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Aji no Ogura (Main Store)

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1956, loved by locals for 60+ years as the birthplace of Chicken Nanban.
Tabelog: 2,027 reviews, score 3.51 (low score typical for long-established shops, but review count proves authenticity), TripAdvisor 3.9/357 reviews, ranked #2 in Miyazaki City.
3.9
Only 3 direct-owned locations (no franchising).
Local review: 'The original is famous locally.
The level is completely different.' Lines at lunch and dinner.
No sakura concerns.
Popular Dishes
Chicken Nanban (1,450 yen)
チキン南蛮(1,450円)
Katsu Curry
カツカレー
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1956, this iconic Western-style restaurant is credited as the birthplace of Chicken Nanban in Miyazaki. The signature dish features chicken breast marinated in sweet vinegar sauce, topped with house-made tartar sauce. Only 3 directly-owned locations (no franchising). Selected for Tabelog's Top 100 Western Cuisine 2025. Lines form at both lunch and dinner.

"Must-eat Chicken Nanban when visiting Miyazaki" "The real birthplace where locals and tourists line up" "The balance of sweet vinegar and tartar is unlike anywhere else" "Retro Showa-era atmosphere is also charming"

Business Hours
Mon11:00-15:00,17:00-20:30
Tue・WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-15:00,17:00-20:30
Regular HolidayTuesday・第1・3Wednesday
Phone0985-22-2296Call
Access
Table seating available. Cash only. Lines expected; arriving at opening time recommended.
3-4-24 Tachibana-dori Higashi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Western-style¥¥

Aji no Ogura (Main Store)

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chicken Nanban (1,450 yen)
チキン南蛮(1,450円)
Katsu Curry
カツカレー
Business Hours
Mon11:00-15:00,17:00-20:30
Tue・WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-15:00,17:00-20:30
Regular HolidayTuesday・第1・3Wednesday
Access
Table seating available. Cash only. Lines expected; arriving at opening time recommended.
3-4-24 Tachibana-dori Higashi, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture
Phone0985-22-2296
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1956, loved by locals for 60+ years as the birthplace of Chicken Nanban.
Tabelog: 2,027 reviews, score 3.51 (low score typical for long-established shops, but review count proves authenticity), TripAdvisor 3.9/357 reviews, ranked #2 in Miyazaki City.
3.9
Only 3 direct-owned locations (no franchising).
Local review: 'The original is famous locally.
The level is completely different.' Lines at lunch and dinner.
No sakura concerns.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1956, this iconic Western-style restaurant is credited as the birthplace of Chicken Nanban in Miyazaki. The signature dish features chicken breast marinated in sweet vinegar sauce, topped with house-made tartar sauce. Only 3 directly-owned locations (no franchising). Selected for Tabelog's Top 100 Western Cuisine 2025. Lines form at both lunch and dinner.

"Must-eat Chicken Nanban when visiting Miyazaki" "The real birthplace where locals and tourists line up" "The balance of sweet vinegar and tartar is unlike anywhere else" "Retro Showa-era atmosphere is also charming"

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