Omi Beef Cooking & Premium Dining (Hikone, Shiga)

Step behind the kitchen counter of a sleek French restaurant in Hikone, Shiga, for a private cooking class with premium ingredients like abalone, lobster, and Shiga's renowned Omi beef. Under the tutelage and careful guidance of seasoned Chef Yamada, you'll grill melt-in-your-mouth Omi sirloin and filet, live lobster and abalone (only one person per group will cook the latter two) at La Cuisine Enju restaurant. Learn valuable insights from Chef Yamada's extensive culinary training and experience as he shares his best tips for preparing a delicious meal to perfection. Course meal contents (items marked with an asterisk will be prepared by participants as part of the cooking experience): - Garlic chips* - Seasonal appetizer - Roast beef - Grilled fish* - Soup of the day - Grilled live lobster* - Grilled live abalone* - Grilled vegetables - Grilled steak (70g of Omi beef sirloin and a 60g fillet)* -Garlic rice* - Pickled dish and miso soup - Sorbet Chef Yamada's impressive background includes studying in France for two years at prestigious two- and three-star restaurants, followed by serving as a chef at renowned establishments in Japan. In 2020, he proudly opened La Cuisine Enju in Hikone, a charming castle town on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. Hikone is a great destination for travelers looking for lesser-known destinations near Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya.