Hikone, Shiga: Teppanyaki Cooking and Steak Flambe Dining
Hikone, Shiga: Teppanyaki Cooking and Steak Flambe Dining
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10 meals
Learn to cook, flambe and carve Omi beef steak under the guidance of a professional chef in this private teppanyaki experience in a restaurant in Hikone, a castle town in Shiga Prefecture.
Highlights
Carve and flambe Omi beef under the guidance of Chef Yamada at La Cuisine Enju in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture
Learn insights from Chef Yamada’s expertise in French cuisine
Indulge in a course meal featuring seasonal ingredients expertly prepared by the chef
Explore Hikone, a charming castle town near Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya
10 meals
Experience Details
Visitors looking for a pristine historical town to visit while traveling near Kyoto, Osaka, or Nagoya should look no further than Hikone in Shiga Prefecture.
This charming castle town on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa offers incredible sights like Hikone Castle, a designated National Treasure, and the Genkyuen landscape garden.
Hikone is also the perfect place to try melt-in-your-mouth Omi beef, revered as the pride of Shiga. Or, even better, learn to cook it yourself!
During this hands-on teppanyaki experience, you'll learn how to carve and flambe your own Shiga-speciality Omi beef steak under the tutelage of seasoned Chef Yamada at his very own restaurant, La Cuisine Enju, a beloved French modern restaurant specializing in seafood and steak.
At the sleek counter of La Cuisine Enju, Chef Yamada will offer valuable insights gained from years of culinary training and experience as he teaches you to cut, flambe and prepare a premium 140g beef steak on a teppan grill.
After your work is finished, you'll also enjoy a course meal consisting of an appetizer, roast beef, soup, grilled vegetables, garlic rice, a pickled dish, miso soup and sorbet prepared by the chef.
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 to share some of his best-kept culinary secrets and the finest Omi beef with guests from around the world.
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
Meet your host near Hikone Station. 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.
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