"Euglena" known as "Euglena" in Japan. Although it is called "mushi", it is a kind of algae and has been attracting attention in recent years due to its high nutritional value.

A beer garden that offers alcoholic beverages and dishes using such Euglena has opened. Its name is "euglena BEER GARDEN". But what kind of taste is Euglena in the first place? is it delicious? In fact, I have been tasting the offered menu.


The venue is the rooftop of Tokyu Department Store in Kichijoji, Tokyo. Produced by Euglena Co., Ltd., which is engaged in research and development and manufacturing of Euglena.

The menu focuses on "tropical" dishes. It is named after Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, where the company's "Euglena from Ishigaki" is produced, and it seems that the menu of "Euglena Garden" (opened in Ishigaki Island in 2013) is arranged. Not only a course menu with all-you-can-drink, but also a la carte is available.

This time, I tasted 3 kinds of drinks with euglena and mainly course dishes!

Anxious "Euglena beer"

After all, beer garden is beer! So, the first one is "Euglena Beer", also known as "Euglena Beer".

The green color is not as strong as I expected, and I can see through it slightly. When I drank it, it was almost not blue and there was no annoying scent. It's a little powdery, but you can drink it unexpectedly.


Rather, I'm worried about the white stand under the mug ... Actually, this is a mechanism that glows green when toasting, blinks green when the amount of beer is low, and blinks red when an empty glass is placed. However, it takes some tips to move it.

First of all, when you make a toast, stick out the glass vigorously. It seems that it glows in response to the accelerating speed. Then, when you drink, tilt the glass . In response to this angle, it flashes green and turns red. If it doesn't shine, try these points.

If you want to enjoy the light more, we recommend you to come to the store after it gets dark.



By the way, the second cup is the soft drink "green juice". It's like green juice, and it's a blend of Euglena and young barley leaves and tomorrow's leaves. This was also an impression that it was much easier to drink than green juice.

Finally, I drank "Euglena bitter gourd smoothie" which is limited to the holiday cafe time (12:00 to 16:00). Euglena, bitter gourd, pineapple and apple are mixed. Again, I don't feel like Euglena. The contrast between the bitterness of bitter gourd and the sweetness of fruit is good.


In the first place, Euglena has a body length of about 0.05 mm, which is smaller than the thickness of hair. That is why it may not be too rough when mixed with drinks.

Cooking full of Euglena

Next is cooking. The course menu consists of an appetizer platter (sea grapes, pickles, etc.), shrimp, island tofu and avocado salad, Mexican nachos, sirloin roast beef, and soft-boiled egg topped taco rice. Of these, Euglena is used for everything except the appetizer.


First of all, the salad is dressing with Euglena. If you look closely, it is a little greenish. In addition, it is used in the attached avocado paste in nachos, in one of the two sauces in roast beef, and in taco meat in taco rice.

When I tried it, I honestly don't know that it contains euglena ...! If you mix it well with the dish, the powderiness will disappear. All of them are usually delicious, so even those who are a little euglena can eat with confidence.


In addition, the à la carte menu includes french fries, grilled herb chicken, and green curry. You can order in addition to the course meal, or you can use the à la carte menu and drink alone. Desserts such as ice cream and frozen fruits also seem to be good for hot summer squeezing.

Don't do it, Euglena

I received various "Euglena", but in the end, I came to the conclusion that Euglena is surprisingly unclaimable. Especially at a level that you can hardly understand in cooking. Those who were expecting a feeling of euglena may be a little disappointed, but rather realized the possibility of incorporating euglena into their daily lives.

In the future, if you see a collaboration product, you will surely be able to buy it without hesitation, and if the time comes when you have to use it for cooking, you will not be in trouble (I don't know if such a day will come!).

It will be held until the end of September. If you want to go to a strange beer garden this summer, consider it as one of the candidates.

[Overview]
euglena BEER GARDEN
Venue Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji Rooftop Business Hours Weekdays 16:00 to 22:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 12:00 to 22:00 Number of seats 146 seats Canceled in case of rain