01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Stepping inside the Ota City Youth Exchange Center in Heiwajima reveals an unpretentious dining hall setting with a surprisingly distinctive menu. Among the first dishes to catch the eye at Restaurant Forest is moqueca baiana, a traditional Brazilian seafood stew. Combining the gentle tang of tomato with rich coconut milk, the broth is loaded with hearty chunks of cod and plump shrimp, delivering an aromatic, deeply satisfying profile that pairs wonderfully with rice.
Crisp Cutlets and Comforting Yoshoku Staples
Alongside its taste of South America, the restaurant makes freshly fried pork cutlets a cornerstone of its offerings. Served with salad and soup, the Western-style katsudon offers a tender cutlet in a straightforward, gratifying presentation. Diners will also find other beloved Western-influenced comforts, from aromatic katsu curry to soft-scrambled omurice, which can be ordered with either demiglace or tomato sauce.
A Relaxed Midday Stop for Strollers and Visitors
Open for lunch from 11:00 to 15:00, the restaurant is a convenient retreat for anyone visiting the nearby park or attending events in the complex. In addition to hot coffee and tea for a leisurely post-meal drink, bottled beer and wine are available to accompany a set meal or curry. The calm, unhurried room makes it easy to sit down to a home-style lunch at your own pace.
