🍗 100 Years of Flavor: The Birthplace of Toriten in Beppu!

🍗🎉 Beppu’s famous restaurant, Restaurant Toyoken, known as the birthplace of “toriten,” celebrates its 100th anniversary. Established in 1926, it helped shape Beppu’s food culture and remains a beloved spot for both locals and tourists. The signature dish, toriten, was created by the founder and has spread across Oita over the years. Despite challenges like a past fire, the restaurant rebuilt and continues to attract long lines daily. Now led by the 4th generation, the legacy continues toward the next 100 years .