六甲道の注目の新店舗「ハルマキクラブ」 : THE HARUMAKI CLUB KOBE

Opened in November 2023. Just a 5-minute walk from Rokko-dō Station, I visited the highly anticipated new place, "THE HARUMAKI CLUB." This spring roll specialty restaurant is run by a master chef who previously operated a well-respected vegetable izakaya in Nishinakajima for many years. They are really making bold moves here! The interior looks like a bar, featuring an eye-catching neon sign of the spring roll mascot. Spring rolls start at JPY 300, and there are a total of 13 varieties to choose from! Picking which ones to try is a fun part of the experience. I wanted to try them all, but since I had a hearty first stop that day, I could only sample 6: 1. Spicy Taco 3. Creamy Macaroni 5. Pumpkin Cheese 6. Chewy Nagaimo with Mentaiko Seaweed 8. Pork with Ume and Shiso Roll 13. Plain Chinese-style Harusame (glass noodles) The freshly fried spring rolls have a delightful crunch that goes perfectly with beer! Personally, I recommend the Pork with Ume and Shiso Roll. Its refreshing aftertaste resets the palate amid all the fried dishes. And don't miss out on the Creamy Macaroni!! It offers a rich, indulgent flavor reminiscent of classic American junk food. Vegetable Nizakana at JPY 880 The specialty from the Nishinakajima era, the simmered vegetables, is still present. Daikon, satoimo (Japanese taro), burdock root, eggplant, sweet potato, potato, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, and chicken tsukune. Each ingredient is prepared separately with great care. The gentle flavor of the dashi broth is soothing. It's a taste that captivated the drinkers of Nishinakajima. At this point, I was completely full. I also discovered that it’s surprisingly close to Osaka Station, so I definitely want to visit again.