【Dotonbori】Good value for money makes repeaters!? Pry into secrets behind the popularity of “WANOMIYA Dotonbori main shop” of “Kissho Group,” the top dealer of Kobe Beef

A specialty restaurant of Kobe beef “WANOMIYA” deals only with Kobe beef which has the strictest standard in the world.

Because of “itto-gai” or purchasing a half portion of Kobe beef cattle, they can offer high quality beef at a reasonable price. There are many repeaters who once tried it while visiting for sightseeing and have become addicted to it.

Here, I deeply seek the secret of its delicious taste as well as low price.

Particular about ①　Purchasing

Dedicated dealers purchase a half portion of best quality Kobe beef cattle after determined well.

Since they often buy the meat which won the prizes at the auction, I found many shields relating to those prizes in the restaurant. If you eat Kobe beef, you should eat genius Kobe beef at a reliable restaurant.

I assume that since they purchase a half cattle, they can offer rare parts as well, and also, with the reason Kissho Group owns various types of restaurants, they have no waste. Thus, they can offer good value for money.

Particular about ②　The way of grilling

Fat used to grill meat is beef tallow. Something unique, … like a shape of teapot, is on the iron plate, and I was wondering what it is for. The oil of melted beef tallow is in it.
(According to them, animal fat makes any meat more delicious if it is used when grilling! You can copy their way at home.)

Particular about ③　Hospitality

Staff members firstly learn the knowledge of Kobe beef once they are hired. So, they can tell you its history as well as trivia. Eating it after having some knowledge, how you appreciate it would be different. You tell them your preference, then, they can give you the best recommendation, such as the best parts or degree of grilling, selecting from a wide variety of dishes.

Since they have foreign staff as well and respond to customers in English and Chinese, foreign tourists can avoid the failure of deciding what to eat and ordering due to language barrier.

Particular about ④　A variety of dishes

Hearing Kobe beef, many people think of sweet flavored steak without unpleasant taste. However, depending on its part, there are various ways of eating.

This restaurant serves a variety of dishes, according to its part. If you prefer to eat extravagantly, steak is good, and when you feel a little hungry, it is steak-sushi. Also, if you want to try something rare, there is ramen or tantanmen. Depending on the situation or your mood, you can enjoy Kobe beef in different dishes.

Due to high quality Kobe beef and wonderful hospitality of the staff as well as sightseeing trip as a start, many people become repeaters.

The most popular menu among those repeaters is “steak-sushi.” Reasonable price and its size just right for snack have made it popular. It is good enough to appreciate the delicious taste of Kobe beef.

While sightseeing or shopping in Namba, you visit there and try the world best wagyu “Kobe beef” just for break. The experience which you cannot do in your everyday life is also a real charm of travel.

Since the atmosphere inside the restaurant is luxurious, it is nice for dating as well.

More detail

★Regarding Kobe beef, please also check this article.

※The information of this page is as of February, 2020.