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"Ushigatari" is written and read as "Ushigatari," a restaurant near Shin-Fukushima Station where you can enjoy Yamagata beef and aged hormone. The large standing sign and hanging banner in front of the store express the owner's passion for beef, stating, "To become delicious meat, where you eat, what you eat, and how it was raised are important." Tonight, I couldn't resist the urge to try the carefully selected premium hormone, so I made a reservation and came to the restaurant.
Upon entering the restaurant, a high counter spreads out in an L-shape, and a stylish duct resembling a shower head creates a sophisticated and urban atmosphere for adult yakiniku. I took off my coat and settled into my seat, ordering the ¥7000 meat omakase course with a draft beer. The pride of this place is the top-quality beef from Yamaguchi livestock, delivered from the owner's family-owned farm. Naturally, the quality of wagyu beef varies depending on the producer, as there is no definition of breeding environment or feed for the same brand of beef. By being involved in the process from raising the cattle on the family farm, they may be able to provide confident top-quality wagyu beef.
Sharing one counter grill for two people, I eagerly awaited the meat with a cold beer in hand. The meal began with thinly sliced tsurami sashimi, which had a texture similar to raw ham and a moist, elegant fat. Next was the perilla salad with new perilla buds, aged salted tongue, and toro hatsu. The aged salted tongue, aged for two weeks, was seared to perfection, revealing a unique depth of flavor. The toro hatsu, with its slightly unusual fatty texture, transformed into a mild taste when grilled to a transparent fat. I enjoyed it with a Yamazaki highball.
The main lineup of high-quality steaks continued with the ultimate harami, featuring rare harami and custom-made Yamagata top-grade beef. Each piece was grilled to perfection, and the taste of the beef was so exquisite that I couldn't help but close my eyes and savor the lingering flavor. The Yamagata top-grade beef loin, known for its light appearance and non-greasy fat, melted in the mouth, overwhelming with the richness of the fat.
Lastly, I indulged in the three types of hormone – aged mino, shimachou, and red senmai – marinated in a spicy miso sauce. The aged mino, cut into large cubes, absorbed the taste of the spicy miso, while the white shimachou sizzled on the grill, releasing a tantalizing aroma. The combination of the fatty shimachou and the spicy miso was delightful, and after enjoying the umami, I cleansed my palate with a refreshing sip of red carnaval.
To conclude the meal, I savored a yuzu sherbet and reflected on the passion of the owner, Mr. Yamaguchi, which was evident throughout the evening. The attention to detail in the process of becoming quality meat, the dedicated cooking methods that suit wagyu beef's characteristics – a restaurant with such qualities seems to have hidden commonalities. The importance of the process leading to quality meat, the effort put into cooking methods that suit wagyu beef's characteristics – it naturally leads to higher customer satisfaction. Thank you for a satisfying meal. Thank you for the feast.