Lunch with a former Motocross World Champion at "Shokuinshitsu Hamasho"

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Located along Yurino-ki Street, across the intersection from Viola Tamachi, diagonally to the southwest, is a shop with a Japanese atmosphere, displaying a white noren (traditional Japanese curtain).Shokuinshitsu HamashoThis restaurant, "[Restaurant Name]", gives off the impression of a high-class Japanese restaurant from its exterior, but when you check the menu on the board outside, you'll see that it's a pub-like establishment with a wide variety of dishes at reasonable prices. It's a popular spot for its affordable daily lunch specials that you can enjoy in the heart of the city.

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We have a raised tatami room with sunken seating for 4 to 36 people. Up the stairs on the right, the second floor offers tatami rooms for 4 to 45 people, suitable for banquets and other events. Our reasonably priced daily menu, available Monday through Friday, allows you to choose from meat, fish, or noodle set meals depending on the day of the week.

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On this day,Maruhachi Real Estate GroupChairmanOsamu HiranoHe (pictured left) has been friends with this person for 30 years.Former Motocross World Championship GP125 Champion (1978)That isAkira WatanabeMr. Watanabe (pictured right) was in Hamamatsu, so I was invited by the chairman to join him for lunch! We had a lively conversation about Mr. Watanabe's achievements in his younger days, his eventful life, and even some bittersweet memories with the chairman that he can only talk about now. The chairman's usual outspoken talk was in full swing, making for a very enjoyable meal!

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Daily Special Set Meal A: Chicken with Aromatic Sauce - 900 yen

From the four daily lunch specials – meat, fish, and udon (hot or cold) – my husband and I chose our favorite, chicken. The chicken was fried until tender and then coated in a sweet and sour sauce.

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The side dishes included in the A lunch set are "salmon sashimi, deep-fried eggplant marinated in sauce, and fusilli short pasta with mayonnaise salad."

One of the great things about set meals at Japanese restaurants is being able to enjoy a variety of flavors in small bowls. This set meal offers a good balance, allowing you to enjoy three different types of dishes: raw food, summer vegetables, and salad.

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Lunch Set A: Rice, miso soup, and pickled vegetables

Watanabe, the only Japanese person to win a motocross world championship, has retired from active competition, but he is now dedicated to his work as a team manager and apparently travels around the world quite a bit!2012forTEAM SUZUKI Domestic MX ManagerHe has been appointed to this position, and while nurturing the heroes of All Japan Motocross, he is also actively working in various fields to promote and develop motocross himself. Mr. Watanabe, we wish you continued success in the future! Thank you for your valuable time♪

Hama Sho
325-5 Tamachi, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City TEL: 053-451-5455
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 17:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 17:00-1:00 the following day
Closed on Sundays (Lunch is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

325-5 Tamachi, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City

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