This video showcases an extraordinary dining experience in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyōgo, combining the skill of a seasoned craftsman with a unique course menu. At the heart of this culinary journey is ‘Iwachabo Tamba Kotori’, a specialist in rock tea, featuring 24 varieties paired seamlessly with homemade pastries. The establishment collaborates with the Chinese restaurant ‘Qing Jiao (Peppers)’ to offer a lavish course menu that includes rock tea, Chinese dishes, and soba, all enjoyed using dishes crafted from local clay. Highlights of the course menu include a delicate amago and crab dish, a XO sauce stir-fry shrimp, and a black vinegar pork dish. Every dish tells a ‘story of food and utensils’, inviting you to indulge in the remarkable convergence of flavors and presentation.

The video captures the meticulous selection of local vegetables, interviews with key figures like Mr. Kira, and the thoughtful preparation of various meal courses over two days. The location, ‘Iwachabo Tamba Kotori’, is set in Nishishinmachi, Tamba-Sasayama, with the video documenting the course offerings, preparation processes, and customer interactions that make the place special.

Additional venues featured include ‘Chinese Cuisine Qing Jiao’ in Nishinomiya, providing a broader geographical context of the culinary collaboration. Through engaging narratives and detailed interviews, viewers are offered a glimpse into the dedication and craftsmanship that bring traditional and modern Chinese culinary artistry to life, reflecting the commitment to bring Japanese-developed Chinese food culture to a global audience.