Crystal Plaza Starts Selling Japanese Miyazaki Beef – 12 Menu Options and Prices Announced

▲ Crystal Plaza begins selling Miyazaki beef starting October 1. (Photo / Huang Shih-yuan)

Reporter Huang Shih-yuan / Taipei Reporting

After a 14-year wait, Taiwan can finally enjoy Japanese wagyu. Crystal Plaza is the first to start selling Miyazaki beef, which has won the "Japanese Wagyu Competition" for beef cattle champions for three consecutive years, on October 1. The hotel has selected six premium cuts — ribeye, sirloin, chuck flap, brisket, outside flat, and rump — and is offering a total of 12 wagyu dishes across its restaurants: Sanfan Honke, Robin’s Steakhouse & Teppanyaki, azie on the first floor, Crystal Pavilion on the third floor, and Lanting at the 21st-floor Crystal International Club. Prices range from NT$1,380 to NT$4,800.


▲ Certificate.


▲ Japanese Miyazaki beef ribeye grilled on a teppan, with 80g of wagyu included in the set meal.

Although sales only begin on October 1, due to the limited initial stock and high demand from eager foodies, most of the Miyazaki beef set meals at Robin’s Grill
Steakhouse & Teppanyaki have already been almost fully booked. However, as another batch of wagyu is expected to arrive in mid-October, supply will become more stable. Given the high fat content of wagyu, Chef Chen Chun-sheng, executive chef of teppanyaki at Crystal Plaza, says less oil is used when grilling. As for how well-done is best? Chef Chen recommends medium-rare (about 50% cooked).


▲ Miyazaki beef used for sukiyaki. (Photo / Provided by Crystal Plaza)

▲ Mini Miyazaki beef burger. (Photo / Provided by Crystal Plaza)

Japanese wagyu is known for its rich marbling and beautifully fine fat distribution, which releases an intense aroma as soon as it melts in your mouth. Wagyu grades in Japan are determined by meat color and fat distribution density, ranging from A1 to A5, with A5 being the highest and most expensive grade. Higher-grade wagyu features fine and evenly distributed marbling, delivering a burst of umami even with minimal cooking. The first batch of imported Japanese wagyu secured by Crystal Plaza is A5-grade Miyazaki champion beef.

“Dominating Japan – Miyazaki Wagyu Banquet” menu pricing.
Sanfan Honke
● Sukiyaki / Shabu-Shabu
*Includes appetizer, Miyazaki beef – ribeye, vegetable platter, rice porridge, dessert:NT$3,800
● Sukiyaki / Shabu-Shabu
*Includes appetizer, Miyazaki beef – chuck flap, vegetable platter, rice porridge, dessert:NT$2,900
● Steamed Vegetable Platter
*Includes Miyazaki beef, 18 types of vegetables:NT$3,800
● Char-Grilled Miyazaki Beef:NT$3,800
● Golden Miyazaki Beef N<饭：NT$1,380

Robin’s Grill Steakhouse
● Japanese Miyazaki Beef Ribeye 4oz (L) / 6oz (D) *Includes soup, salad bar, dessert bar, coffee or tea
(Regular steakhouse menu):NT$3,600 (L), NT$4,800 (D)
● Japanese Miyazaki Beef Sirloin 4oz (L) / 6oz (D) *Includes soup, salad bar, dessert bar, coffee or tea
(Regular steakhouse menu):NT$3,200 (L), NT$4,500 (D)

Robin’s Teppanyaki
● Japanese Miyazaki beef ribeye 80g
* Includes sea urchin brûlée, Ise lobster soup, French-style cold seasoned fresh fish, natural tomato salad with champagne vinegar, sakura shrimp fried rice, dessert, coffee or tea (Gourmet Gallery set meal):NT$4,200
● Japanese Miyazaki beef sirloin 80g
* Includes sea urchin brûlée, Ise lobster soup, French-style cold seasoned fresh fish, natural tomato salad with champagne vinegar, sakura shrimp fried rice, dessert, coffee or tea
(Gourmet Gallery set meal):NT$4,000
● Japanese Miyazaki beef chuck 80g
* Includes sea urchin brûlée, Ise lobster soup, French-style cold seasoned fresh fish, natural tomato salad with champagne vinegar, sakura shrimp fried rice, dessert, coffee or tea
(Gourmet Gallery set meal):NT$3,800

azieCourtyard Café
● Miyazaki beef steak 8oz:NT$2,400
● Premium clear-braised trio Miyazaki beef noodles:NT$1,500
● Mini Miyazaki beef burger:NT$1,500

Jinghua Pavilion
● Stir-fried Miyazaki beef cubes in soy sauce:NT$2,800
● Clear-braised raw Miyazaki beef soup:NT$1,800