The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

This time, we will introduce Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku. We will also introduce some recommended restaurants, so please do try them out.

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Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan, where you can enjoy world-class gourmet Matsusaka beef, rich history and culture, and beautiful nature. During the Edo period, Matsusaka was the final post town for pilgrimages to Ise-mairi (a pilgrimage to Japan's highest-ranking shrine). These merchants succeeded in trading Matsusaka cotton in Edo and brought prosperity to Matsusaka.

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What is Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku , a local delicacy from Matsusaka City , Mie Prefecture ?

Have you heard of Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku , a local delicacy from Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ?

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture is the birthplace of Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's three major types of world-famous wagyu beef. However, Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku, which is made from chicken and is cheaper than beef, is also popular among locals.

It has become famous nationwide through TV coverage and other media, and is a local delicacy that has come to be called the soul food of Matsusaka residents.

The key to Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku is the addictive sweet and spicy miso sauce.

This time, we will introduce some recommended restaurants for Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku!

① Young Chicken Yakiniku Toriichi Main Store

The first store we will introduce is "Toriichi"

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

This is a famous store that has branches all over the country.

The menu is very reasonably priced.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

The standard is said to be young chicken, but the adult chicken "hine" has many fans, as the flavor becomes more pronounced the more you chew it, making it addictive.

The Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku style involves coating the chicken in miso sauce, grilling it on a charcoal grill or stove, and then coating it in more miso sauce before eating.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

[Definition of Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku]

①It must be miso sauce

②It must be grilled on a grill

3) Specializing in Chicken Yakiniku(chicken is the first item on the menu)

Grilled meat,

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

Dip it in miso sauce

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

To the rice waiting on my left hand

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

Just the right amount of chewy.

The mellow miso sauce and meat combine to create a deep flavor.

Once you start eating it, you'll know exactly what it's like to become addicted!

This is the "kubi" (neck) muscle in the neck. What a direct name!

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

It is a rare meat that is difficult to remove from the bone and therefore not available in large quantities.

The flesh is firm and has a nice bite.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

The classic and popular menu item, fried chicken, is also dipped in miso sauce.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

The fragrant miso sauce hits you right in the brain and matches perfectly with the chicken, making it perfect for rice and beer.

A blissful space filled with the sounds of grilling meat and laughter.

"It's delicious because it has a strong flavor from the miso sauce."

Apparently, the key ingredient is the miso sauce.

In any case, it seems that they are extremely particular about the miso sauce.

2. Daruma-ya

The second store we will introduce is "Daruma-ya" located in front of Matsusaka Station.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

This restaurant offers a Toyotomi variety of beef and pork dishes, with a focus on Chicken Yakiniku .

The chicken used is "slaughtered that morning" and processed early in the morning.

Because they are so fresh, the difference in taste is even easier to see when comparing adult chickens with young chickens.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

▲ (Foreground) Young chicken on the left, adult chicken on the right.

We will grill the young chicken and the adult chicken at the same time, thoroughly coating them with miso sauce.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

Is it cooked yet? The anxious wait is also part of the fun.

Dip the juicy meat in the miso sauce and eat it with rice.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

Juicy and sweet young chicken and muscular, flavorful adult chicken.

It's interesting to feel the difference.

We also have beef offal.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

Apparently, it's common to eat this tender, fat-filled innards with miso sauce.

The miso sauce brings out the delicious flavor of both the chicken and beef, making it irresistible.

The No. 1 soul food of Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture ! What is " Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku"?

Come and try the authentic Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku!

How was it?

Matsusaka Chicken Yakiniku is a reasonably priced and delicious soul food for the people of Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture .

"The key is the sauce!" The Chicken Yakiniku culture is deeply ingrained in the lives of locals, with many customers purchasing only the miso sauce at their favorite restaurant.

This satisfying dish is a little different from beef yakiniku, so be sure to try it in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture , where it originates!

[Interview] October 2020

*Prices and menu items are subject to change.

●Young Chicken Yakiniku Toriichi Main Store●

Address: 2640-1 Ise , Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture Prefecture

TEL: 0598-58-4780

Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00

Closed: Mondays (open on public holidays)

Official website: https://web-toriichi.com/

●Daruma-ya●

Address: 513-8 Kyomachi , Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture

TEL: 0598-26-3350

Business hours: 17:00-24:00

Closed: Irregular holidays

Official website: http://www.mcity.co.jp/darumaya/

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Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan, where you can enjoy world-class gourmet Matsusaka beef, rich history and culture, and beautiful nature. During the Edo period, Matsusaka was the final post town for pilgrimages to Ise-mairi (a pilgrimage to Japan's highest-ranking shrine). These merchants succeeded in trading Matsusaka cotton in Edo and brought prosperity to Matsusaka.

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