Choshu Dori bone-in steak

This unconventional bone-in steak goes well with white wine.

Made by the proprietor without sparing any effort, it consists of approximately 350 grams of bone-in thigh meat that is seasoned with herbs and garlic, allowed to sit overnight, and is then braised in oil at a low temperature (confit style). It is baked further in the oven to enhance the aroma. Basil is added to the tomato sauce, and the acidity of the tomatoes and freshness of the basil go well with the meat’s rich flavor. It comes as a set meal with appetizers.

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The braising in oil is done at about 75°C for about three to three-and-a-half hours. Cooking it slowly at a low temperature produces surprisingly moist chicken without losing any flavor.

Kaien (inside Hagi Bettei)

• Phone:+81 90-5204-0585
• Address: 123-1 Hamasaki-machi, Hagi-shi
• Business hours: 11:30–14:00 (last orders at 13:00), 17:30–21:00 (last orders at 20:30)
• Closed: Tuesdays
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*Hours and other details are subject to change from June 2025 onward.

Morimoto, proprietor

Golden hamburg steak and crispy Choshu Dori local cuisine set

This lunch set, which combines Choshu Dori with local beef, is a great value!

We take Choshu Dori thigh meat, cut slits in it, season it with herb salt, and cook it thoroughly with a weight on top of it. We then slowly grill the other side. Because Choshu Dori is so thick, cutting slits into it first makes it easier to cook and gives it a plump texture. The sauce is made with special honey mustard.

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This luxurious single-plate set meal includes Choshu Dori steak and hamburg steak made from 100 percent local Kenran beef.

Hagi Okan Roadside Station Gen — Kenran Beef Dining

• Phone: +81 838-25-1113
• Address: 1258 Kasegasaka, Tsubaki, Hagi-shi
• Business hours: 11:00–15:00 (last orders at 14:30), 11:00–17:00 (last orders at 16:30) on weekends and public holidays (no reservation required)
• Closed: Tuesdays (the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)

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Sumiya, manager

Summer orange chicken steak

Sauce flavored with refreshing summer oranges engulfs the flavorful Choshu Dori

Each dish uses one Choshu Dori thigh. To ensure tenderness, it is vacuum cooked at 67°C for about two hours and then browned in butter and oven-baked on a skillet for another three or four minutes. The secret ingredient in the refreshing homemade sauce is juice from Hagi-grown summer oranges.

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The homemade sauce is full of juice from Hagi-grown summer oranges. Additional fragrance is added with grated Japanese radish and seasonal citrus toppings.

Minato Shokudo Tototo

• Phone: +81 838-21-7230
• Address: 160-1 Higashitamachi, Hagi-shi
• Business hours: 11:00–16:00 (last orders at 15:30)
• Friday to Sunday and public holidays: 11:00–15:00 (last orders at 14:30), 17:00–22:00 (last orders at 21:30)
• Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (open in the case of public holidays)
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Morimoto, director

Food and accommodation packages

Japanese-style Choshu Dori steak flavored with summer oranges

Sukiyaki-style steak — a blend of Japanese and Western flavors — is a delicious meal that should be enjoyed with rice!

We coat Choshu Dori thighs with flour and lightly brown both sides in a frying pan. We then simmer it in a soy sauce-based sweet and spicy sauce together with mirin and sugar to tenderize it. Finally, we top it with cooked summer orange peel. The chicken absorbs the flavor and sweetness of the orange.

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The initial flour coating adds thickness and keeps the chicken tender after it cools. The sweet and spicy sauce is perfectly seasoned and goes well with rice.

• We offer Japanese-style Choshu Dori steak flavored with summer orange and served with grilled abalone, fugu sashimi, and a three-sashimi platter as a single meal option.
• Reservation required (at least three days in advance)

Hagi Kanko Hotel

• Phone: +81 838-25-0211
• Address: 1189-541 Chinto, Hagi-shi
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Suehiro, chef