We are a horse meat specialty shop that has been in business for 45 years. We are located near Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Line, but also about a 15-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. The Sakura Nabe course is for 4 or more people, so we ordered a la carte. - Sakura Meat (from Aomori) Sashimi Assortment (1925 yen): The lean meat was so delicious that I couldn't help but exclaim "Delicious!" The natural umami of horse meat, the fine texture, and the ginger soy sauce complemented each other well. I immediately ordered more. The aburami under the horse's mane had a unique texture, with gelatin melting in the mouth. - Sakura Meat Negi Tataki (1925 yen): The leeks were not overpowering, and it was refreshing with wasabi soy sauce. - Sakura Meat Yukke (1925 yen): The spicy sauce enhanced the sweetness of the horse meat. - Sakura Meat Carpaccio (1925 yen): Garlic was a perfect match. The ponzu sauce paired well, and I felt the depth of the horse meat. - Sakura Meat Isobeage (935 yen): Rolled in nori with spicy karashi mayonnaise, the cooked horse meat was tender and delicious with a crispy texture. - Sakura Nabe (Loose) 2640 yen: A Kanto-style sukiyaki with horse meat, white leeks, fu, and shirataki simmered in a miso sauce made from Haccho miso and Edo sweet miso. The meat used was from the saddle area to the loin, allowing us to enjoy a more horse-like texture and flavor. It was a shame that the rolled loin was sold out. The standout was the udon for the finish. It was delicious! Add a little bit of the soup base to the pot and mix the udon in it. The udon had a chewy texture, and the remaining miso sauce worked wonders! The restaurant was closed during the state of emergency, but it's a place worth supporting. I am grateful for being able to enjoy delicious food again today!

The company chose this famous horse meat restaurant known for its cherry blossom meat. It had been a while since I had horse meat, which is said to be good for recovery from fatigue. Since the main store is famous, it was my first time visiting this branch. I had a course meal. I tried dishes like "tategami" that I don't usually eat, which was interesting. You eat it sukiyaki-style with raw egg. You eat it by adjusting the sweet miso-based sauce with the dipping sauce. We ate a lot at the small table. Did I gain stamina? The seasoning is slightly strong, so make good use of the dipping sauce.

I visited the main store of a 120-year-old establishment in Morishita with four friends, after hearing from an acquaintance who had been there that they served cherry blossom meat hot pot. We started with a toast with beer and ordered the following menu items: Cherry blossom hot pot (with sirloin meat) x2 for 2,400 yen each, Cherry blossom hot pot x2 for 1,800 yen each, Cherry blossom meat yukhoe x2 for 1,750 yen each, Cherry blossom meat carpaccio x2 for 1,750 yen each, Cherry blossom meat spring onion salad for 1,750 yen, Cherry blossom meat sashimi platter x2 for 1,400 yen each, Cherry blossom meat butter sauté for 1,400 yen, Cherry blossom meat stew for 980 yen, Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) for 680 yen, Salted cucumber with sauce for 680 yen. The domestic cherry blossom meat was incredibly fresh with no strange smell, sweet and healthy. The yukhoe had a spicy sauce, and the sashimi melted in the mouth instantly. I personally prefer meat that is not cooked too much in hot pot, especially with their homemade miso and soy sauce base dipping sauce. The fatty cuts were tastier than the lean ones. The quantity of the meat was a bit small for the price, but considering the quality, it would be more reasonable to lower the price to about 70-80% of the current price. The restaurant also offered a service where the landlady would cook the hot pot for you on your first visit, with a service charge included. The price was a bit high, but it was a memorable experience.

I started with horse sashimi, followed by regular cherry blossom hot pot and cherry blossom hot pot with pork loin. The cherry blossom hot pot is said to be based on Haccho miso, so it has a pretty strong flavor. Because of this, the miso flavor was too strong for the pork loin, and I couldn't really taste the horse meat. I found the cheaper regular cherry blossom hot pot with meat that had a moderate amount of fat to be more delicious, but that might just be because I have a simple palate lol.

The first time I tried cherry blossom hot pot. It's addictive. The horse sashimi is also light and amazing.

It's calming and the mother is very nice, her cooking is delicious!

An elegant Italian madam invited me to try horse meat to combat summer fatigue. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a three-story building down a side street off Gaien Avenue. The entrance is adorned with a traditional sign reading "Mino-ya" and a wooden sliding door with a "Mino-ya" curtain. Inside, there are small partitioned tables in the back, likely a kitchen on the left. We tried the following dishes: - Sakura meat stew set for 1000 yen (discounted from 1200 yen with a Facebook like) - Sakura meat sashimi for 1750 yen - Aburami (mane) for 1400 yen - Sakura hot pot (serves 2) for 3600 yen Drinks: - Draft beer - Red wine Sangre de Toro from Catalonia, Spain for 3500 yen The horse meat was well-sourced and had a distinct lean and flavorful taste compared to beef. It had a good texture and the lean meat paired well with the refreshing taste, perfect for summer fatigue. The restaurant is family-run by a refined madam and a young man, creating a welcoming and homey atmosphere.

Horse meat is low in calories and high in protein, so I want to eat it every day. Among meats, I especially love horse meat. Cheers with a beer and a cloudy plum wine on the rocks from the original Matsura Shuzo brewery. Being a 40th anniversary restaurant specializing in domestic horse meat dishes, they use Aomori-produced Sakura meat. - Sakura meat sashimi: Delicious lean meat for 1680 yen. No unique meat smell, refreshing, and tender! - Sakura hot pot: A sukiyaki-style hot pot with Hachou miso base and a hint of yuzu fragrance for 1650 yen. Using the upper meat part of Sakura meat, it is tender and refreshing. Vegetables are included in the set. I also ordered green onion, wheat gluten, and raw egg for 50 yen each. I was planning to order Sakura meat yukhoe, but I found out that the seasoning sauce was already spicy, so I ordered the Sakura meat green onion salad for 1300 yen. Horse meat has no smell, so it is delicious. I visited during Obon, thinking they might be closed, but they were open, and the restaurant was empty. Normally, it may be smoky due to smoking, but I could enjoy the aroma and taste of horse meat without any worries. There was also a Sakura hot pot course, but it required a minimum of 4 people, so I want to invite other friends next time. On the menu, there was also homemade "horse oil" for 700 yen per cup, made by simmering the mane carefully. It is a clear oil without any unique smell, and it penetrates the skin. Unlike products sold in stores with additives, this is natural horse oil with no additives. It should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, but transferring it to a small bottle and mixing it with essential oils will create a fragrant horse oil. It can also be made into cream or lipstick by adding beeswax. The restaurant is located in a narrow alley, so it may be hard to find, but I want to visit again because the food was delicious.

The other day, I revisited Mino-ya because I felt like I didn't eat enough last time. Today, I had the Mino-ya house sake, which is a standard light cloudy sake. The simmered dish was excellent, just what I wanted. The horse sashimi was soft and had a gentle elasticity. The mane, a rare part, was delicious and didn't have any unpleasant smell. The horse meat butter stir-fry was a special dish made for me upon request, and it was incredibly tasty. Overall, Mino-ya in Shinjuku is a great restaurant, and I look forward to trying their hot pot dishes in the colder seasons.

This is my fourth time visiting this restaurant, which I have been to a few times before the renovation. There are seats on the first floor and in the basement. The seats are clean, but may feel quite narrow for those with a larger build. However, compared to the main store in Morishita, you can spend a more relaxing time here. I ordered bottled beer and cherry blossom sashimi. The dried radish appetizer was not sticky, which was nice. Half of the bottled beer was gone. The sashimi was enhanced by the sweetness of the ginger. Next, I ordered cherry blossom meat tempura. It was an unexpected combination, but the tempura was excellent and made the sake go down smoothly. I also ordered cherry blossom hot pot with raw egg and enoki mushrooms. The rich flavor and delicious meat made me feel happy. This is a restaurant where I want to visit in both summer and winter. My wife and I left feeling satisfied, and the bill was just a little over 10,000 yen for the two of us.

I used to have an office in this neighborhood for about three years, but I didn't notice this place. The alleyway vibe is lovely. The exterior looks like a traditional house with a nice gate. The interior is small and has a unique seating arrangement. I was a bit worried about sitting next to another customer, but since I arrived early at 6 pm, I didn't encounter any other customers. There seem to be seats downstairs as well. I ordered cherry blossom hot pot with a mix of lean and fatty meat. The flavor was a sweet and savory Edo-style taste. I prefer my meat rare, so I took it out as soon as possible to avoid overcooking, even though it might not be the traditional way. I prioritized the rare preference. I also ordered horse sashimi, horse green onion tataki, horse isobe-age, and rolled omelette. Although I thought the prices were a bit high, I heard that horse meat has become more expensive due to recent issues with yukke, and it is already a costly ingredient. The rolled omelette was fluffy and slightly sweet, and the simple preparation of horse meat makes it difficult to mess up. Overall, I went seeking for flavor, charm, and sophistication, so I am satisfied with my experience.

I visited the restaurant around 8 pm on a certain day in July 2012. Surprisingly, there were no other customers. Since it's a horse meat restaurant, I ordered the "Sakura Nabe" and "Sakura Meat with Green Onions" as standard dishes. It's best not to expect too much from the non-horse meat appetizers. They're not bad, but nothing special. The "Sakura Meat with Green Onions" had a small portion but you could really taste the deliciousness of the horse meat. It goes well with alcohol. The "Sakura Nabe" is a rich sukiyaki dish where you mix the sauce and miso together. It's a bit of a hassle that the raw egg is an extra charge. The taste of the "Sakura Nabe" is so good that it might even be better than beef sukiyaki. Overall, it's a reliable and flavorful dish from this long-established restaurant. It would be even better if they had a good selection of alcohol and appetizers.

In Tokyo, there are few specialty shops for beef tongue, horse sashimi, and sakura hot pot. In the midst of this, Mino-ya is a precious long-established restaurant. The main store seems to be located elsewhere, but I always visit the one in Shinjuku. It is situated in a slightly dim alley off Shinjuku Street. The atmosphere is a bit old-fashioned, and the interior is not particularly clean. However, it's still good. The threshold for horse sashimi restaurants is not too high here, which is a relief. The horse sashimi is fresh and delicious. Honestly, I don't usually enjoy it unless I go to Kumamoto or the Kanto region, but it tastes great here. My favorite is the mane, which is fatty and incredibly tasty. Another must-try is the sakura hot pot, which is simmered and similar to sukiyaki. It's delicious. The location is quiet, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it a good place to unwind.

Three colleagues from work went to this restaurant. Even though there were three of us, we were seated on the second floor in a spacious tatami room. We started off with bottled beer, pickles, tamagoyaki, enoki mushrooms, and two servings of sashimi. The tamagoyaki was fluffy and delicious, while the enoki mushrooms had a great seasoning of salt and pepper, perfect with beer. The horse meat sashimi was refreshing and made me crave some sake. After a few more bottles of beer, we ordered negi tataki and more tamagoyaki. Then we decided to get a three-person portion of hot pot, with eggs included. The hot pot had a strong miso flavor, not too heavy, and seemed like we could eat as much as we wanted. After all that food and around 10 beers each, the bill came out to just under 6,000 yen per person. Not bad at all!