Omi Beef Specialty Restaurant Matsukiya Main Store （近江牛専門店 れすとらん松喜屋）

This flagship restaurant is directly operated by Matsukiya, a long‑established establishment whose roots trace back to Shozo Nishii—known as the “father of Omi beef,” who helped spread its name nationwide in the early Meiji era. With a discerning eye honed over generations as a butcher, the owner personally selects each cut of Omi beef, offering dishes that bring out its full character. Guests can experience the rich Omi beef culture passed down through history, along with the appeal of Shiga’s local ingredients.

The Omi beef is aged at low temperatures to deepen its umami, then prepared by the head chef using his own distinctive techniques. The menu incorporates carefully chosen ingredients such as Heizo‑mai, a variety of Akita Komachi rice grown by contracted farmers in Akita Prefecture, sweet Shiga‑grown “Umatama” onions, Hokkaido maitake mushrooms, and Biwa trout, a fish native to Lake Biwa. Steaks are accompanied by house‑made garlic chips made from domestic garlic and the restaurant’s signature jellied salt—a fine, airy salt that enhances the meat’s natural flavor.

The wine list features more than 300 selections curated by a senior sommelier, along with labels from Shiga’s wineries and sake breweries, allowing guests to enjoy refined pairings throughout the meal.

The restaurant offers a variety of spaces, including a lively steak counter where guests can watch the chef at work, serene table seating, and private rooms with distinct atmospheres. The interior blends Japanese and Western elements, creating an elegant setting for a relaxed dining experience.

With its inherited traditions and uncompromising quality, the restaurant offers a true appreciation of the enduring appeal of Omi beef.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: USD 129.03 - USD 390.99
  Dinner: USD 129.03 - USD 390.99

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Please note that we may be unable to accommodate extensive dietary restrictions.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If we do not hear from you, your reservation will be automatically cancelled 30 minutes after the reserved time.

• Dress Code:

  Smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Available:

  ・Children’s menu available (JPY 8,470, to be paid on-site.)

  ・Strollers are welcome

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.

  English- and Chinese-speaking staff are available.

  Wheelchair access is available.

  You can check the seating atmosphere in the photo album.