Toumu Seafood Restaurant Introduction
"Head Chief Seafood Restaurant" is located directly in front of the trailhead of the Izuki Daini Big Nose Rock. Established in 1982, it has now been passed down to the third generation. The restaurant primarily serves stir-fried dishes and seafood, with the main ingredients like fish and lobsters sourced from local fishing boats. Initially named "East Coast" when it first opened, the restaurant attracted many truck drivers who frequently passed by. However, due to the increasing number of restaurants using the name "East Coast," and because the owner's grandfather served as the chief of the tribe for four terms, it was renamed "Head Chief Seafood Restaurant." Over time, its clientele increasingly shifted to tourists visiting the East Coast. The founder of Head Chief Seafood Restaurant, Mama Kiniw, also sells homemade grilled flying fish next to the restaurant. The flying fish, sourced from the local waters of Izuki, undergoes a cleaning and brining process before being grilled, filling the air with an enticing aroma that attracts many visitors. During peak business days, nearly 100 flying fish can be sold in a day! Mama Kiniw's grilling skills were recognized when she received the "Best Popularity Award" at the Indigenous Industry Expo in 2011. Besides stir-fried dishes, the restaurant's signature dish is the "Mountain and Sea Flavor Meal," which includes seven dishes and one soup. It is economical and strongly emphasizes local specialties.
