Every now and then, you might think, “I want to splurge on some delicious meat!” But your usual supermarket doesn’t offer much variety, does it?
When that happens, why not visit a specialty meat shop?
One shop we recommend is Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo in Higashitomii, Kurashiki City.
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo is a long-established butcher shop that takes pride in its products.
It specializes in high-quality meat, mainly from Japan.
Each order is cut to the customer’s specifications.
Another highlight is its products made with rare cuts of meat that you won’t find at other shops.
For many years, the shop has also focused on additive-free processed meat products, such as ham and sausages.
A particular highlight is its sausages and bacon, which won gold awards in a competition hosted by a German meat association.
Children love sausages, bacon, and ham.
They’re also perfect as snacks to enjoy with drinks.
Here’s an introduction to Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo.
The information presented was current when this article was published in December 2019. Please note that it may differ from current information.
What is Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo? A long-established butcher shop popular for processed meat products such as bacon, ham, and sausages
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo is in the suburbs, about 3 km southeast of JR Kurashiki Station.
It is a long-established butcher shop that has been in business for over 50 years.
▼ Along with meat, it also offers a wide selection of processed meat products such as ham and sausages.
▼ Its prepared foods, such as minced meat cutlets and croquettes, are also popular.
▼ There was an eat-in area inside the shop.
The eat-in area has two tables that seat four people each.
Meat is cut to order according to your preferences
The Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo shop mainly sells meat produced in Japan, including beef, pork, and chicken.
Rather than sticking to particular brands, it sources the best available meat from around Japan at any given time.
For example, most of its beef is graded A4 or A5.
Another thing Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo takes pride in is cutting meat to order.
This allows the shop to meet customers’ specific requests.
For example, it can prepare meat suitable for baby food.
Also, because the meat is cut after you order, you can cook it at home when it’s at its most delicious.
The shop can also offer advice on meat dishes.
If you have a question or concern, such as “I want to make a certain dish, but I don’t know what kind of meat to use,” feel free to ask.
▼ Meat is generally cut to order, but some items are also sold pre-cut and packaged.
▼ There was also meat for yakiniku and hot pot.
A wide selection of house-made processed meat products, including ham and sausages
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo offers a wide range of processed meat products in addition to fresh meat, and they are well received.
There are many varieties, but the main processed meat products sold at the shop are as follows:
- Ham
- Sausages
- Bacon
- Chashu pork
- Chicken ham
There were many different kinds of sausages, including the following:
- Frankfurters
- Coarse-ground wieners
- Thuringer
- Polish sausage
- Chorizo
Doesn’t just choosing which one to try put you in a good mood?
Don’t worry if you’re not sure how they differ in taste or what makes each one special.
The staff will be happy to explain.
They’re sure to be useful for all kinds of occasions, from a side dish with rice to a snack with drinks.
House-made frankfurters and bacon win gold at a competition hosted by the German meat association!
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo has a wide selection of processed meat products.
Among them, the frankfurters and bacon are especially noteworthy.
In 2019 (Reiwa 1), Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo’s frankfurters and bacon won gold awards in a processed meat product competition hosted by the German meat association!
They even received a perfect score!
▼ The gold medal from the competition was displayed inside the shop.
▼ Here are the frankfurters that won the gold award.
▼When fried, they are bigger and thicker than expected, and look satisfyingly substantial.
▼When you bite into one, the casing makes a pleasant, crisp snap.
The inside is juicy, with just the right amount of salt, rich meaty flavor, and a wonderfully savory aroma that fills your mouth.
They are delicious even without any condiments.
▼The award-winning bacon.
▼It looks beautiful and delicious at a glance.
Be sure to try the frankfurters and bacon recognized by Germany’s meat industry association!
▼The store had information about the process of making processed meat products.
Minced meat cutlets and croquettes, freshly fried!
▼Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo also sells prepared foods.
▼There is a wide selection of prepared foods.
You can fry them at home, or have the shop fry them for you.
They are not made in advance.
▼They are always fried after an order is placed.
Since they are fried to order, please allow a little time. Thank you for your understanding.
The most popular prepared foods are the minced meat cutlets and croquettes.
▼A freshly fried minced meat cutlet.
The minced meat cutlet is coated in coarse breadcrumbs and fried until crisp, with a light, crunchy texture.
▼Inside the minced meat cutlet is juicy ground meat.
With every bite, the meat juices gush out, filling your mouth with rich meaty flavor that you can savor.
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo’s minced meat cutlets are made with cooked meat in the center of the filling and raw meat around it.
This apparently helps them cook through more easily and taste better.
However, the meat blend and other details are a secret!
▼We tried a freshly fried croquette.
Like the minced meat cutlet, the croquette is coated in coarse breadcrumbs and has a crunchy texture.
▼Inside, you can enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and gentle sweetness of the potatoes, along with the flavor of ground meat.
▼Items fried for you can be eaten in the shop’s dining area.
They’re perfect when you’re feeling a little hungry.
We can also fry pork cutlets and seasoned young chicken on the spot, so just ask!
Products made with rare cuts of meat, such as “Nejikuremon,” “Mokappa,” and “Sunekkajiri”
A hidden favorite at Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo is its delicacy products made with rare cuts.
Some of the main items are:
- Nejikuremon
- Mokappa
- Sunekkajiri
These products use cuts that butcher shops would not normally handle.
For that reason, the Nakamura family, which runs Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo, used them as ingredients in home cooking.
But they decided to turn them into products, thinking, “This is delicious meat, so we want our customers to try it too!”
▼The popular “Nejikuremon” is made from the meat around a cow’s neck, called the neji (neck).
▼This product is already cooked, so all you need to do is open the package and slice it.
▼ Nejikuremon is a screw prepared in the style of roast beef.
It has a satisfyingly chewy texture, and its savory flavor gradually seeps out.
The hint of black pepper is addictive.
It has a deep flavor, as if the savory taste of the meat has been concentrated.
▼ It was perfect as a snack to enjoy with drinks or as a salad topping.
At O-niku Bar Ma, Ikka, run by Kenji Nakamura, formerly a staff member at Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo, you can enjoy dishes made with the rare-cut delicacy series.
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Gifts and Christmas Products, Too
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo also offers gift items for presents.
▼ Assortments of popular products are available in several sizes, depending on the number of items.
Perfect for summer and year-end gifts.
Anyone receiving one would be delighted!
▼ During the Christmas season, they also sell “Traditional Roast Chicken” and “Wagyu Red-Marbled Roast Beef” for a limited time.
Advance reservations are required, and quantities are limited.
If you want one, be sure to reserve early.
In 2019 (Reiwa 1), only 200 were available.
Please note that the products and quantities may change from year to year.
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo offers a wide range of appealing products.
We interviewed Hiroyuki Nakamura, who runs Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo through Maruyasu Co., Ltd..
Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo Information
| Name | Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo |
|---|---|
| Address | 868-6 Higashitomii, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-423-0230 |
| Parking | Available |
| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Wednesday, Sunday Open if a public holiday falls on these days |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted Products can be held by phone |
| Seating | 8 seats Two four-person tables |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Families with children | Strollers are allowed inside |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair access is possible, but there is a step at the entrance |
| Website | Nakamurasan-chi no Umaimono Kobo Official Website |
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