Okiru: Kagawa-Sourced Omakase

Okiru (おきる) offers a unique proposition: a tasting menu (omakase) that acts as a comprehensive introduction to the food of Kagawa prefecture. The experience is built almost exclusively around locally sourced ingredients, showcasing the region's famed "Olive" brand products—Olive Salmon, Olive Pork, and Olive Beef—alongside seasonal vegetables from nearby farms. The meal begins with a small, memorable ritual where guests choose their own triangular chopsticks, crafted from local Kagawa hinoki cypress, which they can take home as a souvenir.

Guests consistently praise the quality and hyper-local focus of the cooking. Signature dishes featuring the "Olive" meats are highlights, as are the inventive vegetable plates, which might feature a steak of Mitoyo eggplant or tender Sanuki no Mezame asparagus, depending on the season. The meal concludes with a choice of generous finishing dishes (shime), such as chicken rice (torimeshi) or a small bowl of Shodoshima sōmen noodles in a delicate dried sardine (iriko) broth. The owner, who serves the tables, is often commended for her friendly, dish-by-dish explanations and well-chosen local sake pairings.

While the experience is widely praised, some guests find it more expensive than a typical casual izakaya. A few have also noted that occasional "ethnic" or spicy flavour accents can feel slightly out of step with the otherwise traditional Japanese menu. Minor remarks also mention that the décor or wine selection feel less polished than the food itself.

Dinner is a set course, with a typical spend of ¥10,000 to ¥14,999 per person. Recent reviewers in 2024–2025 reported paying around ¥7,000 per person including drinks, with one couple's bill coming to approximately ¥18,000 with beer and sake. Course prices of ¥5,500 and a drink-inclusive option at ¥8,470 were also noted in 2024. For travellers seeking a deep dive into Kagawa's food culture, most find it offers good value.

• Booking: Reservations are required and should be made at least one day in advance. The restaurant serves a set course menu only.
• Payment: Cash only. Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
• Getting There: The restaurant is a short walk from Kawaramachi Station, located diagonally across from the Royal Park Hotel ANEX.
• Seating: The intimate space seats around 20 guests, with some counter seating available.
• Children: Some reviewers note that children may not be permitted. Please confirm the policy when booking.
• Service: The staff explain each dish in Japanese; there is no English menu.
• Smoking: The restaurant is non-smoking, but a smoking area is provided outside.