A “Crisp! Tottori Rakkyō Gourmet Fair — Harmony with Wine to Satisfy the Heart” will begin on Monday, June 2 at Momotenashiya, the bistro-café on the second floor of Tottori–Okayama Shinbashikan.
For a limited time, guests can enjoy special dishes made with generous amounts of seasonal rakkyō together with wines proudly produced in Tottori Prefecture.
Here are the details.
What Makes Tottori Rakkyō Special
Rakkyō cultivation is widespread in Tottori Prefecture because the crop can grow even in sandy dune soils with little water.
Tottori-grown rakkyō, cultivated in well-drained dunes with large day-to-night temperature swings, is known for its crisp texture and pale appearance. The prefecture ranks among Japan’s leaders in both quality and production volume.
This season’s Tottori rakkyō went on sale on Thursday, May 22. To introduce the appeal of this seasonal specialty to people outside the prefecture, the “Crisp! Tottori Rakkyō Gourmet Fair — Harmony with Wine to Satisfy the Heart” is being held.
About the Pairings
At the fair, Tottori’s signature rakkyō is arranged in dishes designed to pair well with wine.
The lineup of Tottori wines has also been expanded for the fair, allowing visitors to compare several wines.
Pairings include a cracker topped with rakkyō and cream cheese alongside Totto Winery “Chardonnay 2024,” and a cracker with rakkyō and roasted Tottori Wagyu beef alongside Daisen Winery “Merlot 2015.” It is a special opportunity to enjoy pairings that showcase Tottori.
If you are nearby, consider stopping in to check it out.
Reference
Tottori–Okayama Shinbashikan
Address: Shinbashi Center Place, 1-11-7 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 1F shop 03-6280-6474
2F Bistro-Café “Momotenashiya” 03-6280-6475
Hours: 1F 10:00–21:00
2F 11:00–21:30 (L.O. 21:00)
*Hours are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Official website: https://www.torioka.com/