[Eggplants Eaten Raw] Senshu's Direct-Shipped 'Mizu-Nasu' is Back! Seasonal Menu Even Delicious as Sashimi | Pure Domestic Horse Sashimi and Morning Chicken Nihonichi Sakaisuji Honmachi Store

N.I. Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City) announces that 'Pure Domestic Horse Sashimi and Morning-Dressed Chicken Nihonichi Osaka Sakaisuji Honmachi Store' will begin offering a limited-time menu using 'Mizu-nasu' (water eggplant) supplied directly from its partner farm in Senshu, Osaka, 'Hyakusho Nakade Farm', starting Wednesday, April 8, 2026. This lineup allows you to thoroughly enjoy the seasonal taste of water eggplants—so juicy they can be eaten raw—prepared in a variety of ways including sashimi, tempura, light pickles, and deep-fried in broth. 'Mizu-nasu' is widely known as a special regional product of Senshu, Osaka. Unlike regular eggplants, it has a high moisture content and little astringency, making it well-loved as an 'eggplant that can be eaten raw'. At our restaurant, we purchase water eggplants directly from our partner farm 'Hyakusho Nakade Farm' in Senshu, Osaka, specifically timed for this season every year. The water eggplants, carefully cultivated by the hands of producers, are kept extremely fresh by minimizing distribution time, allowing you to enjoy the just-harvested freshness and a fruit-like sweetness and juiciness. First, we recommend the 'Mizu-nasu Sashimi' to directly experience its true deliciousness. The juiciness that spreads the moment it enters your mouth, along with a subtle sweetness, provides a texture akin to eating fruit. Furthermore, the 'Mizu-nasu Tempura' traps the sweetness inside a light batter, creating a crispy exterior and a melt-in-the-mouth texture inside. You can enjoy different flavor profiles depending on the cooking method, such as 'Age-bitashi' (fried and soaked in broth) holding rich umami, or 'Asazuke' (lightly pickled) maximizing the natural flavor of the ingredient. Because they are shipped directly from the partner farm, quantities are limited, and the promotion will end as soon as they run out. Please come and experience this special seasonal delicacy that can only be tasted during this time, while supplies last. ## Mizu-nasu Product Overview Launch Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Until supplies last