Ahead of the New Year, long-established restaurants in Kochi City are nearing the end of their preparations for the local cuisine for the New Year, ``Sarabachi Cuisine''.
“Sawachi” is a local Kochi dish that is served on a large plate with bounties of the sea and mountains.
At a long-established restaurant in Kochi City, the preparations for "sawachi cuisine" for the New Year are nearing the end, and craftsmen are busy arranging various dishes on platters.
In addition to familiar lucky charms such as red and white kamaboko, it is a dish that is packed with delicacies suitable for the New Year, such as Ise lobster from Kochi Prefecture and boiled sweetfish.
According to the store, there were many inquiries from people who wanted to spend time with their families at home this year, and there were 300 orders, which was more than originally expected.
Kosuke Kitamura, the sales manager of the restaurant, said, "I'm preparing with the feeling that I want you to welcome the New Year with a smile. I want you to enjoy the food while eating and have a good New Year."