2024/2/16A frog praying for rain along the yuzu grove in Shibata TownI went to have lunch with my wife and son (who were on vacation).It seems that a 170 year old private house has been renovated and turned into a lodging facility.Also, I heard that they serve lunch on certain business days, so I was interested.Reservations can be made online, and when I tried to make a reservation the day before, I was told that there were 8 seats available for reservations from 12:00 (Friday 2/16), so I recommend making a reservation for weekday lunch.For lunch, soy milk ramen is only 1,000 yen, a large portion costs 100 yen more, and rice can be added as a service if you request it.You can also get a dessert set called IRITAMA (Mizu Shingen mochi), a sweet that I have never heard of before, for 300 yen.Drinks include yuzu cider for 350 yen, which can also be included as a set.It's a great deal when you buy a set of 3 types, from 1,650 yen to 1,400 yen, and a set of ramen and sweets from 1,300 yen to 1,200 yen.Each will be profitable(A half-ramen menu is also available for 500 yen)The appearance of the store or rather the building is just like that of a private house.When I opened the sliding door, I was greeted by the earthen floor and hearth of my parents' home, just as it was before it was renovated.The room we were shown to eat in was also a room overlooking the garden with a kotatsu (Japanese kotatsu).It was filled with a warm atmosphere that gave the illusion of having been invited to lunch in the living room of a relative's house in the countryside.On the table are seaweed powder and chili oil (I used chili oil sold at Miharu, a rice and noodle shop that moved from the coast of Watari Town to the inland area after the earthquake).The main dish of soy milk ramen that was brought to me was a mildly flavored soup, but it was rich and heavy, and it was delicious just as it was.Dripping chili oil will add depth to the flavor of the soup.The soy milk will cover the spiciness of chili oil well, leaving only the umami and softening the irritation.It's been a long time since I drank all the soup.Yuzu cider is not a typical sweet cider, but it has the bittersweet taste of yuzu.It becomes a nice accent and harmonizes with the subdued sweetness to wash away the flavor of the soy milk ramen that was spreading in your mouth and leave you feeling refreshed. MasuRegarding sweet IRITAMA, I like Yamanashi's Shingen mochi so much that it ranks in my top 3 among Japanese sweets, so the combination of black sugar syrup and soybean flour is irresistible, but this is the first time I've heard of Mizu Shingen mochi.Transparent and jiggly appearance, just like kudzuCombine it with black sugar syrup and soybean flour and bring it to your mouth.It feels like it sticks comfortably in your mouth, and after just the right amount of resistance to push back against your teeth, it loses its shape and has an indescribable texture.Needless to say, the taste is brown sugar syrup and soybean flour, so there's no reason it can't be delicious.And here again, the yuzu cider softens the slightly heavy sweetness in your mouth.It had a slight bitterness and was refreshing.After eating, I would like to feel full and satisfied, but since reservations are made every 30 minutes, it would be a nuisance when the next customer arrives, so I had to stop myself from wanting to relax (it was so comfortable that I wanted to lie down, haha).When I went to checkout, I was shown the second floor.The 3rd floor, or rather the attic, is an old silkworm room that is currently being renovated, but the 2nd floor is spacious and you can rest comfortably during your stay.As I was about to pay the bill, a customer with a reservation for the next time arrived.I enjoyed a heart-warming lunch. Thank you for the meal.#Miyagi#Shibatamachi#kominka#tonyuramen#Yuzasaida#Mizushingenmochi#miyagi#shibatamachi#old folk house#soy milk ramen#Citron cider#Mizu Shingen Mochi