Grill Katayama

Founded in 1972, Grill Katayama is a French restaurant that is conveniently located near the popular destination of the Ise Shrine and a short 2-min walk from Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station. When you normally think of French restaurants, you might think of French formal dining, but here you can enjoy authentic French cuisine in a casual and homely atmosphere. They serve stunning dishes made with Mie's specialties like Ise Ebi lobsters and Matsuzagyu beef as well as exceptional wines selected by the chef who is a certified sommelier.

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Selected Local Fresh Ingredients

Grill Katayama has a wide range of menu selections featuring local Ise Ebi, abalone and Matsuzakagyu. They prepare the Ise Ebi right from a tank in the restaurant that was caught in the morning from the sea of Shima. You can always enjoy extremely fresh lobster because it is cooked to order!

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Soup with Rich Lobster Flavor

The most popular dish at the restaurant is Ise Ebi Soup （830 yen）. The soup has been offered to the Gegu Kaguraden hall of Ise Shrine that is home to a deity of food. They saute whole lobsters with butter and simmer it for a long time, and then strain it carefully many times. This extraordinary soup has a rich flavor extracted from Ise Ebi and has a smooth and creamy texture.

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Sauteed Ise Ebi with Three Sauces

Their Sauteed Ise Ebi with Three Colors of Sauces （6,000 yen） is very popular as well. A fresh Ise Ebi is sauteed and three kinds of sauces are pour over the lobster: white vin blanc sauce that is made with lobster broth, heavy cream and white wine; red tomato based American sauce and yellow Hollandaise sauce that is made with egg yolks and herbs.