[Iwate Prefecture] How to Enjoy Maezawa Beef in Various Ways Locally

Maezawa beef from Iwate Prefecture is popular as a delicious Wagyu beef. Many people would like to enjoy Maezawa beef in the Iwate Prefecture area. We will introduce various ways to enjoy Maezawa beef that are unique to the area

If you visit Iwate Prefecture, why not try Maezawa beef in a variety of ways?

What is Maezawa Beef? What is the secret to its deliciousness?

Maezawa beef is a type of Japanese black cattle raised in Maezawa, Oshu city, Iwate prefecture. Its vibrant marbling, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and flavor are three of its defining features. These three are the secrets to the deliciousness of Maezawa beef. It is said to have a moist texture

Maezawa beef can be enjoyed in a variety of meat dishes, including yakiniku, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and steak. Maezawa beef nigiri is particularly famous, and by lightly searing the meat, the sweetness of the fat and the soft texture have been called "land fatty tuna." You can enjoy a texture that truly melts in your mouth

We will introduce various ways to enjoy Maezawa beef, including the rare "Maezawa beef nigiri."

Enjoy Maezawa Beef as Sushi? We recommend the seared Maezawa Beef nigiri

"Seared Maezawa Beef Nigiri" can be enjoyed at "Sukehachi Sushi" located east of Maezawa Station, which is said to be the original Maezawa Beef Nigiri restaurant. This nigiri sushi is made with Maezawa Beef shoulder loin, which is said to have a strong umami flavor. "Seared Maezawa Beef Nigiri" is said to have an exquisite combination of the sweetness of Maezawa Beef fat and vinegared rice

The surface of the Maezawa beef is quickly seared with a burner, resulting in a slightly pink, glossy "Seared Maezawa Beef Nigiri." Eating Yonezawa beef as sushi will also add to the luxurious feeling

There is also a Maezawa beef gunkan, which is similar to yukhoe and topped with a quail egg. There are also thin rolls, so you can enjoy Maezawa beef in a variety of delicious ways

What is Maezawa beef seared chirashi sushi?

In addition to "Seared Maezawa Beef Sushi," you can also enjoy the rare "Seared Maezawa Beef Chirashi Sushi" at "Kiccho Sushi" in Maezawa Togasaki

This is a luxurious chirashi sushi topped with a generous amount of Maezawa beef. The head of Maezawa beef is sliced ​​and lightly seared and then laid on top, garnished with shredded egg and shiso leaves. Salmon roe is also placed in the center of the Maezawa beef, making this the ultimate in luxury

The meat is lightly seasoned, and you'll probably never have seen sushi like this before. It has a gentle texture, so you'll definitely want to try it locally

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Enjoy Maezawa beef teppanyaki and Maezawa beef sukiyaki all at once

Zuisenkyo in Ichinoseki Sannozan Onsen, Iwate Prefecture, also offers a plan where you can enjoy both Maesawa beef teppanyaki and sukiyaki together in a course meal. It would be a great idea to enjoy Maesawa beef at a hot spring inn as a luxurious memento of your trip

This hot spring inn is easily accessible via the Tohoku Shinkansen, and boasts one of the best cabins in the Tohoku region, where you can enjoy the beauty of the valley and enjoy beauty-enhancing hot spring water straight from the source

You can enjoy the chef's pride and joy, Maezawa beef dishes

At Hana no Zen, a Maezawa beef teppanyaki restaurant, you can compare the lean and marbling of Maezawa beef. You can also enjoy sukiyaki made with Maezawa beef, which is said to be sweet and tender, and try both teppanyaki and sukiyaki to find your favorite way to enjoy Maezawa beef

Zuisenkyo also offers plans where you can enjoy Maesawa beef in marbled shabu-shabu or steak, depending on your preference. It's also recommended that you can choose how you want to enjoy it

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Enjoy Maezawa beef in sushi, teppanyaki, sukiyaki, and more!

We have introduced various delicious local ways to eat Maezawa beef. We also recommend enjoying these delicious ways in Iwate Prefecture

It's worth experiencing this luxurious local way of eating it, and enjoying the deliciousness that only comes from the combination of vibrant marbled meat, a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and flavor

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