Omi Beef Cooking & Premium Dining (Hikone, Shiga)
In this private cooking class and dining experience in Hikone, Shiga, learn to cook Omi beef on a teppan grill and enjoy a premium dinner course made by a seasoned chef.
Highlights
Grill Omi beef on a teppan grill under the guidance of seasoned Chef Yamada at La Cuisine Enju restaurant in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture
Gain valuable insights from experienced Chef Yamada’s background in French cuisine
Indulge in a premium multi-course meal expertly prepared by you and Chef Yamada that will include Omi beef, lobster and abalone
Hikone, a charming castle town in Shiga, perfect for travelers looking for unique destinations near Kyoto, Osaka and Nagoya
10 meals
Experience Details
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.
Inclusions
Premium course meal
Teppanyaki experience and cooking
Exclusions
Drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Go directly to La Cuisine Enju restaurant in Hikone, Shiga. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
This experience involves cooking with an open flame, so guests are asked to exercise caution to avoid burns.
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Dominated by Japan’s largest lake, this prefecture offers a wealth of culture around its shores, as well as some of the best freshwater fish in the country.
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