20 popular Yakiniku restaurants to visit in Miyagi Prefecture, mainly in Sendai City

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"Yakiniku Taizan Kokubuncho Sohonten" is a restaurant about a 7-minute walk from Hirose-dori Station on the subway, where you can enjoy Yakiniku made with care using Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) and ingredients from within the prefecture.

Inside, the restaurant has a calm, modern space with a refined yet lively atmosphere. It is also well known for its attentive service.

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Yakiniku is served in a style where you grill it yourself over the charcoal fire prepared at your table. They use a slightly thick grill grate so the heat cooks the meat more evenly.

As the extra fat drips down through the grate, the meat’s rich flavor becomes even more concentrated. It is said to be a great way to fully enjoy the natural taste of Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef).

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The Yakiniku uses A5-ranked Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef). You can choose either A la carte or a course, so you can enjoy it based on your meat preferences and budget.

They offer many different cuts, and the signature dish is the "shio jo-karubi (premium salted short rib)." It is lightly finished with sea salt, so you can enjoy the meat's flavor in a simple way.

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Yakiniku Sansuien Higashiguchi Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant known for serving tasty grilled meat made with Miyagiken-san (beef from Miyagi Prefecture), including Sendaigyu (Sendai beef). It is about a 5-minute walk from Sendai Station East Exit.

The spacious interior is comfortable, and it has Sunken kotatsu seating where you can relax as well as Private rooms that are perfect for parties with family or friends.

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For Yakiniku, they offer a wide range of cuts that you can order A la carte, and the "Special" and "Premium" options use Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), which has an excellent balance of marbling and lean meat.

They also serve local Miyagi Prefecture Domestic beef such as Hidakami-gyu (Hidakami beef) and Kanpo Wagyu, all of which are well regarded for being fresh and delicious.

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When you visit, you will also want to order from the Horumon menu. There are about 20 kinds, making it an irresistible lineup for Horumon lovers.

The secret sauce, handed down for more than 50 years, is also excellent, and lets you enjoy the owner's carefully crafted flavors. If you want to try different cuts all at once, the "Beef Horumon MIX" is recommended.

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Kuroge Wagyu Ittogiri Dateya is a restaurant where you can enjoy Yakiniku made with locally sourced meat, vegetables, and seasonings, with a focus on ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture.

Inside, you'll find a relaxing space where anyone can unwind, and it also has Private rooms for groups of 2 to 4 people. The restaurant is about a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Sendai Station.

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The Yakiniku uses meat Special selected from A5-rank Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), and it is popular for letting you enjoy top-quality Yakiniku from cattle raised for 4 months longer than usual.

There is also an assortment menu with various cuts, making it a good choice for people who want to enjoy a variety of flavors little by little. You can taste it with a special sauce made with ingredients from within the prefecture.

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The signature dish, "Hanasaki Toro Beef Tongue," is a popular limited-quantity menu item. It is an appealing dish with a gorgeous look.

They cut the marbled Beef Tongue extra thick, and the moment you take a bite, you can enjoy the sweetness of the fat and a surprisingly tender texture.

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"Sendai Gyu Yakiniku Tomoji" is a Yakiniku restaurant that serves Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), a pride of Miyagi Prefecture, with carefully hand-cut preparation, and it is located a 1-minute walk from Kotodai-Koen Station.

The 1st floor has standing seats, and the staff will show you how to grill the meat. If you want to relax and take your time or are visiting with a group, the 2nd floor with table seating is a great fit.

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The Yakiniku at this restaurant is known for hand-cut slices prepared with every angle carefully calculated. Some fans even come from far away for the top-grade Sendai gyu (Sendai beef), which the restaurant carefully selects and sources.

The thick-cut Beef Tongue is especially recommended, and the popular “Beef Tongue assortment” lets you enjoy three different cuts.

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The "yaki-suki" is another must try dish, made by lightly searing a large cut of Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) and dipping it in raw egg before eating.

The meat is seasoned with a special warishita sauce, and it is said to melt in your mouth the moment you take a bite. They use the recommended cuts of the day, such as zabuton (chuck flap) and Top blade.

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Sumibiyakiniku Fukuwarahi 2 is a restaurant where you can enjoy Special lean Yakiniku from across Japan, personally selected by the owner. It is also popular at lunchtime.

Within walking distance of Kotodai-Koen Station, it is located in a room in an apartment building along Jozenji-dori (Jozenji Avenue), where you can fully enjoy your meal in a grown-up hideaway atmosphere.

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The lean red meat is sourced daily, and they also recommend rare cuts such as Domestic beef liver and Top sirloin. You can fully enjoy the rich umami and deep flavor that are unique to lean red meat.

The staff grills each slice of meat for you, which is a nice touch that lets you focus on your conversation and meal.

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Available only at lunchtime, you can enjoy a coarsely ground lean Hamburger Steak made with 100% Domestic beef and grilled over charcoal.

Because it uses only lean Domestic beef with no binders at all, you can enjoy the meat’s natural flavor in a direct and simple way. It comes with refillable rice, soup, and a small side dish.

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"Yakiniku no Itou Sendai Ekimae Ten" is a restaurant where you can casually enjoy Yakiniku with carefully selected Tohoku brand beef, including Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), a local specialty of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

It is also equipped with individual grills for solo diners, and its easygoing atmosphere is said to be part of its charm. There are also table seats recommended for groups.

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They offer Tohoku’s three major branded beefs, Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), Maezawa-gyu (Maezawa beef), and Yonezawa-gyu (Yonezawa beef), all of which are known for their high quality and great taste.

It is nice that you can choose from A la carte options as well as lunch sets and course meals to match your taste and the occasion. The course that lets you compare the three branded beefs is also popular.

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The restaurant’s signature Aged thick cut gyutan (beef tongue), which has won many awards, is available in either salt or miso flavor.

It is finished with a secret seasoning, and people say it is thick cut yet still tender. Reviews also say the lineup is hard to resist for meat lovers, with other options including lean cuts and rare well marbled cuts.

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Sendai Gyu Yakiniku Baribari Aoba-dori Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant with a long history dating back to 1981, and it was the first in Sendai to use smokeless roasters.

The spacious interior includes sofa seating where you can relax in comfort. It also has Private rooms of various sizes that can accommodate up to 20 people.

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According to reviews, the lunch menu is popular for enjoying Yakiniku in a casual setting. They offer a lineup that includes Gozen sets where you can enjoy Special Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) and Beef Tongue, along with a variety of Yakiniku lunches.

The photo shows the weekday-only "Bari Bari Lunch." It is a perfect menu for people who want to enjoy both Yakiniku and noodles.

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The menu offers many different cuts, so the assortment is recommended for people who want to compare and enjoy a little of each.

The “Baribari Assortment” is said to let you enjoy on one plate classic Yakiniku cuts like juicy kalbi and roast cuts packed with the good flavor of lean meat.

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"Sumibiyakiniku Isamu Tatemachi Honten" is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy A5 Sendai beef and Miyagi Prefecture Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef). Housed in a standalone building, it offers a homey space where you can fully enjoy your meal.

The 1st floor has tables and counter seats for small groups, while the 2nd floor is also equipped with tables for 4 people.

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The owner personally sources carefully selected cuts of meat, and the most popular item is the "Isamu no Gokuatsu Beef Tongue," which uses top grade Beef Tongue and is well liked for its thick cut yet tender texture.

They also offer a wide variety of Beef Tongue dishes, including "Beef Tongue no Ura-yaki (grilled underside of Beef Tongue)" and "Beef Tongue no Miso-zuke (miso-marinated Beef Tongue)."

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They offer a very wide selection of Horumon, ranging from lean cuts with a clean taste to rich, fatty cuts.

The thick-cut "reba (liver)" is said to have a crisp texture and rich flavor.

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About a 10-minute walk from the west exit of Minami-Sendai Station, Yakiniku ROPPEN is a Yakiniku restaurant in Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, known for its popular Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) and the concept of "luxury at a reasonable price."

The interior has a stylish atmosphere where you can relax in comfort. It also has a Private room for 6 people, making it a great choice when you want to enjoy your meal without worrying about the people around you.

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The restaurant buys a whole head of top quality Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), so diners can fully enjoy its fine fat and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

There is also a full lineup of courses, including the luxurious "Rich Course" with top grade cuts of Sendai-gyu and the "Kiwami Course," which is perfect for a celebration.

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Among the many Yakiniku menu items, the most popular is the lean Sendai gyu (Sendai beef) cut, "Premium Loin Core."

This top quality dish fills your mouth with rich meat juices the moment you take a bite, and it is especially great when dipped in raw egg. It is the top recommendation for anyone who wants to experience the full flavor that only Sendai gyu can offer.

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About a 1-minute walk from Miyagino-dori Subway Station, Manpukutei is a local Yakiniku restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Sendai Station.

It is fully equipped with box seats, sofa seats, and a Private room that can accommodate groups of 10 or more, and is said to be popular with regulars and families.

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You can enjoy Yakiniku centered on Sendai Kuroge Wagyu (Sendai Japanese Black beef), carrying on the same classic taste it has had for years.

The owner’s Special carefully selected meat gets high marks for being tender and full of flavor. Many say it goes great with rice and drinks.

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Another appealing point is the wide range of ordering options, including courses with All you can drink available for parties of 2 or more and casual lunch menu items.

They also offer a wide selection of Yakiniku assortment menus, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy a variety of cuts little by little.

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A5 Sendai gyu (Sendai beef) Yakiniku & Sushi All you can eat Niku Juhachi Sendai Ekimae 2-go Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 2-minute walk from the North Exit 6 of Sendai Subway Station, and its All you can eat courses are especially popular.

The interior is lit with indirect lighting that creates a calm atmosphere, giving the space a luxurious feel. The tables are wide and look very practical.

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One of the restaurant's signature menu items, the "Sendai gyu (Sendai beef) 5-tier assortment," is also perfect for those who care about eye-catching presentation.

You can really taste the rich fat that is unique to Sendai gyu, and its melt-in-your-mouth texture is said to be irresistible. Some even say it is so good they want to keep chewing it forever.

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They offer several All you can eat courses with different contents and prices, and many customers choose them.

The popular "Niku Juhachi Mankitsu Course" also comes with a meat assortment that looks like a fancy parfait. The "Niku Parfait" is also available A la carte.

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Daidouen Ichibancho Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy a wide selection of wines along with Yakiniku made with Maezawagyu (Maezawa beef) and Sendaigyu (Sendai beef). It is located about a 5-minute walk from Hirose-dori Station on the subway.

Open the large entrance door and you will find a refined space inside, with Private rooms and Semi-private rooms available for groups of 2 to 8 people.

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The menu offers a full lineup of Yakiniku dishes centered on Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), raised in Miyagi Prefecture, and Maesawa-gyu (Maesawa beef), raised in the Maesawa area of Iwate Prefecture.

Sendai-gyu is known for its mild flavor and rich meat juices, while Maesawa-gyu is known for its tender texture and just the right sweetness. You can also enjoy rare cuts from each one.

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The popular original "Negi Beef Tongue Shio," made by wrapping salted chopped green onions in Beef Tongue, often sells out.

They carefully make each one Homemade every day, and it gets high marks for the great match between the light salty flavor and the crisp texture of the green onions.

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Sendai Tan Shabu Yakiniku no Ito Yodobashi Camera Ten is a Yakiniku and shabu-shabu restaurant located on the 6F of Yodobashi Sendai Daiichi Building, near JR Sendai Station.

It is directly operated by Niku no Ito, a long-established butcher shop in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and is popular for dishes made with Special Beef Tongue. The chic interior has a calm atmosphere.

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For its Yakiniku, the restaurant uses Sendai-gyu (top grade Wagyu beef from Sendai), one of Japan's highest-ranked Wagyu brands. You can enjoy high quality meat in many ways, from the level of marbling to its fine texture.

The course menu is also extensive, and a nice plus is the 120-minute buffet of side dishes, soup, and dessert.

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You should also try the shabu-shabu made with Beef Tongue selected by meat artisans with more than 50 years of experience. They also offer set courses with Yakiniku.

They are also particular about the broth used to swish the meat through, using only fresh beef tail. It has a good reputation for letting you enjoy even well-marbled meat in a light way.

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Yokinikuya is a Yakiniku restaurant near Aobadori-Ichibancho Station and the only place in Tohoku to buy and serve a whole A5 Matsusaka-gyu (Matsusaka beef).

The restaurant has fully private rooms with table seating and Sunken kotatsu seating, making it a good choice for a Yakiniku dinner on a Special day. In this high quality private space, guests can relax and enjoy a leisurely time.

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One of Japan's three major Wagyu varieties, Matsusaka-gyu (Matsusaka beef) is known for its mild sweetness and the strong sweet aroma it gives off when grilled.

Because they buy whole cattle, one of the highlights is that you can enjoy not only standard cuts but also rare cuts.

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They also offer luxurious assortment menus, including a tasting comparison of round and Strip loin cuts of Matsusaka-gyu (Matsusaka beef) and Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef).

It gets good reviews for letting you enjoy the clean richness of the fat, differences in texture, and the unique character of each meat.

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Sendai Yakiniku Horumon Toramaru Sendai Ekimae Ten is a Yakiniku restaurant about a 2-minute walk from JR Sendai Station, where you can enjoy A5 Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) sourced through the restaurant's own channels.

It has fully private rooms that let you keep your privacy, creating an atmosphere that is perfect for casual dinners and drinks with friends, and the Private rooms are available for groups of 3 or more.

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You can enjoy a wide variety of Yakiniku, centered on high quality Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), including Wagyu Outside skirt and Sendai's local specialty, Beef Tongue.

One of the highlights is that the carefully selected Special cuts are hand sliced one piece at a time, so you can grill and enjoy them at their freshest.

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The "Tora Maru assortment" is a popular menu item ordered by 95% of guests. This luxurious plate comes with kalbi, Outside skirt, and Beef Tongue.

The thick cut Beef Tongue and tender Outside skirt are all said to be satisfying and delicious.

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Sendai Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Yakiniku All you can eat Yokozuna is a Beef Tongue specialty restaurant in the entertainment district near Sendai Station, popular for its Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) Yakiniku All you can eat.

For ordering, guests use a tablet installed at (Each) table. It is a nice touch that you can order at your own pace and take your time.

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For the All you can eat option, you can choose from three different courses named Ozeki, Yokozuna, and Oyakata, each with different contents. You can also choose a time limit of 90 or 120 minutes.

They also offer plans that include All you can drink soft drinks or alcohol, so this is a good pick for people who want to enjoy drinks along with the food.

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As a Beef Tongue specialty restaurant, it offers a wide range of tongue dishes, and you can enjoy a texture that is fragrant on the outside and juicy on the inside.

The photo shows the signature "Hanasaki Beef Tongue." This eye catching dish is cut like a flower, and is said to stand out for its clean bite and juicy flavor.

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Located a 3-minute walk from Kotodai-Koen Station, Yakiniku Shinwa is a popular Yakiniku restaurant where you can casually enjoy Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), a branded beef from Miyagi Prefecture.

It stays open late into the night, so it is also a good pick when you want to enjoy a late-night Yakiniku dinner. The service is also said to be very good.

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Starting with Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef), you can enjoy a wide range of pork, chicken, and lamb in Yakiniku style. The "yaki-shabu" and "Sendai-gyu Tsubozuke Carlos" seem to be especially recommended.

In addition to easy-to-order A la carte dishes, they also offer a full selection of course meals that let you enjoy more than just Yakiniku. Some say that everything they try is delicious.

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They also offer a wide variety of side dishes that are perfect between bites of Yakiniku, so it looks like you can enjoy the place again and again without getting tired of it.

They also have a full lineup of irresistible dishes for Korean food fans, including "Ishiyaki Bibimbap (stone pot bibimbap)," "Reimen (cold noodles)," and "Karubi Soup."

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0 Byo Lemon Sour Sendai Horumon Yakiniku Sakaba Tokiwatei Sendai Ekimae Ten, about a 2-minute walk from JR Sendai Station, is an entertainment-style Yakiniku tavern popular for its All you can eat Beef Tongue, Yakiniku, and Horumon.

Each table has its own lemon sour server, so guests can enjoy All you can drink. The restaurant is equipped with counter and table seating.

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For Yakiniku, they offer a wide range of cuts, so you can enjoy beef, chicken, and pork. For beef, the recommended choices are Beef Tongue and kalbi.

Even kalbi alone comes in many options. The "Tokiwatei Nakaochi Kalbi" is said to have an excellent balance of rich meat flavor and juicy fat.

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The signature "Sendai Shio Horumon" made with Domestic pork is a must-order when you visit.

They carefully hand-wash it at the restaurant every day, which helps soften the pork’s distinctive off notes and bring out its good flavor. With garlic and their special spice blend, you can enjoy a bold, punchy taste.

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Sarushina is a popular Yakiniku restaurant where you can casually enjoy good meat, and the retro, down-to-earth interior is well liked for being comfortable.

In addition to counter seats that are easy to use even when dining alone, it also has table seating for up to 6 people. The restaurant is about an 8-minute walk from JR Tagajo Station in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture.

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The menu features a full lineup of Yakiniku dishes with a focus on careful prep and house-made sauce. Their signature Beef Tongue is especially popular for being thick-cut yet tender and tasty, and the photo shows the “green onion salt Beef Tongue.”

This dish is said to be a great match of plenty of green onions and thinly sliced Beef Tongue.

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If you want to enjoy Yakiniku in a casual way, the lunch menu served in a set meal style is a great choice.

The appeal of the “Eraberu Horumon set meal” is that you can choose your favorite Horumon. The “kashira (meat from the head)” chosen that day seems to have had a nice bite and a well seasoned flavor.

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Sumibiyakiniku Burijji, about a 15-minute walk from JR Nitta Station in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture, is a charcoal grilled Yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy a wide range of cuts made with Domestic Wagyu.

Seating is available on both the 1st and 2nd floors, with a choice of counter or table seating. Reviews also say the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home.

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The Yakiniku served here centers on Domestic Wagyu, and they select good meat without sticking to specific brands.

Among the offerings, the recommended dish is the thick-cut tongue topped with freshly grated wasabi, which reviews praise for its great bite and juicy texture.

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A la carte ordering is also available, but many customers seem to choose a course. There are three kinds of course menus.

The "{Extra Heaping of Goodness} Omakase course" lets you enjoy seven kinds of meat, including pork toro and kalbi. If you come with a group of 4 or more, it also comes with Chige or cold noodles.