Ostrich endeavor ensuring Yoshinoya can meet demand for meat

Good news they acknowledge the environmental impacts of beef.

Why aren't they also considering plant-based alternatives?

Ikea's plant-based 'chicken' and 'meat' menu items for example are really good.

i’d rather hold my nose and eat ostrich than eat “plant-based meat.”

all the coconut butter and oil will probably put your life expectancy closer to pacific islanders. what is that, something like 32 now?

Why aren't they also considering plant-based alternatives?

Because it’s the 1950s in Japan?

Not entirely a criticism, just the way it is.

No.

Many places I have been to serve ostrich. I'm not quite sure I understand the aversion to it, considering that it is good meat. If you haven't tried, I recommend it. It tastes like a higher grade pheasant.

I love beef. I'd try the ostrich if it weren't ￥1,683 a serving...that's très cher

Old news? That was two weeks ago.... Was sold out when I wanted to try it, they only had 20 portions at my local Yoshinoya.

Ostrich meat is good! Eaten it often back home!

I tried ostrich meat (and crocodile) when I worked at a place with a gourmet pizza menu. Minced and on a pizza, it was fine. The other side of the menu had ostrich steak. I don't think I could have eaten a whole cut of it.

Had an ostrich meat burger a long time ago. Meat was juicy and felt less fatty than beef, if that makes any sense. Tasted great.

Ostrich (and Emu) meat are unbelievably delicious. Very gamey flavour. This will be a massive seller going forward at Yoshinoya - and hopefully all across Japan in restaurants and supermarkets. Healthy and eco-friendly.

I'm not quite sure how ¥1683 makes ostrich meat "cost effective." Bring it down to the same cost as the other meats and I'll give it a try. But at three times the cost of the others, no thanks.

Love Ostrich me, California has so many farms, best alternative meat to beef.

I eat ostrich. I still like beef the best. Nothing beats a properly cooked, medium rare Ribeye.

Why no emu? Emu meat is excellent!

How is ¥1683 a cost effective alternative?!

Absolutely ridiculous!!

How is ¥1683 a cost effective alternative?!

Absolutely ridiculous!!

Works out to be ~$12.00.

Pretty affordable for a top class meal I'd say.

Pretty affordable for a top class meal I'd say.

Top class? Maybe if you're really drunk and there's absolutely nothing else still open...

Peter NeilSep. 15  07:03 am JST

i’d rather hold my nose and eat ostrich than eat “plant-based meat.”

all the coconut butter and oil will probably put your life expectancy closer to pacific islanders. what is that, something like 32 now?

Same here. That 'plant-based' stuff is no substitute. I've eaten ostrich meat in the form a frank, and not only is it delicious but it is 'lighter' and healthier for the weight/health conscious.

Those people in East Africa eat this stuff and so did the Romans through trade. Ostrich meat is tasty. You can fix it up in so many ways to make a good meal out of it.

Both Ostrich and Emu are fantastic as steaks, in a skillet, with Kosher salt. freshly crushed black pepper, butter, garlic, and some dried herbs medium, and you are good to go.

Ostrich was a fad meat in the 1990s. It didn't fly then. It isn't going to fly now.

I wonder if we'll start seeing ostrich meat soled in the local super markets in the near future.

I’m quite happy with rabbit-low cost and flavorful.