Okayama

A superb dish of which delicious taste and fine texture of octopus from Shimotsui, Kurashiki can be enjoyed

Takomeshi

Okayama prefecture has one of the highest amount of octopus catch in Japan. The octopus from Shimotsui, Kurashiki in Setonaikai Sea where the sea current is fast is said to be tasty with its firm flesh and unique texture. It is of high quality. Takomeshi, a specialty of Kurashiki, is a dish of octopus cut in small pieces and cooked together with rice. The fragrant of the sea spreads in your mouth. Fresh octopus dishes can be enjoyed in various parts of Kurashiki city. Takomeshi are different in each restaurant, with different ingredients, flavors and toppings.