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How to Choose an Aged Hida Beef Course: The Three Courses and Lunchtime Dining
How our three courses differ, and what to know about dining with us at lunchtime.
Summary
Key points
- There are three courses (11,000, 12,000 and 15,000 JPY including tax). Every course can be ordered for one person.
- We are open continuously from 11:00 to 22:00. At lunchtime we serve the same courses and à la carte menu as in the evening; we do not offer lunch sets.
- We serve A5-grade Hida beef from heifers only, aged in our original terahertz-wave aging chamber.
How the three courses differ
The GYU-SUKE Full Course (11 dishes, 15,000 JPY including tax) centers on chateaubriand and the heart of the sirloin, selecting the finest cuts of the whole animal. Its beef platter features six premium cuts, including chateaubriand and sirloin.
The Premium Lean Meat Full Course (11 dishes, 12,000 JPY including tax) is led by tenderloin and other lean cuts that show the natural umami of aged beef. Its platter features six aged lean cuts.
The Daily Special Full Course (10 dishes, 11,000 JPY including tax) features the best-value beef of the day. Its platter features five of the day's recommended Hida beef cuts; please ask our staff about the cuts on the day.
What every course includes
Every course includes a seasonal salad, an assorted kimchi plate, raw Satsuma chicken sashimi or homemade Keichan (grilled chicken), and a Hida beef platter, plus your choice of a meal (kettle-cooked rice / paitan ramen / chintan ramen / Hida beef curry / bibimbap / cold noodles) and a dessert (vanilla, matcha or strawberry ice cream).
Prices are per person and include consumption tax and service charge.
About our aging
We purchase only A5-grade heifers (young female cattle that have never calved), which are especially rare even among female cattle. They are known for fine marbling, tender texture and the delicate sweetness of their fat.
This Hida beef is aged in our original terahertz-wave aging chamber, achieving the effects of a 40-day aging process in just one week. The result is beef that remains fresh while offering deep umami, free of unpleasant odors or gaminess.
Dining at lunchtime
We are open from 11:00 to 22:00 (food L.O. 21:00 / drink L.O. 21:30), every day of the year. At lunchtime we serve the same courses and à la carte menu as in the evening.
We do not offer lunch sets. You are welcome to join us from midday, for example between sightseeing stops in Takayama.
Reservation tips
Online reservations are accepted until 17:00 on the day of your visit. Reservations are available for 11:00–21:00, and tables are held for two hours.
We are about a 1-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Takayama Station (Takayama Main Line). For large groups or private hire, please contact us by phone (+81-577-57-8293) or at the restaurant.
FAQ
FAQ
How many courses are there?
Three: the GYU-SUKE Full Course (15,000 JPY including tax, 11 dishes), the Premium Lean Meat Full Course (12,000 JPY including tax, 11 dishes) and the Daily Special Full Course (11,000 JPY including tax, 10 dishes).
Do you have lunch sets?
We do not offer lunch sets. We are open continuously from 11:00 to 22:00 and serve the same courses and à la carte menu at lunchtime as in the evening.
How can I find out what the Daily Special Full Course includes?
It features the best-value beef of the day, with a platter of five of the day's recommended Hida beef cuts. Please ask our staff on the day about the cuts and details.
Reservation
Reservations
Online reservations are accepted until 17:00 on the day of your visit. For large groups or private buyouts, please contact us by phone.