Omi Beef Cooking and Premium Dining in Hikone
Omi Beef Cooking and Premium Dining in Hikone
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 under the guidance of Chef Yamada at La Cuisine Enju in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture
Learn French cuisine techniques and tips from Chef Yamada
Savor a premium multi-course meal featuring Omi beef, lobster, and abalone
Explore Hikone, a charming castle town near Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya
Experience Details
Step behind the kitchen counter at La Cuisine Enju, 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 careful guidance of seasoned Chef Yamada, you will grill melt-in-your-mouth Omi sirloin and filet, and take turns preparing live lobster and abalone, with one participant handling the latter two.
Along the way, Chef Yamada shares insights from his extensive culinary training in France and top restaurants in Japan, offering tips to help you cook each dish to perfection.
During the class, guests will prepare and enjoy a multi-course meal. You will cook garlic chips, grilled fish, grilled live lobster, grilled live abalone, grilled Omi beef steak (70g sirloin and 60g fillet), and garlic rice.
Other courses include seasonal appetizers, roast beef, soup of the day, grilled vegetables, pickled dishes with miso soup, and a refreshing sorbet to finish.
Chef Yamada studied in France for 2 years at prestigious 2- and 3-star restaurants before returning to Japan to work at renowned establishments.
In 2020, he opened La Cuisine Enju in Hikone, a charming castle town on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture.
Hikone is an ideal destination for travelers seeking unique, lesser-known spots near Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya.
What You Get
Good To Know
- 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
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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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.