Hidden food in Kagawa recommended | Takeuchi Shokudo’s B-grade specialty, butter chicken rice bowl
If you are traveling to Kagawa, besides the famous udon noodles, there is a hidden B-grade local dish you should not miss: the butter chicken rice bowl. It is said that this dish originated at Takeuchi Shokudo, and if you want to taste the most authentic version, you have to visit the restaurant yourself.
Butter chicken rice bowl with extra vegetables
The extra vegetables option truly matches the photos. The owner is very generous, piling a large amount of fresh vegetables on top of the chicken. It is satisfying both visually and in texture. The rich butter chicken paired with a variety of vegetables makes every bite full of layers and depth.
Butter chicken rice bowl topped with fish roe
Another popular dish is the butter chicken rice bowl topped with fish roe. The portion of fish roe is extremely generous, almost overflowing. With one bite, you can enjoy both the flavor of chicken and seafood. The texture is rich and layered, combining land and sea flavors. It is seriously next-level delicious.
In the second half of the meal, if you want a change in flavor, you can add some mayonnaise to give the butter chicken rice bowl a different taste. It is aromatic, goes perfectly with rice, and is deeply satisfying. This is definitely one of the must-try local dishes when traveling in Kagawa.
Restaurant information
- Takeuchi Shokudo
- Address: 1-11-13 Nishikimachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
