Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu

At MARUTO Soy Sauce, tradition and quality meet to create a unique dining experience centered around the rich flavors of Nara’s native ingredients. The restaurant uses MARUTO soy sauce, made from native soybeans and wheat grown in Nara Prefecture and brewed with yeast that has been carefully maintained for 300 years. This soy sauce is known for its mild salty taste, rich flavor, and gorgeous aroma.

Menu Highlights

Otsukuri (Sashimi):
- To experience the aroma of freshly made soy sauce, try the sashimi, where the MARUTO soy sauce truly shines.
Takikomi Gohan:
- Seasoned steamed rice cooked with moromi (unrefined soy sauce lees) gives off a delicious aroma when the lid is opened, enhancing the meal with its soy sauce fragrance.
Soup Stock:
- The soup stock for bowls is made with heated soy sauce, providing a mild and comforting depth of flavor.

Special Ingredients

Yamato Beef & Yamato Pork:
- Enjoy local Yamato beef and Yamato pork, two of the best meat options Nara has to offer.
Home-grown Vegetables:
- The restaurant uses Nara’s home-grown vegetables, celebrating the natural flavors of the region.

Cuisine

Japanese / General:
- Offers a wide range of traditional Japanese cuisine, incorporating the best of Nara’s ingredients and flavors.
Soy Sauce Specialties:
- The restaurant’s signature soy sauce plays a central role in each dish, enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients.