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“Tokiwa” of Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛)
Introducing the Delicacy of Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛) for One hundred and twenty-four years
Since 1894
Tokiwa is the oldest beef shop in Yonezawa. Our first owner named the shop for good luck – Tokiwa means “the dragon generating a wave and rising up”. Placing emphasis on the reliable quality and the taste, we have been reputed as “Tokiwa
in Yonezawa”. We keep the unaltered delicacy from generation to generation.
In fact, we have presented Yonezawa beef to the Imperial Family and Imperial Household Agency.
The experienced fifth generation owner directly bids on all Yonezawa beef that we offer. Among Yonezawa beef, only the ones that meet so many detailed standards including the number of the fattening days, the meat quality, the marbling and the fat quality, are certified as “Tokiwa brand”. Further, our commitment to selecting only cows has been passed down for generations.
We hope you will enjoy the finest Yonezawa beef to your fullest satisfaction.
Secret of Deep, Rich Taste of Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛)
The difference in the temperature between day and night as well as between summer and winter is extremely large in Yonezawa.
Especially, the snow containing rich minerals covers the mountains and the fields due to the severe cold
during the winter months.
The soil now rich in minerals from the snow is further enriched with the cow manure compost, allowing us to enjoy the harvest of good rice in autumn.
Yonezawa cows are fed such rice straw that sucked
up the minerals.
Yonezawa beef is the product of the combination of the long experience and the fattening technique which have been developed in the abundant nature.
The long fattening period is another secret of the flavor.
(Most
of the cows are raised and fattened for the period as long as 32 months, confirming the high quality.)
Conditions to be Certified as
Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛) of Tokiwa
1) Only beef from cows with good quality of meat and fat is carefully selected
2) Beef is directly purchased from the market
3) Only Yonezawa beef that passes the test of the experienced fifth generation owner is offered
History of Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛)
（1841〜1894）
Benefactor of Ypnezawa beef
Charles Henry Dallas
There is a long history of Yonezawa beef here; back in the Edo period, the feudal load prized it and the doctors used it as the nourishing food, for example.
Yonezawa beef became famous after an Englishman named Charles Henry Dallas,
an English teacher at the Yonezawa clan school, took a Yonezawa cow with him as a souvenir for his friends to the Foreign Settlement at Yokohama in 1875 upon the expiration of his term. The foreigners living there were delighted by
its taste, and after that a word about the delicious Yonezawa beef soon spread throughout the country.
Secret Sauce that Brings Out the Flavor of Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛)
Our original sauce is made by adding the local miso, the soybean paste, which is only made of the homegrown soybean as the secret ingredient. This slightly-sweet but not-too-heavy sauce goes very well with the beef and vegetables and you will never get tired of the taste.
The sauce is Tokiwa’s original and its secret recipe has been passed down in “Tokiwa” for generations since its founding, but now it is standard to enjoy the sukiyaki of Yonezawa beef with the “miso sauce” at any restaurants.
Restaurant Sukiyaki Tokiwa Menu
We only offer the special Yonezawa beef which is carefully selected directly in the market
by the fifth generation owner.
Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛) Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is our featured menu item. Enjoy it with our original sauce in which the local miso is used as a secret ingredient. In Tokiwa, the cloud ear mushroom, which is a rare and unique ingredient for sukiyaki, is served. Our third generation owner loved it and it has become the regular ingredient since then. Among the tender ingredients, the unique texture of the cloud ear mushroom should improve the appetite.
| Tokusen (Selected Loin) | 8,800 yen+ |
| Matsu (Loin) | 6,600 yen+ |
| Take (Lean Meat) | 4,400 yen+ |
※Each serving contains 120g of meat. Served with rice, miso soup and Japanese pickles.
Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛) Shabushabu
Enjoy the true taste and flavor of Yonezawa beef. It is recommended to dip the meat in our original ponzu (sauce containing soy sauce and vinegar or citrus juice).
Shabushabu makes the most of the flavor of the meat, and is the popular all-time classic menu. (Order accepted from 2 servings)
| Tokusen (Selected Loin) | 8,800 yen+ |
| Matsu (Loin) | 6,600 yen+ |
| Take (Lean Meat) | 4,400 yen+ |
※Each serving contains 120g of meat. Served with rice, miso soup and Japanese pickles..
Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛) Steak
You cannot miss the beefsteak to taste the quintessence of the selected Yonezawa beef. Enjoy the rich flavor and the juice of the finest Yonezawa beef. It is seasoned with salt and pepper, and a dash of red wine and soy sauce for flavor.
| Selected Rib Eye Steak (300g) | 19,800 yen+ |
| Selected Sirloin Steak (300g) | 16,500 yen+ |
| Selected Sirloin Steak (200g) | 11,000 yen+ |
| Selected Fillet Steak (150g) | 13,200 yen+ |
| Selected Rump Steak (200g) | 7,700 yen+ |
| Loin Steak (120g) | 7,700 yen+ |
※Served with salad, rice, and miso or other soup.
Broiled Diced Beef (Charcoal Grilled Beef)
Yonezawa beef, cut into large dice, is broiled over a charcoal fire. Enjoy the harmony of the fragrant flavor of the charcoal grill and the melting juicy Yonezawa beef.
| Selected Loin | 7,700 yen+ |
| Selected Fillet | 13,200 yen+ |
※Served with salad, rice, and miso or other soup.
Charcoal Grilled Beef
You can enjoy the bone-less short rib or the loin, the charcoal grilling classics and very popular parts of beef among people of all ages.
Taste it only with salt and pepper first, then with the sauce, soy sauce with grated Japanese radish or ponzu (sauce containing soy sauce and vinegar or citrus juice) if desired.
| Tokusen (Selected Bone-Less Short Rib and Selected Loin) |
9,900 yen+ |
| Matsu (Marbled Bone-Less Short Rib and Bone-Less Short Rib) |
7,700 yen+ |
| Take (Bone-Less Short Rib and Lean Meat) |
5,500 yen+ |
※Served with salad, rice, and miso or other soup.
A La Carte Menu of Yonezawa Beef(Wagyu・和牛)
The popular “sliced raw beef” can be served at the stable level of quality only at the limited restaurants. We are one of such restaurants, and it is possible because we purchase so much beef.Enjoy the meltingly tender texture and the genuine, exceptional flavor here in Yonezawa.
| Sliced Raw Beef (Beefsteak Very Rare) | 1,650 yen+ |
| Beef Tartar (Beefsteak Very Rare) | 1,650 yen+ |
| Napa Cabbage Kimchi (Korean Pickles) | 550 yen+ |
| Green Salad | 880 yen+ |
※Please feel free to order any single item.
Cash and credit cards only
Information
| Address | 7-2-3, Chuo, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata 992-0045 |
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| Access | 5 minutes by taxi from Yamagata Station (bullet train station) or Yonezawa Station on the Ouu main line. |
| Phone / Fax | 0238-23-5400 / 0238-23-1501 |
| Business hours | AM11:00～PM 9:00 *Reservation necessary after 6:00pm. |
| Holidays | Every Tuesday. |
| Capacity | 108 |
| Card | VISA MASTER American Express UnionPay |
| Average budget | Yonezawa beef dish: 3,900 yen+ (regular); 8,000 yen+ (special). |
