Okariba

Barbecued wild boar pig is the signature dish. It is known for being both tender and juicy, with little odor. The owner, who hunts himself, chooses the best ingredients, and wild vegetables and venison are also available. As a local cuisine rooted in the bounty of Shinshu and the mountains, it is packed with surprising flavors.

The restaurant is built in the style of a log house utilizing logs and wooden beams, and features a device for enjoying food around a sunken hearth. Located in the quiet Okazaki area, it is also a good place to take a break from sightseeing. With the aroma of firewood in the air, it is a popular izakaya where you can relax and forget about the time.

In a corner of Okazaki Higashi Tenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, "O-Kari-Ba" offers cuisine centered on the delicacies of the mountains of Shinshu, bringing a new twist to the local culinary culture. The story of the owner, who has a sunken hearth and a hunting license, invites city dwellers to "taste a trip to the mountains.

The owner, Mr. Aoki, is from Nagano Prefecture. He used to work with nature as a lumberjack and ski instructor. In his 30s, he moved to Kyoto and opened "O-Kariba" to bring the bounty of Shinshu to Kyoto. He handles everything from the selection of ingredients to cooking and hospitality, winning the hearts of visitors with the aroma of his charcoal-grilled meat and his warm personality.