Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan｜Ohtanawanoren

The original beef hot pot restaurant! Enjoy the well-known Yokohama specialty! Although I grew up in Yokohama, few people around me have ever eaten beef hot pot. I made up my mind to go eat such historically famous beef hot pot. There are several famous restaurants in Yokohama, but I made a reservation here because I thought I would be able to taste a more civilized experience since it is served on a shichirin (a seven-ring stove) instead of gas. Although I did not specify it, I was guided to a private room, and a veteran waitress prepares a beef hot pot. There was a courtyard and the restaurant had the appearance of a high-class restaurant. The service is very attentive and you can enjoy a moment of elegance. It is perfect for special occasions! Anyway, there is a sense of calmness. I was worried about the "Fuku Course" but chose the "Beef Pot Flower Course" because I did not know what the seasonal dish would be like. Each of the appetizers was carefully prepared with craftsmanship. Do not underestimate the fact that beef hot pot is the main course. If you think of ryokan cuisine, you are wrong. I was satisfied with the generous portions. Unlike the sweetness of sukiyaki, beef nabe is stewed in sweet miso. It looks like it might be too rich and stomach-churning? I thought so, but the beef cubes are domestically produced and the fat is not cloying. It is tender and tasty enough without marbling. It is served with an egg, which mellows it out and makes it a superb dish. It is even better with rice! Beef hot pot itself is expensive and there is a service charge, so it is not easy to get in, but we stretched ourselves to go there as a reward (^^). Because of the popularity of the restaurant, reservations are recommended one month in advance.

Delicious meal with good service. Highly recommend. Will come again if visit Yokohama next time.

A lovely and welcoming restaurant to enjoy authentic Ushinabe