walk northwest from JR Uno Station, Manpuku-ken (Fish Broth Ramen) is a ramen shop with a nostalgic atmosphere. The interior of the shop has a warm atmosphere that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Showa era.
The most recommended menu item is the "Salt Sea Bream Ramen." The soup is made by slowly extracting the stock from the heads, bones, etc. of sea bream caught in the Seto Naikai, and is simple yet rich and flavorful, making it an excellent dish. Another popular menu item is the "Black Sea Bream Soy Sauce Ramen" made with black sea bream (chinu).
Chinu (black sea bream) is a fish that inhabits the waters around Uno Port so abundantly that it is the name of an art piece called "Chinu of Uno." However, in recent years, opportunities to see it on dinner tables have decreased, so local restaurants have been working to use chinu in various dishes as a specialty of Uno Port. Why not try some locally produced, locally consumed ingredients as a memento of your trip?
[Manpuku-ken (Fish Broth Ramen)]
Address: 1-10-24 Chikko , Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture Chikko
TEL: 0863-31-9151 (Reservations not accepted)
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Irregular holidays Parking: Available
3. Muten Chabou (Taiwanese Cuisine Café)| Authentic Taiwanese cuisine in a sophisticated space in a former bank
Muten Chabou (Taiwanese Cuisine Café), a renovated former branch of the Bank of China in Uno, is a sophisticated space where you can enjoy Taiwanese tea and Taiwanese cuisine. In recent years, it has gained a reputation among both locals and tourists as a place where you can enjoy Taiwanese cuisine at reasonable prices, which has become increasingly popular in Japan.
The signature dish here, "Lu Rou Fan," is a dish that combines sweet and spicy braised pork belly with soft-boiled eggs to create an exquisite harmony. This dish, a typical Taiwanese home-cooking dish, is also called "pork rice" in Japanese, and has a gentle flavor that will soothe your tired body after a day of sightseeing.
The restaurant is a former bank building, so the high ceilings and open interior allow you to enjoy your meal in a chic yet relaxed atmosphere. It is a mysteriously charming spot that blends into the Setouchi scenery while still exuding an exotic atmosphere.
[Muten Chabou (Taiwanese Cuisine Café) ] Address: 1-10-10 Chikko , Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture Chikko
TEL: 0863-33-1155
Business hours: 11:00-15:00
Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Parking: Available (20 spaces on the north side of the store)
4. #8 WIRE Burger Shop (Thick and Juicy Burgers)| Enjoy original hamburgers with a view of the harbor
For takeout food, we recommend the unique hamburger shop "#8 WIRE Burger Shop (Thick and Juicy Burgers)." The shop is located on the first floor of a retro building on the shores of the Uno Port, close to Uno Port.
The appearance and taste of these juicy handmade burgers, which are different from those of major chain restaurants, are sure to become addictive once you try them. The recommended combination is "beef + cheese." You can choose the type of cheese to your liking, which adds to the fun of eating.
Although it is a take-out shop, there is a lovely shared space on the second floor of the same building where you can sit back and enjoy a freshly made hamburger. On sunny days, we recommend enjoying your meal while looking out at the harbor scenery. We encourage you to make use of both spaces.
【#8 WIRE Burger Shop (Thick and Juicy Burgers)】
Address: 1F Mount Higashiyama Building, 1-7-3 Uno, Tamano City , Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 070-3771-8353
Business hours: 10:00-15:00
Closed: Sundays and Mondays
Parking: None (parking available on the roadside opposite the store)
5. Omachi-do Main Store (Shaved Ice Specialty)| Enjoy the famous shaved ice with the view of Setouchi
Located right next to the artwork "Uno's Chinu/Uno Kochinu," a symbol of Uno Port, Omachi-do Main Store (Shaved Ice Specialty) is a cafe famous for its shaved ice and fresh juices.
The gorgeous shaved ice, made with plenty of fresh seasonal fruit, is visually beautiful and is especially recommended for the upcoming hot season. Shaved ice, a traditional Japanese summer dessert, is a simple dessert of shaved ice poured with syrup, but this shop uses carefully selected fruits and homemade syrup to create a luxurious dish.
On a nice day, it's especially nice to sit on the terrace overlooking the sea and enjoy your meal while feeling the refreshing breeze of the Seto Naikai. It's the perfect spot for a break between viewing art.
[Omachi-do Main Store (Shaved Ice Specialty)]
Address: 1-1-4 Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture Chikko
TEL: 080-1914-0301
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Wednesday
Parking: Available
6. Kikuya Seika Main Store (Traditional Japanese Sweets)| Traditional Japanese sweets for souvenirs
Kikuya Seika Main Store (Traditional Japanese Sweets), located about a 3-minute walk west from JR Uno Station, is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that has long been loved by locals.
The specialty here is "dorayaki," which is also famous for appearing in the popular Japanese anime "Doraemon." Dorayaki, filled with plenty of homemade anko (sweet red bean paste), is one of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets. Dorayaki is a typical Japanese sweet consisting of a thin pancake-like batter sandwiched with anko paste, and is popular among foreign visitors as it is easy to eat.
Why not take home some local flavor as a reward for yourself or as a souvenir for a loved one? We also have a branch store ( Kojima store) near Kojima Jeans Street , a popular tourist spot in Kurashiki City .
[Kikuya Seika Main Store (Traditional Japanese Sweets)]
Address: 1-10-2 Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture Chikko
TEL: 0863-21-2876
Business hours: 7:00-18:30
Closed: None
Parking: Available
Conclusion | Enjoy an art and food journey
What do you think? In addition to the six restaurants we introduced this time, there are many other attractive restaurants around Uno Port. Before or after your art trip around the islands of the Seto Naikai, why not try some delicious local food and make some even more fulfilling memories?
In addition, the paid exhibition artworks in the Uno Port area of the Setouchi Triennale 2025 will be open to the public until 7 p.m., so you can enjoy island hopping during the day, then enjoy dinner after appreciating the art in the Uno Port area in the evening.
Let's go on a trip to fully enjoy the nature, modern art, and local cuisine of Setouchi!
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