ウルトラの乳とウルトラの母の乳
A4 rank or even A3 rank is fine, better than A5 rank... I prefer Australian or American beef over Japanese marbled beef. (But if it's Kumamoto Akagyu or Kochi Akagyu, that's good too!) For middle-aged people, when it comes to yakiniku, it's all about the "harami" (skirt steak). I love lean meat with the traditional sauce, so I made a reservation even during the state of emergency. This month, they are only open on the 5th and 10th, so I managed to get a reservation. There were various courses available, but they were focused on luxurious items like caviar and foie gras, which didn't seem suitable for a down-to-earth yakiniku place, so I decided to order individual items with a focus on lean meat. Heart 680 yen, premium tongue 10mm thick cut 80g 2,200 yen, premium harami 2,100 yen, Black Wagyu "phantom" harami 3,200 yen, horse meat, Ooyama chicken, Iberico pork harami platter 1,200 yen, premium kalbi 2,300 yen. First, I tried the recommended tongue. The cut was indeed thick. However, the texture and taste were... not quite what I expected. It lacked the chewy texture of Japanese beef tongue and felt more like harami with marbling like a sirloin. Personally, I prefer beef tongue that is thick and chewy, like the one from the now-closed beef tongue specialty shop "Ashiya Tanko," where I honed my taste. Now, onto the harami. First, I tried the "phantom" harami, which was the highlight. Wow! The size and presentation were impressive, and my expectations were high. I compared it with the premium harami, and indeed, it was a step above. The sadness is that the price for a serving of harami is quite high! And it's right in front of the Tenma Market! I know. I wish they could offer this quality harami at a price in the 1,000 yen range at a yakiniku restaurant... and right in the heart of the foodie district like Tenma! I know what a specialty shop should do and I hope they can further differentiate themselves from other general yakiniku restaurants by showcasing the overwhelming difference in quality, especially with their harami (limited to beef). I learned a lot from what a specialty shop should do!