Bimi Nakayoshi
A casual diner with a Showa-era atmosphere serving Oita's soul food, tori-ten (chicken tempura). Consecutively selected for Tabelog Shokudo Top 100 in 2024 and 2026. Rare operating hours: weekday lunch only, 11am-2pm (until sold out). The ¥1,200 tori-ten teishoku with its crispy-fluffy texture is praised by locals and business visitors alike: 'A crime not to eat this when you visit Oita.' 16 minutes' walk or a bus ride from Oita Station. A must-visit lunchtime institution with daily queues.
Tabelog 3.71, 224 reviews, 8,934 saves. Consecutively selected Tabelog Shokudo Top 100 in 2026 and 2024. Tripadvisor 4.4. Regular customer voices abound: 'The tori-ten taste never changes — freshly fried is exceptional,' 'Weekly regulars keep coming back,' 'This level of popularity with only weekday lunch hours is proof of the real deal.' No sakura indicators (very affordable, short operating hours, long-established characteristics). Negative search found no 'closed' or 'relocated' results.