Awaji Chef’s Garden by PASONA is a popular outdoor eatery located in the northwestern part of Awaji Island. The facility brings together well-known food vendors from across Japan, offering a wide variety of food and desserts made with local ingredients. With approximately 30 different restaurants housed within the facility, there is something for everyone.
Enjoy your meal or a sweet treat on the 600-seat patio that overlooks the Seto Inland Sea. With colorful container restaurants, a green lawn, palm trees, and parasol seating, the facility gives off bright resort vibes, perfect for a sunny day.
The location was voted one of Japan's “Top 100 Sunsets,” making it a great place to enjoy dinner or an evening treat with friends, family, or a date. Mix and match dishes from different vendors to experience everything Chef’s Garden has to offer.
"Awaji Chef’s Garden by PASONA" is the successor to "Awaji Chef Garden," an outdoor restaurant that operated on the east coast of Awaji Island until November 2022. The containers were relocated to the new west coast location, which opened in April 2023.
Restaurants
*Some stores may not be listed as the list is updated sequentially.
Spice×Spice（Curry）
"Spice×Spice" offers two types of spicy curry made with fresh vegetables grown on their own farm. It pairs perfectly with their lassi drink, made with Awaji Island yogurt and milk.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: Wednesdays
Piccola (Ice Cream)
"Piccola" sells soft serve ice cream made with Awaji Island milk and seasonal sweets.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: Wednesdays
Hoshigaoka Seimenjo（Kishimen Noodles）
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Hoshigaoka Seimenjo (Kishimen Noodles)
Kishimen from the popular Hoshigaoka Seimenjo restaurant in Nagoya has made its return to Awaji Chef’s Garden by PASONA. Kishimen is a type of wide udon noodle dish that is very famous in Nagoya. The noodles are flat, glutinous, stretchy, and served in a savory broth.
The restaurant's concept is "Just Delicious Kishimen for Everyday Life." At this special location, the kishimen is made with select Awaji Island ingredients. Enjoy these slippery, chewy, refreshing noodles.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: Tuesday
Junko de Oil (Healthy Fried Food Café)
"JUNKO de Oil" offers fried foods made with JUNKO OIL, a natural soybean oil that is full of nutrients and easy to digest. They pride themselves on three things: taste, health, and beauty.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: Tuesdays
Awakaraya (Japanese Fried Chicken)
"Awakaraya" serves the famous "Awaka-don" (deep-fried chicken), aged in a sauce made from onions grown on Awaji Island. It is served on top of steaming hot rice with a homemade sauce made from blended seasonings.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: N/A
gock's (Takoyaki, Oden)
"gock's" offers special Kushi Oden (skewered ingredients boiled in broth) and Takoyaki (batter balls with savory fillings), developed by the popular Osaka restaurant "Sushi Kizuna." gock’s version of these dishes is inspired by the fresh seafood and shellfish of Awaji Island.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: Thursdays
Fresh Seafood Rice Bowl HINOMARU (Seafood)
"Fresh Seafood Rice Bowl HINOMARU" uses fresh fish to prepare seafood rice bowls that can be enjoyed with specially selected pickles and eggs from Kitasaka Farm on Awaji Island.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: No regular closing days (on Thursdays, the store closes once sold out)
Ramen Yuchō (Ramen)
A highly rated ginger soy sauce ramen from Kyoto has made its way to Awaji Island. Combining an elegant seafood-based broth with the richness of roast beef, the bowl is further elevated with a generous amount of locally grown Awaji onions. The result is a distinctive local-style ramen that blends refined Kyoto flavors with the unique character of Awaji Island.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Closed: No fixed holiday
Gyu to Kome (Rice Bowl)
Wagyu × seafood × Awaji onions rice bowls featuring premium ingredients. A signature dish combining lightly seared wagyu beef, salmon, and homemade onion kimchi made from Awaji onions—an indulgent bowl that brings together rich flavors and textures in perfect harmony.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 6:30 pm
• Closed: No fixed holiday
Tetsu (Teppanyaki)
"Tetsu" offers yakisoba noodles and rice bowls that combine Wagyu beef offal and a secret sauce developed from over 20 years of teppanyaki experience.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: Wednesdays
GOOD DOOG Awaji (Hot Dogs)
"GOOD DOOG Awaji" sells loaded hot dogs that give the classic dish a Japanese twist.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: N/A
Awaji Wagyu Specialty Store Awaju (Wagyu)
"Awaji Wagyu Specialty Store Awaju" offers Sukiyaki Ju, a traditional dish featuring thinly sliced beef cooked with vegetables and other ingredients. It brings out the soft texture and rich flavor of Awaji beef.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: N/A
Phrom Phong Shokudō (Thai Food)
Phrom Phong Shokudō, a Thai cuisine made with Awaji Island ingredients, is previously operated at Chef Garden and returns after three-years. Enjoy authentic Thai dishes crafted with fresh local ingredients from Awaji Island.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 7:30 pm
• Closed: No fixed holiday
Morino Terrace – Chef Garden Store (Creative Food)
A specialty baked sweet potato shop featuring carefully roasted sweet potatoes from Awaji Island. This popular spot highlights the natural sweetness of locally grown sweet potatoes, along with inventive brûlée-style desserts.
• Opening hours: N/A
• Closed: No fixed holiday
Awaji no SOLEIL (Pizza)
"Awaji no SOLEIL" offers four types of special Milanese-style pizzas made with generous local ingredients from Awaji Island.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: N/A
Awaji Island Burger Buns & Patties (Hamburgers)
"Awaji Island Burger Buns & Patties" sells premium burgers made with juicy Awaji beef patties and sweet Awaji Island onion steaks.
• Opening hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Closed: Tuesdays
The Closet (Fashion Store)
Up to 80% off popular domestic and international brands! Featuring a curated selection of brands including +THE SEA, Snidel, MIIA, MSGM, DIESEL, DOUBLE STANDARD CLOTHING, CIEL AIR, and MARCELO BURLON, among others.
• Opening hours: N/A
• Closed: Tuesdays
