Shinmiyoshi - Matsumoto-Shi

The Matsumoto region is renowned for its horse meat cuisine, with locals claiming that the secret lies in a nutrient called glucogen. Horse meat is said to contain 3.5 times more glucogen than beef and 6 times more than pork, giving it a rich and savory flavor. In addition to serving Sakura meat (as it is known locally), the restaurant also offers delicious regional dishes such as soba noodles made from sarracene wheat and various tempuras. The decor of the restaurant is adorned with numerous art pieces related to horses.

The Matsumoto region is famous for eating horse meat. They say the secret is in the nutrient called glycogen. Horse meat seems to have 3.5 times more than beef and 6 times more than pork, so it is more delicious, more 'umami'. But not only do they serve Sakura meat (as it is known around here), but it is a restaurant with good regional dishes like soba (buckwheat noodles), various tempuras, etc. The place is full of art objects, many related to horses. They have 2 floors and a counter that can accommodate 9 people.