After finishing my errands, I visited this restaurant for the first time in a while. I arrived around 5:45 PM and was seated in a semi-private room right away. I ordered the Snow Dance Crab Shabu-Shabu course for 6,800 yen. I enjoyed a salad, appetizers, boiled snow crab, sashimi, crab shabu-shabu, and a rice porridge for dessert. The atmosphere in the semi-private room was calm and I was able to enjoy my meal at a leisurely pace. I would like to visit again during the winter season when the ingredients are in season. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I have been to other branches before, but this was my first time visiting the main store. I had the course menu with crab miso in the shell and crab cream croquettes. The crab had no unpleasant smell and was delicious. I also had sushi, which they kindly changed to zosui (rice soup).

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Unfortunately, after eating, there was a lingering feeling of dissatisfaction. I finished changing my license and had my daughter and grandchild come pick me up. We tried calling Christmas Tei for dinner, but it was full. We decided to try this place since we've never been here before. It seems to be a crab restaurant, but they also have affordable lunch options. The food is much better than similar chain restaurants, especially the plum blossom dish.

I visited the Koura main store for a crab-focused kaiseki course. This restaurant in Mitaka specializes in crab dishes, and it did not disappoint. The crab dishes were delicious and the conversation naturally quieted as we enjoyed the plump crab meat. The crab porridge at the end left us truly satisfied.

Tokyo Musashisakai's crab specialty store. The store used to be a shabu-shabu restaurant, but suddenly transformed into a crab specialty store. The name "Koura" is easy to understand. Intrigued, I decided to visit. The lunch set I ordered was the beef sukiyaki for 1518 yen. Upon entering, there was a live crab on display. The entire restaurant consists of private rooms, and all the staff are dressed in kimonos, exuding a sense of luxury. The service is different from the casual atmosphere of a family restaurant. Even though it was just a casual lunch visit, it felt like a special occasion. The menu is set at a higher price range, fitting the upscale ambiance of the restaurant. Despite being a crab specialty store, I opted for the sukiyaki lunch set. I requested extra rice, which was complimentary. After a 15-minute wait, the sukiyaki arrived, cooked over solid fuel like in a traditional inn. The extra rice I ordered turned out to be a normal portion. The sukiyaki, simmered in a rich sauce, paired well with the beaten egg and rice. It was delicious! The beef, onions, enoki mushrooms, cabbage, shirataki noodles, and a single carrot cut into a maple leaf shape were all cooked just right. It was tasty, but I felt slightly unsatisfied. Looking at the picture, it seemed like a well-balanced meal, but I realized I actually wanted more. I no longer thought I needed a lot of food, but it turns out I was wrong. Despite enjoying the meal, I wanted to eat more. Next time, I'll plan ahead and come back for the crab!

Koura is a wonderful restaurant that offers a variety of delicious crab dishes. During the matsutake mushroom season, they serve dishes like matsutake shabu-shabu, tempura, and steamed dishes. The standard crab dishes are also delicious, but I highly recommend trying the seasonal crabs they have on display. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is great, and the desserts like Crown melon and white peach are also worth trying. Overall, it's a fantastic restaurant with high-quality food that is worth a visit.

Mitaka Koura Main Store @ Musashino, Tokyo A crab cuisine restaurant opened in April 2021 on Kaede Street, just south of Musashisakai Station on the JR Chuo Line. Originating from Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, the restaurant is part of the Koura Group, which operates 21 different formats including Koura and Akakara. With a total of 43 stores nationwide, this is the first store in Tokyo and the Musashino location is directly operated by the company. The restaurant is located on the second floor, with the first floor serving as a covered parking lot. The interior features semi-private rooms lined up along the corridor, with bamboo-colored noren curtains providing privacy. The green bamboo decor is beautiful, and there are also fully private rooms available. The semi-private rooms offer a high level of comfort, with mask cases provided on the tables and both towel and non-woven cloth crab-specific oshibori available. The staff wear traditional Japanese clothing and the background music is a solo koto performance, creating a purely Japanese atmosphere. We opted for the Crab and Matsutake Charcoal Grilled Kaiseki "Nishiki" course priced at 6,980 yen per person, which was discounted to 5,980 yen as part of a special promotion. We also had two glasses of peach juice each. The course included two appetizers, a mini salad, sashimi of crab and amberjack, crab and matsutake steamed in a clay pot, crab and matsutake charcoal grilled, crab and matsutake tempura, two types of sushi (crab roll and seafood nigiri), a soup, and dessert. The highlight of the course was definitely the grilled crab and matsutake, which were delicious. We also enjoyed the first matsutake of the year and left the restaurant feeling satisfied. Overall, we highly recommend this restaurant. Parking: Free covered parking lot available Visit Date: September 5, 2021 (evening) Smoking: Not allowed Regular Holiday: Tuesday Takeout: Available Business Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:30 Credit Cards: Accepted Electronic Money: Accepted, including PayPay Point Card: Available Free WiFi: Not available Likelihood of Repeat Visit: High Note: ==========

It seems like there is only one store in Tokyo called "Koura." It seems to have recently opened, and it gives off the image of a slightly expensive Japanese chain restaurant like Kisoji. I ordered the small pot shabu-shabu lunch set (excluding tax, 2680 yen) from the lunch menu. It comes with one crab shabu-shabu and one shrimp shabu-shabu. You cook them in the broth, dip them in the sauce, and they are delicious and tender. The main dish is a kettle rice dish that takes about 20 minutes. It also contains crab and has a light, tasty finish with a moderate amount of scorched rice. While the portion size is not large, the other side dishes were also delicious.

The grand opening sale attracted long lines, but it seems to have calmed down now, so I decided to visit for the first time. It was convenient to be able to make reservations online in 15-minute intervals. When I went, they were having a second round of the grand opening sale, which was lucky! I ordered the grilled crab, but it took longer than expected as they cook it after you order. It was cut into easy-to-eat pieces, which was nice. However, the taste was quite watery. I understand that it's pricey, but I wish they had paid more attention to detail since they are a crab specialty store. I received a discount coupon after making a card, but I don't think I will visit again.

I highly recommend getting a private room over a semi-private room. Although there is a 5% service charge, the sense of openness is totally worth it. Especially if you have children. The food and service were great, and it was a very comfortable space. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back.

I visited a newly opened restaurant in April 2021 that was running a promotion. They were offering boiled snow crab for only 638 yen, which is usually priced at 3500 yen. I thought the promotion would end at the end of April, so I was lucky to enjoy it at a discounted price. The crab had a firm texture and was very satisfying. They also served a crab hot pot dish on Saturdays as if it were a weekday, which was another lucky surprise. The hot pot takes about 20 minutes to cook at your table, so you can enjoy it piping hot. I ended up feeling very full after the meal.

A Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, Musashisakai. It has a casual family restaurant atmosphere, but the prices are high-end. Many people use it for events like memorial services due to the calm atmosphere and delicious food. The lunch at the main store of "Mitaka Koura" costs 2800 yen for the Hinoki Gozen. There are lots of crabs in the restaurant's tank! The prices are a bit high for an ordinary day, but they offer reasonably priced lunches on weekdays, with slightly different menus on weekends. Everything you eat here is delicious, so this time I ordered the Hinoki Gozen with beef hot pot for the price. The beef hot pot comes with three side dishes and you cook the beef on a solid fuel. The marbling of the meat is artistic and beautiful. It also comes with a little bit of crab, which is a nice touch. I chose multigrain rice. The Hinoki Gozen is served beautifully on a tray, like a room service meal at a ryokan. You add vegetables like onions, enoki mushrooms, carrots, and green onions to the pot with the broth. After simmering for a bit, you add the beef. Once the beef is lightly cooked, you turn off the heat. It is finished with shiso leaves on top. The beef hot pot is delicious, especially when dipped in raw egg. The meat is sweet, tender, and has no odor, with the raw egg adding extra flavor. The vegetables soaked in the broth are also tasty. The onions have absorbed the flavor of the broth and beef, making them delicious. There are three large pieces of beef, providing a satisfying meal. With the side dishes, you can enjoy every bite until the end. Although the main dish is the beef hot pot, today the highlight was the crab. Even though the portion was small, it was delicious. I vowed to eat more crab next time, but I probably won't. This is the lunch at "Mitaka Koura Main Store."

The lunch menu had a variety of dishes, but there was hardly any scent or taste of crab, so it was difficult to tell what I was eating. I wonder if I made a poor choice. They also offered membership registration with benefits, but I'm not sure if anyone actually signs up for it.

The crab steak set meal for 4900 yen was delicious. The private room had a nice atmosphere, allowing for a relaxing dining experience. However, it was disappointing that the explanations about the membership and menu were given in a very quiet voice and hard to hear. The meal was so delicious that I would like to come back again for a special treat.

I visited for lunch. The tempura, soba noodles, and crab sushi were all very delicious, and I was very satisfied. The dessert was also delicious.

We were able to enjoy a leisurely meal with our family in a private room. We had a luxurious crab meal which was delicious. It made us feel like we were on a luxurious trip. The price is a bit high, so it's perfect for special occasions like anniversaries. (^^)

It had been a while, but I don't want to use this restaurant again for a second time. The food took too long to come out, the staff's level was low, and the quality of ingredients didn't match the price. I ordered a hot pot course, but the setup and ingredients took a very long time to arrive. Vegetables, crab, and meat - why does it take so long when there's no cooking involved? Even the udon at the end took too long, and the soup was drying up (lol). There were also order mistakes, and they forgot to light the fire for the sake. Despite the high-end chain store prices, the service level is too low. The crab was honestly watery and mediocre. The meat quality was also not great, with the fat not being tasty, so the higher grade was actually better. There's a Kinokuniya nearby, so I recommend going there instead.