FOOD-EN

Here at ume, we promote the consumption of healthy local foods.
In Japanese, this is called “shindofuni”, which consists of the characters of 身 (shin, meaning “your body”) and 土 (do, meaning “earth”, or “environment”).
Simply put, this phrase means that it’s healthy to eat traditional food that’s in season and grown nearby.
In Yamazoe village, many households have their own gardens which provide for their families.
Vegetables that cannot be consumed by the family are sold or given to those in need.
Regardless of shape or color, these vegetables grown to support families are made full of love, and this is evident through the delicious taste.
We strive to serve foods made with what the land provides now, preserving as much of the original taste as possible.

We put much thought into designing the “C” shaped counter at ume, .
We feel it is very important to sit and eat together.
To sit with those gathered on that day, at that time, and eat a meal provided by that special season.
It is said that “Washoku”, or Japanese food, is made up of five aspects, summation, harmony, calmness, softness, and peacefulness.
All of these aspects contain the same character of 和 (wa).
We made this eating area to best help you feel and appreciate the moment that can only be felt here and now.
We use local vegetables as much as possible in our meals.
We can also adapt your meal to suite the needs of vegetarians, those with allergies, and the Halal diet.
We hope you feel “wa”, or peace, through eating washoku.