{"id":24126,"date":"2017-02-06T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T03:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=24126"},"modified":"2020-03-27T10:57:42","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T01:57:42","slug":"imari-wagyu-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/imari-wagyu-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"Minka Restaurant Imaritei: Enjoy the Local Imari Wagyu Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Sponsored by\u00a0Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tucked away across from the main road midst the rice paddie fields is an eatery called Minka Restaurant Imaritei (\u6c11\u5bb6\u30ec\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30f3\u4f0a\u4e07\u91cc\u4ead). A famed steakhouse among locals and visitors, Imaritei proudly serves the local delicacy, Imari-gyu (Wagyu beef).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=24129\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24129\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24129 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_3-500x331.jpg\" alt=\"Imari Wagyu Beef Steak set\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_3-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_3.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A delicious restaurant with a nice atmosphere.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=24127\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24127\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24127 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_1-500x331.jpg\" alt=\"Imaritei restaurant in Imari, Sage prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_1-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=24131\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24131\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24131 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_5-500x331.jpg\" alt=\"Rice field in Imari\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_5-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_5.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From the outside, Imaritei looks like any other old-fashioned retro style home in Japan. Entering the welcoming wooden structure, the first thing I notice is the warmth and nostalgic smell coming from the gas stove and the oldies playing through small retro speakers. Tunes from Billie Holiday and Bing Crosby hum in the background as guests chit chat with each other or enjoy the serene view outside the ceiling-to-floor windows. I take off my shoes and slip on fuzzy slippers. It was truly like coming to enjoy a cozy meal at a friend\u2019s home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the different ways to enjoy Imari Beef?<\/h2>\n<p>Imaritei is only open for lunch, four days a week. There are four set cuisines to choose from which all incorporate the Imari-gyu meat in the main dish. Diners can choose from the steak, stew, Japanese-style curry, or meatloaf (ground up beef ball) known in Japanese as <em>hambaagu<\/em> (\u30cf\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc\u30b0). Each set comes with an elaborate array of Japanese tapas, from pumpkin soup to pickled vegetables all presented in the famous Imari Arita ware of the region.<\/p>\n<p>In the healthy and typical manner of a balanced Japanese meal, the heartiness of Imaritei\u2019s beef dishes are balanced out with many vegetable niblets, all either boiled or pickled so that they don\u2019t use oil.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=24128\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24128\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24128 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_2-500x331.jpg\" alt=\"Imari beef set\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_2-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is the Imari-gyu steak set. A thin steak that\u2019s lightly flavored. You have the option of pouring a homemade steak sauce on it, but I found the flavor to be abundant without any additions to the meat.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2>Enjoy using Imari-Arita ware for a meal!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=24130\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24130\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24130 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_4-500x331.jpg\" alt=\"Dessert comes after your lunch\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_4-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/s_4.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The meal concludes with a cup of coffee or tea, and a slice of cake. Each pottery ware is designed elaborately and uniquely; you won\u2019t find another piece just like each one here. It\u2019s a true treat to be able to indulge in local cuisine that even comes in local pottery ware. In this cottage-like restaurant in the mountains, take the time to appreciate how the ambiance and the presentation of your meal takes you a step back in time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Useful link: <a href=\"https:\/\/tabelog.com\/en\/saga\/A4102\/A410202\/41000390\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>**Google maps does not recognize the narrow side street where the restaurant is located. Whether you are driving or walking, trust your instincts and head towards the destination spot on the map instead of following the GPS at the end!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Need Help? Contact the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/saga-travelsupport.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saga Travel Call Center<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>24\/7 Assistance available in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/saga-travelsupport.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">English,<\/a>\u00a0French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,Russian,Thai, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin &amp; Cantonese), Vietnamese and \u00a0Indonesian!!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[cft format=0]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sponsored by\u00a0Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation &nbsp; Tucked away across from the main road midst the rice paddie fields is 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