Perfect for when you're waiting for your Shinkansen. We've carefully selected four of Okayama famous gourmet dishes that you can enjoy inside JR Okayama Station: Demi-katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with demi-glace sauce), Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice) rice, local sushi, and Bukkake Udon .
2026.08.12One of the joys of traveling around Japan is discovering local cuisine unique to each region. If you're visiting Okayama , you should definitely try the many local specialties that are loved by the residents. The restaurants we're introducing here are all easily accessible, located in " Sun Station Terrace Okayama, " a commercial facility directly connected to JR Okayama Station (a shopping and gourmet area within the station building), and even on the Shinkansen platform. They're easy to stop by between travels, making them a convenient addition to your sightseeing plans.
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Table of Contents
- A wide variety of local gourmet food to enjoy around Okayama Station
- 1. Demi-katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with demi-glace sauce)| Minoru Dining (Sun Station Terrace Okayama )
- 2. Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice)(Shrimp Rice) | Menya Takumi (Sun Station Terrace Okayama)
- 3. Mamakari, Spanish Mackerel, and Yellow Chives (Okayama Specialty) Sushi | Azuma Sushi (Sun Station Terrace Okayama)
- 4. Bukkake Udon| Furuiti Bukkake Udon (Sanyo Shinkansen Upbound Platform)
- Summary | Let's end our trip by enjoying local cuisine at Okayama Station.
A wide variety of local gourmet food to enjoy around Okayama Station
Okayama Prefecture boasts numerous local specialties born from the unique ingredients and food culture of the region, including Demi-katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with demi-glace sauce) Hinase Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice) Okayama Barazushi, shrimp rice, Tsuyama Horumon Udon (offal stir-fried udon) Kakioko (Oyster Okonomiyaki) (a specialty of the Hinase area in eastern Okayama Prefecture ) , Okayama bara sushi, Tsuyama hormone udon, Kurashiki Bukkake Udon , and mamakari sushi. This time, we've carefully selected and introduced some local gourmet foods that you can easily enjoy just within JR Okayama Station.
1. Demi-katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with demi-glace sauce)| Minoru Dining (Sun Station Terrace Okayama )
Located on the second floor of " Sun Station Terrace Okayama, " a commercial facility directly connected to JR Okayama Station, "Minoru Dining" boasts a menu of Japanese and Western dishes using seasonal ingredients from Okayama Prefecture . In addition to vegetables such as " Yellow Chives (Okayama Specialty) " and "cilantro," which are specialties of Okayama Prefecture , the menu also features carefully selected ingredients such as "Satoumi rice," "Okayama Wagyu beef," and "Peach Pork." This time, I tried the " Okayama Prefecture Peach Pork Demi-katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with demi-glace sauce)" (2,079 yen including tax) from the many menu items. Demi-katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with demi-glace sauce) is a representative local dish of Okayama, consisting of a pork cutlet topped with demi-glace sauce. This dish features a cutlet made with "Peach Pork," a brand of pork from Okayama Prefecture, topped with plenty of demi-glace sauce and garnished with Yellow Chives (Okayama Specialty) for color. It can be said that this is a dish that allows you to luxuriously enjoy a combination of ingredients unique to Okayama.
[Minoru Dining Sun Station Terrace Okayama]
Location: 2nd floor of Sunste Okayama Prefecture , Sun Station Terrace Okayama Ekimae-cho, Kita-ku , Okayama City Kita Ward
TEL: 086-206-1442
Opening hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Closed on: None
Parking: None
2. Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice)(Shrimp Rice) | Menya Takumi (Sun Station Terrace Okayama)
Menya Takumi is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy Okayama's specialty dishes and ramen all at once. This time, we chose a satisfying set meal that includes Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice)(shrimp rice), demi-glace pork cutlet, and ramen. Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice) is an Okayama specialty Okayama rice dish with a striking jet-black appearance, made by stir-frying it with a special sauce made from a blend of caramel sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and curry powder. The seasoning varies from restaurant to restaurant, so comparing them is one of the joys of eating it. The Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice), topped with plenty of shrimp, has a slightly sweet taste, and the balance with the slightly salty demi-glace pork cutlet and refreshing ramen is exquisite. This menu is recommended for those who want to enjoy three of Okayama's specialty dishes all at once. "Okayama Specialty Demi-Glace Pork Ebimeshi (Shrimp Rice)" (1,650 yen including tax)
[Menya Sun Station Terrace Okayama Store]
Location: 2nd floor of Sunste Okayama Prefecture , Sun Station Terrace Okayama Ekimae-cho, Kita-ku , Okayama City Kita Ward
TEL: 086-222-0206
Opening hours: 11:00 - 22:00
Closed on: None
Parking: None
3. Mamakari, Spanish Mackerel, and Yellow Chives (Okayama Specialty) Sushi | Azuma Sushi (Sun Station Terrace Okayama)
The long-established sushi restaurant "Azuma Sushi" also has a store on the second floor of "Sun Station Terrace Okayama ," but the sushi we're introducing today is take-out sushi that can be purchased at the bento shop on the same floor. The "Mamakari, Sawara, and Yellow Chives (Okayama Specialty) Sushi" (1,350 yen including tax), which allows you to enjoy the flavors of Okayama all at once, is a hearty set containing four pieces of nigiri sushi with "mamakari" (a local Okayama ingredient eaten pickled in vinegar), a small fish that has been popular in the waters off Okayama , and "sawara," a fish known as a fish of the Setouchi. The crisp texture of the Yellow Chives (Okayama Specialty) is also delicious, and it's also appealing because it's easy to share among several people. This time, it was also the first time my son, who accompanied me, tasted Yellow Chives (Okayama Specialty). We recommend taking it on the train or to your hotel and slowly enjoying the unique flavors of Okayama.
[Tabibento Ekiben Nigiwai ]
Location: 2nd Floor, Sun Station Sun Station Terrace Okayama Kita Ward , 1-1 Ekimae-cho, Kita-ku , Okayama City Okayama Prefecture Prefecture
Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Closed on: None
Parking: None
4. Bukkake Udon| Furuiti Bukkake Udon (Sanyo Shinkansen Upbound Platform)
There are local delicacies you can enjoy right after getting off the Shinkansen, or even in the short time before boarding. One such example is the Bukkake Udon from " Furuiti Bukkake Udon ," a popular restaurant originating in Kurashiki , which operates on the platform of the Sanyo Shinkansen (a bullet train line connecting Osaka and Hakata). Personally, I feel that Okayama udon is characterized by its hearty volume and satisfying texture rather than the strong chewiness of Kagawa's "Sanuki udon," and this restaurant perfectly embodies that. Their Bukkake Udon is served with ginger for the hot version and wasabi for the cold version, adding a delicious accent to the flavor. A convenient point is that you can stop by without leaving the ticket gate when changing Shinkansen trains. This time, I had my favorite hot Bukkake Udon(880 yen including tax) in a large size. The large size is quite substantial, so it is recommended for those who want to fill their stomachs.
[Kurashiki Udon Furuiti Bukkake Udon JR Okayama Station Shinkansen Upbound Platform Store]
Location: 1-1 Ekimae Kita Ward, Okayama Prefecture Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Okayama Station Shinkansen Upbound Platform
TEL: 086-212-0050
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closed on: None
Parking: None
Summary | Let's end our trip by enjoying local cuisine at Okayama Station.
You can enjoy Okayama's local cuisine at the station before heading out for sightseeing, or buy it as a souvenir to enjoy on your train ride home as a perfect way to end your trip. The "Tabibento Ekiben Nigiwai" introduced here also sells a variety of other Okayama gourmet bento boxes. Be sure to find your favorite and fully enjoy Okayama's food culture.
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