Enjoy exclusive and exquisite Iga Beef at one of Mie’s most popular sukiyaki restaurants
Mie Prefecture is famous in Japan for producing delicious beef under strict conditions. The most well known is Matsusaka Beef, which can be found around the country in upscale restaurants and meat shops. The other famous locally raised beef is Iga Beef, which has actually been around longer than Matsusaka Beef and is considered by many to be equally delicious. Another thing that makes Iga Beef special is that it is only available in the area around Iga due to the small amount that is produced each year. This has caused some people to refer to the exclusive meat as “the phantom beef”. To try this local delicacy, I visited one of the most popular Iga Beef restaurants, Moritsuji, which raises cattle on its own ranch resulting in a true farm-to-table experience for beef lovers.
When I was finished my meal, my server appeared with the special final touch. It was a perfect little serving of sweet lychee ice cream. The flavor was delicate and refreshing on my palate after the intensely delicious meal of Iga Beef.