Mitaya Honten's New Staple: Deep Dive into the Craftsmanship Behind the Best-Selling 'Wagyu Shigureni'

Mitaya Honten Yasuragi-no-Sato, a restaurant in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, known for its stage for Noh theater, launched a new product, 'Wagyu Shigureni,' on April 17, 2026. Since its release, it has received an enthusiastic response, with customers describing it as a 'taste of sheer bliss that makes you unable to stop eating rice.'

Serious Wagyu Shigureni from a Steakhouse Responding to numerous requests for 'the taste of Mitaya Honten at home,' this highly anticipated product was born. The key feature is the use of the same strictly selected Kuroge Wagyu beef served in their restaurant steaks. Artisans cook it slowly using a unique method to deliver an authentic taste.

A Symphony of Selected Ingredients Mitaya Honten prides itself on a selection of ingredients that you can distinguish in a single bite: - Selected Kuroge Wagyu: High-quality meat texture similar to their steaks. - Asakura Sansho: Rare Japanese pepper that provides a refreshing and elegant aroma. - Tanegashima Brown Sugar: Rich, mellow sweetness that enhances the umami of the meat. The reason Mitaya Honten's 'Wagyu Shigureni' is so refined and free of off-flavors is due to the invisible 'effort' of the artisans. Any excess fat or scum released during cooking must be removed to avoid muddiness in flavor. Artisans stay by the pot and meticulously remove these impurities repeatedly to condense only the umami of the ingredients.

Video Release: The Behind-the-Scenes of Artisanal Preparation To showcase the secret behind this deep flavor, the restaurant has released a video of the cooking process, demonstrating the careful labor of repeatedly removing fat and scum.

[Product Details] - Wagyu Shigureni (Fillet/Loin): 800 yen (tax included) - Wagyu Shigureni (Thigh): 500 yen (tax included) *Quantities are limited.

[Store Locations] 1. Mitaya Honten Sanda Store Location: 7-5 Mukogaoka, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture Business Hours: 11:00-20:00 (Orders until 19:00) 2. Mitaya Honten Sanyo Department Store Location: B1 Food Court, Sanyo Department Store, 1 Minamimachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture Business Hours: 10:00-19:30

Founded on the philosophy of Shoji Hirooka—that 'restaurants must satisfy all five senses, not just taste'—Mitaya Honten serves as a 'cultural and artistic industry' providing spaces for dining.