Beppu's Jōhanke Restaurant at Hyotan Onsen Releases New Spring-Limited "Seasonal Seiro" Menu
Jōhanke, a jikokumushi (hell-steaming) restaurant located within Hyotan Onsen in Beppu, has introduced a new spring-limited menu called "Seasonal Seiro." The main offering is the "Okubungo Pork and Spring Vegetables Spring Seiro," complemented by other seasonal dishes such as Sawara and bamboo shoot sakura-mushi, and steamed stewed pork. The dishes are prepared using the jikokumushi method, which utilizes hot spring steam to maximize the flavor of ingredients without water or oil. Hyotan Onsen, established in the Taisho era, is a 100% natural hot spring facility that claims to have received 3 Michelin stars for tourism for 14 consecutive years. It is located at 159-2 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.
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Jōhanke, a jikokumushi restaurant inside Hyotan Onsen in Beppu, has launched a new spring-limited menu. The core offering is the "Okubungo Pork and Spring Vegetables Spring Seiro," featuring tender, sweet brand pork and seasonal vegetables, with flavors enhanced by steaming. Other new spring dishes include Sawara and bamboo shoot sakura-mushi, and steamed stewed pork. The cooking method, jikokumushi, uses hot spring steam for rapid cooking without water or oil, preserving the ingredients' natural flavors. Hyotan Onsen, founded in the Taisho era (100 years ago), boasts a 100% natural, free-flowing hot spring. The facility claims to be the first hot spring to receive 3 Michelin stars for tourism for 14 consecutive years. Hyotan Onsen is located at 159-2 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. Business hours are 9:00 to 25:00 (last reception 24:00). More information is available on their special page: https://www.hyotan-onsen.com. For inquiries, contact Marketing Managing Director Hiroki Tanaka at 0977-66-0527.