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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Nikki Austin: Enjoying Toruko Rice at Kamome Ichiba Near Nagasaki Station

Nikki Austin (ニッキー・アースティン)

Eating Toruko Rice at Nikki Austin in Kamome Ichiba

During our stay in Nagasaki, my husband and I checked in at Hilton Nagasaki, which is located very close to Nagasaki Station. Because the hotel is just steps away, we walked over to Kamome Ichiba (かもめ市場), a lively food hall right next to the station. With so many restaurants lined up, it’s an easy and convenient place to explore local flavors.

For this meal, we decided to try Nikki Austin (ニッキー・アースティン), a well‑known restaurant inside Kamome Ichiba that specializes in Nagasaki’s beloved dish, Toruko Rice.

What is Toruko Rice?

Toruko Rice is a classic Nagasaki comfort dish that brings several Western‑style foods together on one plate. A typical Toruko Rice includes rice, pasta, and a fried main dish, all finished with a rich sauce such as demi‑glace or curry. It’s hearty, nostalgic, and uniquely Nagasaki—almost like a “best of yoshoku (洋食)” plate.

Nikki Austin (ニッキー・アースティン)

📍 Nikki Austin (ニッキー・アースティン) Nagasaki Ekimae Branch

1-1 Onoue-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture Inside Kamome Ichiba (Nagasaki Station)

Nikki Austin (ニッキー・アースティン)

Choosing #703 and #307 from the Huge Menu

This restaurant had an impressively long menu, with so many combinations that it was almost hard to choose. According to the this restaurant, #703 is the most popular item, so I ordered that one. My husband chose #307, another classic-style Toruko Rice.

#703

#703 (1420 yen)— コロッケと煮込みハンバーグのトルコライス

My plate came with:

Croquette
Braised hamburger steak
Dry curry pilaf
Spaghetti
Omelet
Demi‑glace sauce
Iced coffee

It was a full, colorful plate—crispy croquette, soft hamburger steak simmered in sauce, and the dry curry pilaf added a warm spice that tied everything together. The omelet and spaghetti made it feel like a nostalgic洋食 lunch set, but on a much bigger scale.

#307

#307 (1270 yen)— チキンカツと煮込みハンバーグのトルコライス

My husband’s #307 included:

Chicken cutlet
Braised hamburger steak
White rice
Curry
Dried curry spaghetti
Corn salad
Iced coffee

His plate leaned more toward the classic style, with the crispy chicken cutlet and curry giving it a comforting, familiar flavor. The dried curry spaghetti added a fun twist, and the corn salad balanced the richness.

A Convenient and Delicious Stop During Our Stay

Since Hilton Nagasaki is so close to the station, Nikki Austin in Kamome Ichiba was incredibly convenient during our stay. Enjoying Toruko Rice there felt like a perfect way to experience a local specialty without needing to travel far. Both plates were generous, flavorful, and full of that nostalgic Nagasaki yoshoku charm.

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