Hello! I’m SacChi, a blogger exploring international flavors in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan.
Confession: I previously worked overseas in Asia, which left me deeply in love with Asian cuisine.
Sometimes I crave “those aromas and flavors” so intensely I can’t resist—today was one of those days.
Let me share my experience at Asia Meshi Amakumaya (アジア飯 あまくま屋)—a popular spot in Kitamiza, Kochi City, Shikoku, Japan!
🍛 I Ordered: “Asia Meshi Deluxe (Thai Rice)”
Dine-in orders include a soup set.
You can choose your rice:
- Japanese rice (日本米)
- Thai rice (+¥50)
My choice: Thai rice, obviously! The jasmine rice aroma fills the air at this Kochi establishment, instantly awakening appetite in Japan.
What’s on the “Asia Meshi Deluxe” Plate
This dream plate lets you conquer almost all of Amakumaya’s popular dishes at once in Kochi City, Shikoku:
Main dishes:
- Khao Man Gai (Thai-style chicken rice)
- Vietnamese fried spring rolls
- Stir-fried chicken
- Stir-fried mushrooms
- Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese braised pork) meat + egg
It’s like condensing an entire Asian night market onto one luxurious plate in Kochi, Japan!
🍚 “Kareimai” (華麗舞) — A Miraculous Rice from Shikoku
The rice served at this Kochi restaurant is “Kareimai” (華麗舞 / “Graceful Dance”)—cultivated by the master himself in Kahoku Town, Shikoku, Japan.
What Makes Kareimai Special
Kareimai is a hybrid: Crossbreed of Japanese uruchimai × Thai rice in Kochi Prefecture
Texture paradox: Long-grain structure with surprising moisture — an exquisite mouthfeel in Japan
Cooking method: Cooked in chicken broth at this Shikoku establishment
Result: So delicious on its own, I ordered an extra 100g (couldn’t help myself! 😅)
⚠️ Limited Availability
Master’s note: This rice is difficult to cultivate in Kochi. He won’t grow it next year.
Kareimai is only available NOW at this Shikoku location in Japan — a fleeting treasure!
☀ Interior & Terrace Atmosphere
Inside This Shikoku Restaurant:
- 6 counter seats at this Kochi spot
- Live cooking view: Watch dishes being plated from the kitchen in Japan
Terrace in Kochi City:
- 2 four-seat tables
- Perfect for sunny days in Shikoku
Bonus: The owner’s wife taught me “how to cook Thai rice perfectly in a rice cooker” — essential notes for any Asian food lover in Japan! ✍️
🚚 Relocation ALERT: Last Chance in Kochi City!
Important for visitors to Shikoku, Japan:
Amakumaya has operated in Kochi City for 4.5 years, but will relocate to Kahoku Town on 25th December 2025.
This is your LAST chance to eat in Kitamiza, Kochi City, Shikoku!
Asian food fans: Please visit this Kochi restaurant before it moves in Japan! 🏃
🏠 Restaurant Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Asia Meshi Amakumaya (アジア飯 あまくま屋) |
| Address | 509 Kitamiza, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan |
| Hours | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM ※Until Dec 25, lunch service only |
| Closed | Sunday |
| Seating | 6 counter seats (inside), 2 four-seat tables (terrace) |
| @amakumaya_kochi | |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMLyPZr3ut9VSmHJA |
🍴 Summary | A “Travel-on-a-Plate” Experience in Kochi
Asia Meshi Amakumaya’s “Asia Meshi Deluxe” in Kochi City, Shikoku lets you enjoy Thai, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese street food all at once in Japan—truly a “traveling lunch plate.”
The balance is perfect at this Shikoku restaurant:
- Aromatic Thai rice
- Chicken broth umami in Kochi
- Colorful dish variety
Every bite revives memories of Asia in Japan. 🌏
Why I share these discoveries: As someone who lived in Asia before relocating to Kochi, Shikoku, I see restaurants like Amakumaya as diaspora community anchors in Japan. The master growing hybrid rice in Kahoku, the wife teaching cooking techniques, the plate condensing three countries—this is culinary bridge-building in rural Shikoku. When international food exists beyond Tokyo, it proves globalization reaches everywhere in Japan. Every Kareimai grain supports local agriculture. Every spring roll connects cultures. This is how small cities in Kochi stay globally connected. 🍚
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