Sometimes you want to splurge and think, "I want to eat delicious meat!" but the usual supermarket doesn't offer anything special.
In such cases, it's a good idea to visit a specialty meat shop.
One recommended shop is Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop in Higashitomi, Kurashiki City.
Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop is a long-established butcher shop that is particular about its products.
They mainly handle high-quality domestic meat.
Each order is cut according to the customer's request.
Additionally, they offer products made from rare cuts of meat that you won't find at other shops, which is a highlight.
They have also been focusing on meat products such as ham and sausages that do not contain additives for many years.
Notably, their sausages and bacon have won gold medals at contests organized by the German Meat Association.
Sausages, bacon, and ham are also loved by children.
They are perfect as snacks with drinks.
Let me introduce Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop.
What is Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop? A long-established butcher shop popular for bacon, ham, and sausages
Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop is located about 3 km southeast of JR Kurashiki Station.
It is a long-established butcher shop that has been in business for over 50 years.
▼ Of course, they have a wide variety of meat, as well as meat products like ham and sausages.
▼ Additionally, they have popular side dishes like minced cutlets and croquettes.
▼ There is an eat-in space inside the shop.
The eat-in space has two tables for four people.
Meat is cut according to requests for each order
At Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop, they sell all domestic meat, including beef, pork, and chicken.
They source good quality meat from various domestic regions without being particular about brands.
For example, the beef they handle is mainly A4 to A5 grade.
Furthermore, Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop is committed to cutting meat according to each order.
This allows them to meet the detailed requests of customers.
For example, they can accommodate requests for baby food for children.
Additionally, cutting the meat after ordering ensures that it can be cooked in the best possible state at home.
They also handle consultations regarding meat dishes.
If you have any concerns or questions, such as "I want to make a certain dish, but I don't know what kind of meat to use," feel free to consult with them.
▼ Note that while they primarily cut meat to order, they also sell pre-cut items in packages.
▼ They also had meat for barbecue and hot pot.
A variety of homemade ham, sausages, and other meat products
Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop offers a wide range of meat products in addition to meat, and they are well-received.
There are many types, but the representative meat products handled by the shop are as follows.
- Ham
- Sausages
- Bacon
- Boiled pork
- Chicken ham
There are various types of sausages available, such as the following.
- Frankfurter
- Coarse sausage
- Thuringian
- Polish
- Chorizo
Just choosing which one to get can be a fun experience.
Even if you don't understand the differences in taste or characteristics, you can rest assured.
The staff will gladly explain.
They seem to be versatile, suitable for everything from rice side dishes to snacks with drinks.
Homemade frankfurters and bacon win gold at the German Meat Association contest!
Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop, which offers a wide variety of meat products.
Among them, the focus is on frankfurters and bacon.
Incredibly, the frankfurters and bacon from Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop won the gold medal at the meat product contest organized by the German Meat Association in 2019!
Moreover, they received a perfect score!
▼ The gold medal from that time was displayed in the shop.
▼ This is the frankfurter that won the gold medal.
▼When actually stir-fried, it looks larger and thicker than expected, and seems quite filling.
▼When you eat it, the skin makes a pleasant cracking sound.
The inside is juicy, with just the right amount of saltiness and rich meat flavor, and a very fragrant aroma spreads in the mouth.
Even without any condiments, it is delicious enough.
▼Award-winning bacon.
▼It looks beautiful and obviously delicious.
Please be sure to try the Frankfurt and bacon recognized by the German Meat Association!
▼Inside the store, the process of making meat products was introduced.
Minced Cutlets and Croquettes are Freshly Fried!
▼At Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop, side dishes are also sold.
▼There is a wide variety of side dishes.
You can fry them at home, or have them fried at the store.
They are not pre-made.
▼They are always fried after receiving an order.
Since they are fried on the spot, it will take a little time. Thank you for your understanding.
Among the side dishes, the top favorites are minced cutlets and croquettes.
▼Freshly fried minced cutlet.
The coating of the minced cutlet is made with coarse breadcrumbs, fried to a crisp, and has a light, crunchy texture.
▼Inside the minced cutlet is juicy ground meat.
With each bite, the meat juices ooze out, spreading the meat's flavor in the mouth, and it was delightful.
At Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop, the minced cutlet uses cooked meat in the center and raw meat around it.
This method makes it easier to cook through and enhances the flavor.
However, the meat blend is a secret!
▼I had a freshly fried croquette.
Like the minced cutlet, the croquette also has a coating of coarse breadcrumbs, giving it a crispy texture.
▼Inside, you can enjoy the melting texture of potatoes and gentle sweetness, along with the flavor of ground meat.
▼The fried products can be eaten in the eat-in space inside the store.
It's perfect for when you're a little hungry.
We also fry tonkatsu and seasoned young chicken on the spot, so please let us know!
Products Using Rare Cuts of Meat Such as "Nejikuremon," "Mokappa," and "Sunekkajiri"
At Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop, a hidden popular product is the delicacy made from rare cuts of meat.
Mainly, there are the following:
- Nejikuremon
- Mokappa
- Sunekkajiri
These products use cuts of meat that are not typically handled by butcher shops.
Therefore, the Nakamura family, who operates Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop, used them as ingredients for home cooking.
However, they thought, "Since it's delicious meat, we definitely want our customers to taste it!" and decided to commercialize it.
▼The popular "Nejikuremon" is made from the meat of the neck part of the cow, called Neji (Neck).
▼Since it is a cooked product, you just need to open it and cut it.
▼Neji Kuremon is a roasted beef-style dish made from screws.
With a chewy texture, the umami gradually seeps out.
And the accent of black pepper is likely to become addictive.
It has a deep flavor, as if the umami of the meat is concentrated.
▼It was perfect as a snack with alcohol or as an ingredient in salads.
Additionally, at " Oniiku Bar Ma, Ikka", run by Kenji Nakamura, who was a staff member at Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop, you can enjoy dishes made with rare cuts of meat delicacies.
Gifts and Christmas Products
Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop also offers gift products for presents.
▼There are various types available in sets of popular products, depending on the number of items.
Perfect for summer gifts and year-end gifts.
It’s a very delightful selection to receive!
▼Additionally, during the Christmas season, " Traditional Roast Chicken" and "Wagyu Red Marbled Roast Beef" will be available for a limited time.
Advance reservations are required, and there are limited quantities.
If you want them, make sure to reserve early.
In 2019 (Reiwa 1), there were 200 limited editions.
Please note that the contents and quantities may change from year to year.
Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop offers a wide variety of attractive products.
We conducted an interview with Nakamura Hiroyuki of Maruyasu Co., Ltd., which operates Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop.
Data on Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop
| Name | Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop |
|---|---|
| Address | 868-6 Higashitomi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-423-0230 |
| Parking | Available |
| Business Hours | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Regular Holidays | Wednesday, Sunday Open on holidays |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation Availability | Yes Items can be reserved by phone |
| Seating | 8 seats 2 tables for 4 people |
| Smoking | Completely non-smoking |
| Childcare | Strollers are allowed |
| Barrier-Free | Wheelchair access is possible, but there is a step at the entrance |
| Website | Official Site of Nakamura's Delicious Food Workshop |
Feel free to ask if you prefer thin or thick cuts!