Sakura Nabe (Horse meat hot pot)
A Japanese hot pot made with horse meat

About Sakura Nabe (Horse meat hot pot)

A traditional dish from Tokyo’s old downtown, Sakura Nabe dates back to the Meiji period. Horse meat is known as sakura-niku, or “cherry blossom meat”; the name is said to come from the meat’s rich flavor and fat content when horses have built up nutrition over winter, around the time the cherry blossoms bloom. The horse meat is cooked in a miso-based hot pot and eaten in a style similar to sukiyaki. It is high in protein, low in calories, and nutrient-rich. Many restaurants serving it were once found near entertainment districts such as Yoshiwara. The meat is known for its rich flavor and lack of any strong odor.

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