METZGEREI KUSUDA is a famous Charcuterie restaurant located in Ashiya, Kobe. "Mezgerei" is a German word that means a store specializing in processed meat products (ham, sausage, etc.). The owner, Hirohiko Kusuda, is one of Japan's leading charcutiers (meat processing craftsmen) who trained in various parts of Europe, mainly Germany and France. Enjoy the taste of hams, sausages, and terrines made by hand using original recipes that have been adapted to Japanese meat using techniques learned locally.