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Matsusaka is not just about cows! Matsusaka chicken grilled meat/Matsusaka pork special feature

掲載日:2019.08.26

Matsusaka is not just about cows! Matsusaka chicken grilled meat/Matsusaka pork special feature


About Matsusaka's chicken yakiniku...
MatsusakaCity City, Mie Prefecture is famous for the world-class brand Matsusaka Beef. Chicken yakiniku, which is cheaper than Matsusaka beef, is popular among the common people, has become famous nationwide through TV coverage, and has even come to be called the soul food of MatsusakaCity.
The origin of chicken yakiniku is that for a long time in the suburbs of Matsusaka, there were many farmers who kept egg-laying chickens. Chicken yakiniku began when farmers disposed of abandoned chickens that no longer produced eggs and grilled them on a charcoal grill. Currently, the types of chicken yakiniku available at stores vary depending on the store, but the most popular at each store is the tender and easy-to-eat chicken.
Unlike yakitori, chicken yakiniku is characterized by the fact that it is not skewered, and instead is served with a sweet and spicy miso sauce.
An exquisite yakiniku dish of grilled chicken covered in a delicious miso sauce. Matsusaka beef is good, but why not try the local gourmet chicken yakiniku?


What is Matsusaka pork?
Yamakoshi Livestock in MatsusakaCity carefully selects high-quality pigs and carefully raises them for 220 days from birth to produce LWD ternary crossbred pigs (a cross between three breeds: Landrace, Large Yorkshire, and Duroc). It has almost no odor typical of pork, and its high-quality, soft meat is reminiscent of Matsusaka beef, and its texture is so fine that even red meat such as peaches and loin has marbling.
In addition, the fat, which is often compared to freshly made rice cakes, has a low melting point that melts at human body temperature, giving it a smooth and refreshing taste. Nowadays, the quality of Matsusaka pork is gradually gaining recognition, and many famous French restaurants in Tokyo and Michelin-starred restaurants use Matsusaka pork.

*The information posted is mainly as of October 2023.
Store information such as prices and business hours may have changed, so please check the official website for the latest information.

Maejima Shokudo (MatsusakaCity) ``Young chicken, female, chicken meat'' ``Chicken vegetables''

Maejima Shokudo

Founded in 1968, it is one of the oldest chicken yakiniku restaurants in MatsusakaCity.
It is a famous store that has been covered and aired on TV many times in the past, and has been visited by many celebrities.
The most popular dish at this restaurant is ``Wakadori'' (540 yen). Almost 99% of customers who visit the store place an order. In addition, ``Tori Yasai (540 yen)'' has been a popular item since its founding.
At lunchtime on weekends and public holidays, you should be prepared to wait a certain amount of time. It might be a good idea to change your visit time a bit.

【basic information】
Address: 612-1 okawachicho MatsusakaCity
Business hours 10:30-17:30LO
Regular holiday Friday
Phone number 0598-36-0057
Click here for the official website of Maejima Shokudo

Wakadori Yakiniku Toriichi Main Store (MatsusakaCity) "Wakadori" "Kubi" "Fried Matsusaka"

Founded in 2007 in MatsusakaCity. Currently, this famous Matsusaka chicken yakiniku restaurant has 15 locations in Mie, Tokyo, Aichi, Shiga, Kyoto, and Osaka. It is characterized by a slightly sweet sauce based on red miso.
In any case, the owner is extremely picky about aromas, and has apparently spent many years developing a ``secret sauce'' that retains the rich aroma of miso even after grilling the meat.

A popular restaurant for families with small children.
In addition to grilled chicken, ``Matsusaka Karaage'' is also a very popular item with many repeat customers.

【basic information】
Address 2640-1 Isederamachi MatsusakaCity
Business hours (day) 11:00-14:00 (night) 17:00-21:00
Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday)
Phone number 0598-58-4780
Click here for the official website of Toriichi Main Store

Toriyu (MatsusakaCity) “Wakadori sauce” “Tori soup”

Founded in 1979. A long-established chicken yakiniku restaurant celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Fresh chicken is sourced daily by the second-generation owner. And the homemade special miso sauce has a taste that hasn't changed since its founding.
It has been featured many times on national TV, and is a famous restaurant that attracts many fans from outside the prefecture on weekends.

The pride of this restaurant is that you can enjoy all kinds of chicken parts.
You can also enjoy valuable parts such as celery, which can only be harvested in small quantities, at reasonable prices.

【basic information】
Address 2194-1 Kamikawacho, MatsusakaCity Mie Prefecture
Business hours 11:30-20:00
Closed Mondays If Monday is a holiday, the next day
Phone number 0598-28-4889

Meat/Toriyaki Shinke (MatsusakaCity) "Young chicken"

Although it is a new store, having been established in 2014, it is a professional chicken store that has been involved in the chicken industry since the current owner's grandfather's generation.
As we have been in the industry for many years, we use our extensive know-how and discerning skills to ensure the freshness and taste of the chicken we purchase.

The interior of the store, which has been recently renovated, has a modern and sophisticated design based on black and white. It looks more like a stylish cafe in the city than a yakiniku restaurant.
There is also a kids corner, making this a popular store for families with small children.
You can also purchase fresh chicken at the meat sales corner attached to the store.

【basic information】
Address: 437-1 Tatenomachi MatsusakaCity
Business hours (lunch) 11:00-14:00 (13:45 L.O.)
(Night) 17:00-21:00 (20:30 L.O.)
Saturdays and holidays 11:00-21:00 (20:30 L.O.)
Closed on Sundays, New Year's holidays
Phone number 0598-20-8929
FAX number 0598-20-8930

Matsusaka pork specialty store Matsutta (MatsusakaCity) "Shintama cutlet/minced meat cutlet" "MBDON" "Various side dishes bento"

Matsusaka is not just about cows! Matsusaka pigs are carefully selected from high quality pigs born in Matsusaka and carefully raised for a long period of 200 to 220 days from birth. It is characterized by its high quality, softness, and no odor.
Matsutata sells Matsusaka pork meat, a variety of side dishes made with Matsusaka pork, and rice bowls and bento boxes.

This famous minced meat cutlet can be enjoyed just with salt, without sauce.
In addition, the manager's recommended Shintama cutlet is the most popular item.
The bento boxes are limited in quantity and may sell out by lunchtime.

There is also an eat-in corner in the store, so you can enjoy the products you purchase on the spot.

【basic information】
Address 220-4 Takamachi MatsusakaCity
Business hours 10:00-19:00
Closed on Mondays
Phone number 0598-30-8029
FAX number 0598-30-8030
Click here for the official website of Matsubuta

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