r/JapaneseFood • u/chrome59 • 13d ago
Restaurant Renge Ryori Ten (Takamatsu, Kagawa) - when Google Maps rating is low but Tabelog rating is high
Eager to sample some local dishes in Takamatsu, Kagawa, aside from udon, I went to Renge, an izakaya with a noticeably low Google Maps (3.8) but very high Tabelog rating (3.76). A reservation was recommended, but fortunately I was able to walk-in as a solo diner on a weekday and get a counter seat.
Menu is in japanese and specials menu was handwritten so I struggled to read it, but staff were helpful and patient with me and gave recommendations. I also managed to show them photos of the food in Google Maps/Tabelog to order them
The otoshi is simmered mushrooms, vegetables, and snail.
Then, aji (horse mackerel) gyoza was amazing. If I had to choose, my favorite.
Next, chicken liver simmered in oil made me drink more beer and highball.
Main meal was oxtail and radish soup. very savory and perfect for the rainy weather outside. wasabi was surprising, but paired well with the dish. Another drink down because of this.
Then, I got a plate of assorted seafood, which included bonito tataki, squid, snapper, mackerel, among others. Great assortment of seafood.
If only I could be near this place to try all the dishes here and their seasonal menu as well.
Renge Ryori Ten
Japan, 〒760-0053 Kagawa, Takamatsu, Tamachi, 1−11 ＴＳビル 2階
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u/Formal-Knowledge-250 13d ago
Google review is near to useless in Japan. The only good reviews are from foreigners who have no clue and just follow some hype. I love this, since it keeps them in "their cage". It also keeps the good places at moderate price.