川俣シャモ炭火焼鳥 縁 －en－

The Hinai chicken (Akita Prefecture), Nagoya Cochin (Aichi Prefecture), and Satsuma chicken (Kagoshima Prefecture) are famous as the “Three Great Native Chickens of Japan.” From my own experience, I have fond memories of enjoying Hinai chicken in Akita, whether it was in yakitori or in a “kiritanpo... nabe” (see footnote), as well as the Nagoya Cochin meat used in “oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl)” and “tebasaki” (fried chicken wings) in Nagoya, all of which were incredibly delicious. I hope that these culinary treasures, which Japan can proudly share with the world, will be preserved for future generations. While there is no doubt that the “Three Great Native Chickens of Japan” are delicious, there are actually native chickens in Fukushima that can hold their own against them. These are “Kawamata Shamo,” “Aizu Chicken,” and “Date Chicken,” collectively known as the “Three Great Brand Chickens of Fukushima” (you can find detailed explanations on the website of the Fukushima Three Great Brand Chicken Promotion Council). My late mother was a yakitori shop owner, so I have a discerning palate when it comes to chicken, and I assure that each of these three brand chickens has its own unique characteristics. Their flavors are certainly not inferior to those of the Three Great Native Chickens of Japan. The reason I am so particular about introducing yakitori from Fukushima is simply because I want more people, both from Japan and around the world, to enjoy this delicious chicken. I am just an ordinary salaryman, but I have a tendency like that of a yakitori shop owner’s son. Now, since I have already introduced “Date Chicken” in the reviews for yakitori restaurant “Toriken” on Tripadvisor, I will introduce a restaurant that serves delicious “Kawamata Shamo,” called “Kawamata Shamo Charcoal Grilled Yakitori – en -“ ( “en” means bond and/or connection in English). My impressions of this restaurant are as follows: 1. If you want to eat Kawamata Shamo in Fukushima City, this is the place to go. The “charcoal-grilled” Kawamata Shamo yakitori served here has an irresistible aroma (on a personal note, my late mother ran a yakitori restaurant, and she was also particular about grilling over charcoal until the end). 2. The menu is diverse. In addition to yakitori, they also offer Shamo “sashimi” and hot pot dishes. The meat is so fresh, which is likely why they can serve it as sashimi. 3. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very calm, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends or family. 4. The staff’s service is very polite, characteristic of the people of Fukushima, making it easy for first-time visitors to enjoy their experience. However, since it is a popular restaurant, it tends to get quite crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. It would be wise to make a reservation in advance. Additionally, the production of Kawamata Shamo is limited to maintain quality, so the prices are somewhat higher compared to other yakitori restaurant. This is unavoidable…it would definitely be a waste to come to Fukushima City and leave without trying the Kawamata Shamo here. Footnote: Kiritanpo-nabe is a traditional hot pot dish from Akita Prefecture in Japan. The main ingredients are kiritanpo (mashed rice formed into cylindrical shapes), chicken, vegetables, and broth. Kiritanpo is added to the flavorful soup with the other ingredients, making it a delicious dish to enjoy. It is a warm meal that is perfect for the cold season. 比内地鶏（秋田県）、名古屋コーチン（愛知県）、薩摩地鶏（鹿児島県）は 「日本三大地鶏」 として有名である。　私自身の経験でも、秋田で食べた比内地鶏を使った 「焼き鳥」 や 「きりたんぽ鍋」、名古屋で食べた名古屋コーチンの肉を使った 「親子丼」 や 「手羽先のから揚げ」 は実に美味かった記憶がある。 日本が世界に誇る食の遺産として後世まで大事に残していって欲しいものである。 「日本三大地鶏」 が美味いのは間違いないが、実は福島にも、それらに負けない地鶏がいる。 それが 「川俣シャモ」、「会津地鶏」、「伊達鶏」 であって 「福島三大ブランド鶏」 と呼ばれている（ふくしま三大ブランド鶏推進協議会のwebに詳しい説明があります）。　焼き鳥屋の息子である私は鶏肉の味には結構うるさいが、三つのブランド鶏それぞれに特徴があり、それらの味は決して日本三大地鶏の味にひけをとるものではないことを保証できる。 私が福島の焼き鳥の紹介にこだわるのは、これらの美味しい鶏肉を日本のそして世界から訪れる人にもっと食べて欲しいからにほかならない。　私自身は単なるサラリーマンでしかなかった人間だが、焼き鳥屋の倅の習性のようなものである。 さて、「伊達鶏」 についてはTripadvisor の 「鶏けん」 の口コミですでに紹介したので、この口コミでは 「川俣シャモ」 を美味しく食べさせてくれるお店、「川俣しゃも炭火焼鳥　縁 -en-」 を紹介することにしよう。　この店についての私の感想は、 １　福島市で川俣シャモを食べるならこの店が良い。は炭火で焼いて提供される川俣シャモの焼き鳥は、その香ばしさが堪らない (私事になるが、私の母親がやっていた焼鳥店でも、最後まで炭火で焼くことに拘っていた) 2 メニューが多彩。　焼き鳥だけでなくシャモの刺身や鍋料理もある。 肉が新鮮だから刺身でも提供できるのだろう。 3 店の雰囲気もとても落ち着ていて、友人や家族とゆっくり食事を楽しむことができる。 4 スタッフの接客も、福島人らしくとても丁寧で、初めて訪れる人でも安心して楽しむことができる。 但し、人気店なので特に週末や祝日は結構混むそうだ。　事前に予約したほうが確実だろう。　また川俣シャモは（品質を維持するために）生産数も限られているので、他の焼き鳥店に比べると価格はやや高めである。　これは仕方がないかな・・・・せっかく福島市に来て、ここの川俣シャモを食べないで帰るのは勿体ないことは間違いないので。

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