In recent years, "Tajimaguro" has become a hot topic among foodies. Even if you have heard the name, some may not know exactly what kind of meat it is. In this article, we will thoroughly explain the characteristics and appeal of the legendary premium Tajima beef "Tajimaguro"!

What is Tajima Gen?

Tajimagen is a type of Tajima beef that is lovingly raised by Ueda Livestock in Muraoka, Kami-cho, Hyogo Prefecture, and is a premium brand beef that is even higher than Kobe Beef. Tajima Beef is the original breed of Japanese Black beef, which is said to be the origin of Kobe Beef and Matsusaka Beef, and among them, Tajimagen is raised with the utmost care in all aspects, including bloodline, breeding method, and feed.

Characteristics of Tajima Gen

•Special breeding method

We carefully select the cows' personalities and gather only those that get along well with each other, and raise each one with care in a stress-free environment. We do not wear nose rings, which are usually attached to the cows' noses, as they get in the way when they eat. We grow up healthy in spacious barns.

• Unique feed

We feed the cattle a specially formulated feed. It is rich in essential amino acids that the cattle body needs, and was developed over 10 years with the health of the cattle in mind, as well as the taste and quality of the meat. This feed results in richly flavored meat. We do not use any antibiotics, artificial vitamins, or genetically modified grains, and we only feed the cattle pesticide-free foods that are safe for human consumption.

•Melting texture and elegant sweetness

The greatest features of Tajimagen are its melting texture and refined sweetness. The rich aroma that spreads the moment you put it in your mouth and its melting texture are truly blissful. The secret is the low melting point of the fat. Tajima beef has a melting point of around 25 degrees, but Tajimagen has a melting point of about 12 degrees. Cuts such as sirloin and loin, which are usually avoided because they are too fatty, are popular for their light, sweet fat and well-balanced flavor. It also contains 30% more linoleic acid, a beauty ingredient, than other beef, and is said to be like an edible beauty serum.

Why is it called "Guro"?

The "Gen" in Tajimagen means that the cattle are raised by professionals who are experts in raising Tajima cattle. It also means that the meat has a texture similar to tuna, so it is said that Tajima beef + tuna = Tajima tuna.

Tajima Gen brand

For the sake of strict brand management, Tajimagen does everything in-house, from fattening to slaughtering, butchering, and shipping, and our staff actually tastes the meat to check the taste and ensure thorough quality control. For that reason, we only wholesale the meat to restaurants that can serve it in the best condition. Many of our clients are privately run high-end restaurants. In Kinosaki Onsen, you can enjoy it at Irori Dining Mikuni. Irori Dining Mikuni is a restaurant that specializes in Tajimagen, which opened at the same time Tajimagen was born, and has been running together with Mr. and Mrs. Ueda of Ueda Livestock. The time and distance it takes for the meat to be delivered from the Muraoka ranch is the shortest, and the best quality is delivered. Tajimagen is an extremely valuable brand beef that is not available to the general public.

If you want to experience Tajimagen

If you enjoy Tajimagen at Irori Dining Mikuni, you can choose from a variety of a la carte dishes, including steak, charcoal grilled dishes, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki, as well as cutlets, beef stew, steak bowls, and more. The steaks cooked by the French chef are particularly delicious, and are highly praised by owners of high-end restaurants in Ginza and meat-loving celebrities.

Tajimagen is the finest Tajima beef, which can be said to be a phantom. Its melting texture and refined sweetness will leave you so impressed that you will never forget it once you have tasted it. Please give it a try.