Good news for lovers of quality meats. From November 7, 2023, and for a handful of days only, 3 gourmet restaurants in Paris will be honoring the excellence of Japanese Joshu Wagyu beef .
As we explained to you last year, when the operation was held at Le Taillevent, Joshu Wagyu is the first Japanese Wagyu to have been exported to the European Union in 2014. It is subject to the strictest standards, from production and carefully registered cattle to slaughtering and traceability.
Throughout their lives, the cattle benefit from rearing techniques that respect their well-being: they are carefully raised over a long period ranging from 28 to 32 months, and fed a rich mixture of corn, barley, bran and locally produced rice straw.
Upon arrival, this beef from Gunma prefecture reveals a unique umami-rich flavor, with its marbled, tender and flavorful flesh, so appreciated by connoisseurs. While some Michelin-starred chefs cook wagyu all year round, other top chefs choose to feature this exceptional product only occasionally on their menus.
This year, 3 gourmet restaurants in the capital are taking part in this celebration of Joshu Wagyu: Dersou, Accents Table Bourse and Okuda. Each of the three restaurants has set itself the challenge of interpreting wagyu beef in a variety of ways, using three different parts of this beautiful beast: the gîte à la noix, the paleron and the entrecôte .
At Dersou, Joshu Wagyu is accompanied by cocktails by Amaury Guyot. These creations complement Alexander Southward's special Joshu Wagyu tasting menu. This includes a wagyu chuck pot-au-feu accompanied by an inventive cocktail (calvados, coconut thyme syrup, Greek yogurt, verjuice, sumac powder, lovage oil); followed by a wagyu tartare served with an oyster and a cocktail made with vodka, coriander syrup, chili, tomato juice and Madeira.
For the third course, the American chef proposes a BBQ wagyu entrecôte - a simple way to highlight the authentic taste of Japanese beef - accompanied by a sweet-and-sour beet purée and a cocktail of whisky, port, reduced orange juice and dry vermouth.
You won't want to miss this wonderful spotlight on Joshu Wagyu in the restaurant!
