Kinosaki Onsen offers many attractions, such as visiting various public baths and strolling through the hot spring town.
After enjoying sightseeing, why not try a local lunch?
One of the foods you absolutely must try when visiting Kinosaki Onsen is Tajima beef.
In particular, Irori Dining Mikuni offers a variety of lunch menus featuring "Tajima tuna."
This article introduces the characteristics of Tajima Gen, the secrets to its deliciousness, and recommended lunch menus.
Tajima Kuro is a special brand of Tajima beef raised by Ueda Livestock Farm in Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture.
Among the general "Tajima beef" breed and brand, cattle raised with meticulous attention to feed and breeding environment are called "Tajima Gen."
🥩 Characteristics of Tajima Gen
A key characteristic is the low melting point of its fat.
While the fat of typical Japanese Black beef melts at around 25°C, Tajima Kuro fat melts at around 12°C.
This is the result of meticulously calculating the essential amino acids and nutrients needed by the cows in their feed, and consistently maintaining an optimal environment for their stomachs.
Therefore,
① The fat melts smoothly in your mouth.
② The sweetness of the fat is strongly felt.
③ You can really taste the deliciousness of the lean meat.
④ Rather than being "greasy," it has a light, lingering aftertaste.
Unlike regular beef, it contains omega-3 fatty acids, making it a superfood—an attractive type of beef that can improve your health.
While typical marbled Wagyu beef can cause heartburn, Tajima Gen beef does not.
🍽️ Enjoy a meal at "Irori Dining Mikuni" in Kinosaki Onsen
Irori Dining Mikuni is the only restaurant in Kinosaki Onsen specializing in Tajima beef.
We purchase whole Tajima black horses from Ueda Livestock Farm in Muraoka, Kami-cho, and supply them to our customers.
The chef is also from the local area and is very familiar with the ingredients used around Kinosaki Onsen.
The lunch menu includes
● Tajima Gen Loin Steak Set
● Tajima beef loin & fillet double steak
● Tajima Gen Tasting Set
● Tajima Kuro Daily Special Grilled Meat Set
● Tajima Kuro Roast Beef Bowl
● Tajima Brown Beef Stew
● Tajima Black Cutlet
These are some examples.
My recommendation is the "Tajima Gen Tasting Set".
You can compare the roast beef made from the thigh with a daily special of rare cuts, allowing you to enjoy the sweetness of the fat and the savory flavor of the lean meat of Tajima beef.
For an even more luxurious experience, try the double steak: sirloin and tenderloin.
This allows you to experience the savory flavor of the meat and the sweetness of the fat even more directly.
To put it simply, Tajima Gen is "a cow raised by a cattle professional (expert) who knows Tajima beef inside and out."
For more details about lunch menus using Tajima brown rice, please check our previous articles.
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