かすみキッチン

I came to Kasumi Kitchen expecting a great view of Lake Kasumigaura from the second floor. The interior was designed with a school theme, featuring a timetable, blackboard, and bookshelves. There are 6 seats with a view of Lake Kasumigaura and 8 slightly larger tables for 4 people each, creating a relaxed atmosphere overall. When I visited, aside from one couple on a date, all the customers were women. There were many dishes and desserts made with local ingredients from the Lake Kasumigaura region, and I tried the Shirauo donburi (raw icefish) which was sparkling and delicious with the warm rice and cold icefish offering a unique texture. The rice was also very good, as was the ginger. Perhaps because it was lunchtime, there was also a drink bar included. The restaurant has a spacious parking lot, a souvenir shop on the first floor, and the opportunity for a short walk outside, making it a great stopover point.

I visited this restaurant on the day before the Kasumigaura Marathon, and I was disappointed that the kitchen on the second floor was closed due to preparations for the marathon booth (it would have been nice if they had at least opened it a couple of times). I bought a hamburger and choux cream (which was a bit expensive at 410 yen, but with minimal additives) at the MarShe on the first floor and ate them inside the restaurant. It was nice to be able to eat while overlooking Lake Kasumigaura. I think they are particular about their ingredients.

Great view! It would have been even better if we could eat outside. I ordered the tonkatsu set. It was crispy and had a good amount of fat, making it tender. The price was on the higher side, but the kids' plate had good value and tasty flavors.

サイクリング途中のランチで利用 1時30分入店とピークタイムも過ぎてたのもあったのかお客は先客一組のみ、広い店内は天井も高く窓に向かったカウンター席からは霞ヶ浦を一望できる雰囲気の良いお店。 店員さんにオススメを聞いても快く答えてくれて、「わかさぎとれんこんのフライ」をセットで注文。 旬はどちらも過ぎたもののしっかりした味付けと調理でどれも美味しくいただ、セットで頼んだサラダには「こちらには”いちごのドレッシング”をかけております」などの説明もあり食事を楽しむことができました。 店内に設置してある本は地元茨城の風土史や霞ヶ浦にまつわる書籍を羅列し、腹ごなしで読み始めると昔、澄んだ水で潤っていた霞ヶ浦の景色を想像させるような本が多く霞ヶ浦愛を感じさせるような本棚。 季節ごとに旬のシラウオなどを使った期間限定メニューもあるらしく、また霞ヶ浦に来る際はこのお店使おうと強く思い、すっかり霞ヶ浦を好きになってしまった自分は帰りに下の一階のショップでかすみがうにゃのぬいを買って帰るほどでした。また来ます。