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Ebisu’s popular organic restaurant “Kitchen Watarigarasu”, which has been running for 17 years, will open a gluten-free bakery “ORGANIC JUNKIE” on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

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Ebisu’s popular organic restaurant “Kitchen Watarigarasu”, which has been running for 17 years, will open a gluten-free bakery “ORGANIC JUNKIE” on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 ​ Kitchen Watagaras Co., Ltd. Press release: December 9, 2024 Ebisu’s popular organic restaurant “Kitchen Watarigarasu”, which has been running for 17 years, will open a gluten-free bakery “ORGANIC JUNKIE” on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. “Kitchen Watarigarasu” will open a completely new gluten-free bakery “ORGANIC JUNKIE” that is particular about organic ingredients and formulations as a new business format.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154178/1/154178-1-11fe82319abf8196c95e1d7473b19cb5-2560×1280.jpg New organic declaration. “ORGANIC JUNKIE” is a gluten product that was born from the desire of the owner and chef of “Kitchen
Watarigarasu”, Takenori Murakami, to protect Japan’s beautiful countryside and the rich nature that comes from it, when he thought about the landscape he would like to leave behind for the next generation. Free bakery. We hope that by having more people enjoy bread made with organic rice flour as a daily meal, we can help preserve the richness and beauty of rice fields and their nature, which make up half of Japan’s rice fields. . “ORGANIC JUNKIE” is committed to deliciousness and aims to make organic food more open to the public through meals that everyone can enjoy, and makes the following four promises. “ORGANIC JUNKIE” New Organic Declaration 1. We use organic ingredients grown in healthy soil. 2. We do not use additives, chemical seasonings, or frozen products. 3. We use domestic pasture-raised meat and adult fish delivered directly from the port. 4. Use homemade dressings and sauces. Through these efforts, we provide healthy and delicious meals while protecting the earth. Gluten-free food is so delicious that you want to eat it every day. “ORGANIC JUNKIE” offers a menu of gluten-free breads, sandwiches, and sweets that have a texture that is so light that you can’t believe it’s made from rice flour. The bread is made from domestically produced organic rice flour, millet and beans, which are rarely distributed, and is fermented using filtered water that retains minerals, mineral-rich salt condensed from Aguni Island’s crystal clear seawater, and natural yeast. This bread, which has been loved and improved by guests over the years during the operation of the restaurant “Kitchen Watarigarasu”, is made with ingredients such as rice flour and rice starch in an exquisite combination, and has a crispy texture when toasted. You can enjoy the chewy texture by steaming it. The gourmet sandwiches offered daily are made with fresh, organic ingredients sent directly from small-scale farms and are seasoned with junk food spices and herbs to create a juicy,
restaurant-quality, addictive taste. As a new option for everyday bread, both bread lovers and those concerned about gluten should enjoy it. New standard of rice flour bread
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154178/1/154178-1-87bc64aacb2fdae9452e82aae30d7138-3900×2925.jpg Mountain-shaped bread Mountain-shaped bread 1,300 yen per loaf, 650 yen per half loaf ORGANIC JUNKIE’s signature mountain-shaped bread is a bread that is made by blending rice flour with a small amount of chickpeas and rice starch, giving it a crispy texture and the gentle sweetness of rice. The rice flour is domestically produced and organic, and by using a less sticky variety that is similar to the original rice variety, the texture of the bread is light. Contains rice starch made from rice flour, giving it a light texture that overturns the heavy image of bread made with rice flour. This mountain-shaped bread, which is also used in the gourmet sandwiches offered at ORGANIC JUNKIE, has a taste and texture that rivals the taste of the ingredients in which it is sandwiched. How to rebake: Use the microwave or steamer to make it chewy like steamed bread, or use the toaster or grill to make the surface crispy and fragrant. The ingredients and composition are the secret to deliciousness! A rich variety of flavors that you won’t get tired of
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154178/1/154178-1-c0e3086966706acfb29e114c157c357a-2025×2700.jpg From top: black sesame, corn, multigrain, chickpea, chocolate and soba The ingredients and composition are the secret to deliciousness! A rich variety of flavors that you won’t get tired of In addition to rice flour, we also offer five types of hard breads that use beans and grains to enjoy a rich flavor. All of our breads have a unique flavor that you can only feel because they are organic. We sell by weight, so please choose your favorite flavor to suit your mood and occasion. How to rebake: Cut into 1-2cm thick pieces and roast until fragrant. You can also cut it into 0.5cm pieces and bake it crispy to use as a base for canapés. Black sesame 250 yen/100g “Black Sesame” is made with plenty of black and white sesame, and has an appealing texture and aroma. Based on rice flour and buckwheat flour, the rich, deep flavor of black sesame and the subtle sweetness of white sesame are blended in an exquisite balance. The outside is sprinkled with black sesame seeds, and as it warms up, the aroma of sesame seeds rises. Enjoy the contrast between the textured crust sprinkled with black sesame and the moist dough. Of course, you can enjoy it as is, or spread it with cream cheese or honey to bring out the sesame flavor even more. Corn 200 yen/100g The cornbread made by “ORGANIC JUNKIE” is characterized by its simple yet sophisticated flavor, made with corn flour, rice flour, and fragrant herbs such as oregano. When toasted, the crust becomes fragrant, and the slightly sweet and gentle flavor unique to corn flour spreads throughout your mouth. The chewy texture of rice flour is pleasant, and the refreshing aroma of herbs adds an accent, allowing you to enjoy a deep flavor with every bite. It goes great with Italian and bistro cuisine, especially with tomato sauce. Its simple yet deep flavor adds color to your dining table. Multigrain 280 yen/100g “Multigrain” is a blend of poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and hemp seeds in a dough based on rice flour and buckwheat flour. The moist texture unique to rice flour and the subtle aroma brought by buckwheat flour pair perfectly with the textures of the various seeds, creating a deep flavor. Multigrain is a nutritious power food that you can enjoy for breakfast with a different texture and taste in every bite. Chickpeas 200 yen/100g Chickpeas are a blend of chickpeas, rice flour, and an herb called fenugreek, which is commonly used in India and the Middle East, and have a unique and satisfying taste. The subtle sweetness of the chickpea flour, the chewy texture of the rice flour, and the spicy, warm aroma of the fenugreek give the whole bread a deep flavor. It goes well with spicy dishes such as the Mediterranean, Indian, and Arab. Chocolate and soba 400 yen/100g “Chocolate and Soba” has a rich, deep aroma of Belgian cacao powder that fills your mouth, giving you the satisfaction of tasting sweets. A blend of cacao powder, buckwheat flour, and rice flour, the deep nutritious taste and bitterness of buckwheat flour and the rich taste of cacao perfectly match. It goes well with fresh cream, dried fruit, and milky cheeses like camembert, and by steaming it, you can enjoy the smooth, dense texture of chocolate cake.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154178/1/154178-1-a805b4e91f9514ad82b8c45e947cf6d3-3900×2925.jpg From left: Tandoori fish, teriyaki miso chicken and cage-free egg, Cajun mackerel Gluten-free gourmet sandwiches made possible only by restaurants Gourmet sandwich 800 yen~ *Limited quantity “ORGANIC JUNKIE” sells daily gourmet sandwiches made with painstaking care and using seasonal ingredients from 11 a.m. every day. Since opening in 2009, Kitchen Watarigarasu, which is a sister store to ORGANIC JUNKIE and is located diagonally across the street, has been particular about using only organic vegetables and rice. This is an organic restaurant that does not use chemical seasonings or frozen products, uses domestically produced meat, and seafood shipped directly from the port. By sandwiching carefully made parts using seasonal ingredients unique to “Kitchen Watarigarasu” with original spice mixes and herbs, and sandwiching them with “ORGANIC JUNKIE” gluten-free mountain-shaped bread, you can enjoy them only here. We will deliver a harmony of tastes like no other. Menu example (from the left in the photo) Tandoori fish The juicy and spicy flavor of the tandoori fish made with wild sea bream pairs perfectly with the kuthu, a salad of lightly grilled eggplant, beans and coconut. Accented with homemade sauce and seasonal pickled vegetables. Teriyaki miso chicken and free-range egg A satisfying combination of miso-marinated chicken, tartar sauce made with free-range eggs, carrots with plum dressing, and super creamy homemade vegan mayonnaise. It goes perfectly with the chewy texture of rice flour bread. The teriyaki sauce uses four-year-old mirin, allowing you to enjoy a deep flavor. Cajun Mackerel An original dish that combines the Cajun flavors of the southern United States and mackerel. Grilled mackerel with Cajun spices, stewed beans, and harissa, a North African chili pepper seasoning, round out the overall flavor. Chef profile Hideki Murakami Born in Sapporo in 1975. After graduating from Tokyo Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Architecture in 1999, he traveled to 50 countries, including the Middle East and the Caribbean. After returning to Japan, he became interested in agriculture and environmental issues and started a magazine. In 2009, he opened the organic restaurant “Kitchen Watarigarasu” in Minami-Azabu, and moved to his current location in Ebisu in 2012. When I thought about the landscape I would like to leave behind for the next generation, I wanted to protect Japan’s beautiful countryside and the rich nature that comes from it, so I decided to open a gluten-free bakery using organic rice flour, “ORGANIC JUNKIE”, in December 2024. open. Drink menu supervised by Hibiki Fujioka, developed to be enjoyed with gluten-free menu The drink menu for “ORGANIC JUNKIE” was supervised by Hibiki Fujioka, who participated in the launch of Blue Bottle Coffee and is currently active in a wide range of areas including brand supervision and production work. We offer organic decaf coffee, Japanese black tea, and an “Organic Nut Latte” made with homemade cashew nut milk, which is made with organic ingredients and traceability of the origin, and is designed to be enjoyed with an organic gluten-free menu. Masu. Hand drip coffee (HOT / ICED) 580 yen This high-quality decaffeinated coffee is made by removing caffeine from Ethiopian organic specialty coffee ordered from a single farm using the Swiss water method, which uses only water without using chemical solvents. We have adjusted the degree of roasting to match the brightness and fruit flavor typical of Ethiopia with the soft taste and aroma of bread made with rice flour. This coffee has a berry-like acidity, a gorgeous aroma, transparency, and a clean aftertaste. Japanese black tea (HOT / ICED) 550 yen We have selected several types of Japanese black tea organically grown in various parts of Japan. Natural environment, spring water, hand-picked, old trees, indigenous species, fragrance. We selected Japanese black tea that not only has quality, but also has a high-quality aroma and taste that gives you a feel of Japan’s climate based on our own standards. Matcha latte (HOT / ICED) 720 yen A matcha latte made with ceremonial grade organic matcha and organic milk. Matcha is carefully grown in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, while conducting soil and product analysis. It has a good balance of umami, sweetness, richness, and pleasant astringency, and the aroma and taste harmonize even when combined with milk. Our original matcha latte, which is made by adding air, tastes sweet even without adding sugar, and you can enjoy it with a rich aroma without separating until the end. Organic nut latte (coffee or matcha) (HOT / ICED) 750 yen An original drink made with organic homemade nut milk. Using a uniquely formulated nut milk based on cashew nuts, you can enjoy the rich texture, sweetness, and strong flavor of homemade nut milk.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154178/1/154178-1-868fe9fb94d630eed429d1cbf10e135d-3900×2925.jpg We also sell natural wine and organic ingredients by weight. “ORGANIC JUNKIE” also offers a variety of natural wines that are filled with the producers’ passion for flavor, and you can enjoy a glass of wine in the store. In addition, we also have plates, cups, glass cups, wine glasses, and other utensils that go hand in hand with bread, such as plates and cups made by artisans. In the future, we plan to sell by weight the organic spices, rice, beans, grains, and dried fruits that we use as ingredients in our stores. Please enjoy the experience unique to “ORGANIC JUNKIE,” which deals with nature and is
environmentally friendly.
SHOP INFO ORGANIC JUNKIE GRAND OPEN on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154178/1/154178-1-c6e999e74d4de0da86224a8ae429f657-2000×1556.jpg Address: Shibuya-ku Higashi 3-23-3 Inose Building 1F Phone number: 090-9615-6565 Number of seats: 12 seats Access: 4 minutes walk from JR Ebisu Station 4 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Ebisu Station Business hours: 10:00 to 24:00 (closed on Mondays) Official Instagram: @organicjunkie.jp

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