Located near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto’s Gion district, the restaurant “Nikuno Kakurega Oagari Gion Main Store” has now made its debut in Sapporo, Hokkaido. This article introduces its limited-time menu and signature dishes.
Impressive and Popular: What is "Wagyu Volcano"?
“Nikuno Kakurega Oagari” is a highly popular restaurant, with lines of both local and international guests forming daily. One of the main attractions is the “Wagyu Volcano,” a dish made using ribeye from Kuroge Wagyu beef, known for its exquisite taste.
While "Hitsumabushi" traditionally involves pouring broth over grilled eel, at this restaurant, the concept is applied to seared wagyu beef. The thinly sliced ribeye is seared directly over a high flame, giving it a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Served over rice, the combination of the tender meat and fluffy rice is sure to impress. For an extra touch of luxury, you can add toppings like sea urchin or salmon roe, which has sparked a social media buzz for its visually stunning presentation.
The base of the dish, “Wagyu Volcano,” features perfectly balanced flavors of umami and sweetness from the Kuroge Wagyu ribeye, seared right in front of the guest at over 1,000°C. Inside the dish, you'll also find slow-cooked inside round beef. When you pour the Kyoto-style broth over the dish for a “dashi ochazuke” (tea-soaked rice) experience, the flavors of the beef further deepen, making it even more delicious.
This unique combination of Kuroge Wagyu and fresh seafood has made the Gion location so popular that it sees long lines from morning to night. The dish’s flavors evolve as you enjoy it with different broths and seasonings.
The most appealing part? You can add even more indulgence with extras like Kuroge Wagyu yukhoe (Steak tartare) and fresh seafood from Hokkaido.
Nikuno Kakurega Oagari Makes Its Hokkaido Debut in Sapporo
The highly anticipated new restaurant opening in Sapporo is "Ushi to Sakana Tanukikoji." Here, "Nikuno Kakurega Oagari" brings its signature dish to Hokkaido. Featuring "Shintama," a prime lean cut of Kuroge Wagyu known for its tender texture and rich flavor, this beef is seared at 1,000°C over an open flame and served on top of freshly cooked rice. The rice is locally sourced from Hokkaido, perfectly complementing the beef. This customizable bowl not only tastes great but looks amazing too!
Exclusive Toppings! Recommended Menu Items
Wagyu Volcano & White Yukhoe (Steak tartare) Topping ¥2,200 (tax excluded)
To celebrate the opening, you can enjoy a special price for the white yukhoe topping at ¥400. This white yukhoe, made from sirloin beef and approved for raw consumption by the health department, melts in your mouth like "drinkable meat." The white yukhoe topping will be available for the special price of ¥400 until the end of November 2024.
Wagyu Volcano with Gout Topping ¥4,500 (tax excluded)
This seafood and meat rice bowl, topped with Hokkaido sea urchin, salmon roe, and white yukhoe, is exclusive to the Hokkaido location. As both sea urchin and salmon roe are considered foods that can lead to gout, the dish has earned the nickname "Gout Bowl." This indulgent creation is made possible thanks to the local Hokkaido ingredients.
Wagyu Volcano with Ushizanmai (Beef Lovers) Topping ¥4,300 (tax excluded)
Savor a meat lover’s dream with sagari steak, white yukhoe, and red yukhoe all in one bowl! This special lineup of carefully selected cuts is only possible at a specialty meat restaurant, and it’s sure to become a favorite.
This bold yet delicate combination of premium meat and fresh Hokkaido seafood creates a unique hybrid dish. For lunch, you can enjoy a hearty meat bowl, while dinner offers a variety of dishes like small plates that pair well with sake, as well as fresh sashimi. While Hokkaido is known for its seafood, don’t miss the chance to enjoy some incredible meat dishes as well!
Store Information
- Store name: 【Ushi to Sakana】Tanukikoji
- Address: Sanjo Mimasu Building B1F, Minami 3 Nishi 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Business hours:
- Lunch 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM)
- Dinner 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last Order 7:30 PM)
* Starting November, dinner will be extended to 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:30 PM) - Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays (No closures after November)
- Seating: 18 seats
- URL：https://oagari.com/ushitosakana/
- Instagram：@ushitosakana_tanukikoji
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