Musubi Kitchen｜Smoothie specialty store that spreads smiles and joy in a town by the sea

Refreshing and rich smoothies filled with seasonal fruits

When you enter Musubi Kitchen, which faces the Pacific Ocean, you are greeted by the owner, Ms. Omotegi, with a smile. She moved to Nachikatsuura Town in 2004 after traveling along the coast to live near the ocean. The store offers about 10 types of smoothies. There are drink-type smoothies and smoothie bowls with fruit and granola toppings that are served with a spoon, all of which look delicious.

Green Green Smoothie Bowl. The menu is based on spirulina and topped with kiwi, banana, hemp nuts, etc.

“The menu changes depending on the season. When mandarin oranges are in season, we add more mandarin oranges, and during the hot summer months, we use blueberries and mangoes. I recommend all of them because the seasonality changes depending on the season. “ says Ms. Omotegi. She is particular about using pesticide-free and organic ingredients grown by local producers or by herself. She also says that it is important for her to run her store in a way that is easy and enjoyable.

From the sea in front of the restaurant, one can watch the launch of Japan’s first private small rocket in Kushimoto Town.

The ideal is to make a smoothie that suits the person.

By the way, the smoothie store specializes in smoothies, a rarity in the countryside around here. When we asked Ms. Omotegi what inspired her to open the shop, she replied, “I was attracted to smoothies because they are tasty, healthy, easy to recharge after yoga or a swim, and visually appealing. Also, smoothies can be frozen, so there is less food loss. “ The combination of ingredients can also be expected to have beauty and health benefits. Ms. Omotegi says that she also values conversation with her customers. She says that her ideal store is one that prescribes the smoothie that the body needs, depending on the customer’s physical condition and mood, like a Chinese herbal formula.

She says, “I think it’s a rich cycle to be able to connect with growers who are organic and grow with love and care, and by purchasing their fruits and vegetables, I can support the farmers, and I can make the customers happy with the smoothies I make.” Ms. Omotegi also expressed her wish for the health and happiness of the community and the people who visit the restaurant. At the same time, she also wants to do what she can do with joy and pleasure. Please visit the comfortable space created by the calm and relaxed Ms. Omotegi.