I felt like eating yakiniku, so I casually dropped by this place. I was led to the counter, which was the only seating option available. The place was not very crowded at first, but soon several couples arrived and it became almost full. I ordered the full stomach set for 3,500 yen, and while the food was delicious, I felt like it wasn't the best value for the price. Looking at the menu later, it seemed like the otoro tuna was quite expensive. Maybe ordering a la carte instead of a set would be better for the meat quality. By the way, the meat sushi on the sign was really tasty. I remember when I visited before, they had all-you-can-eat which was great value, but ordering a la carte this time felt a bit pricey. Nevertheless, the food was delicious. I'll definitely come back again! Thank you for the meal!

This is a counter-only yakiniku restaurant with a casual atmosphere, making it easy for solo diners to enjoy. The menu mainly consists of selling meat by the piece, which is great for individuals dining alone. The Ootoro Tan shown in the picture was served in a chunk, and the staff cut it while grilling. It was incredibly delicious! While dishes like this may not be bite-sized, most of the other yakiniku menu items are sold by the piece, making it easy to try a variety of options. The quality of the meat is quite good, and the cost performance is excellent. With a wide range of choices available, it's easy to end up ordering a lot.

I recently visited a restaurant that I often see in web advertisements. It was my first time going alone, so I was a bit nervous. When I entered, the staff asked me if I had a thousand yen bill. I was surprised and didn't quite catch what they said at first. They kept asking me if I had a thousand yen bill, which annoyed me a bit. However, once I understood the reason behind their question, I realized they were confirming if I had cash to purchase meal tickets. I placed my order and found the entrance to be very narrow. If customers leave at the same time, you have to step out a bit to let them pass. But overall, the staff were accommodating. I noticed that there were mostly female customers inside, and I saw another customer carrying a baby in a baby carrier. The atmosphere was nice, with enough distance between customers. As a plus-sized person, I found it a bit challenging to move around the narrow aisles. I ordered the mixed tuna and beef tongue lunch, which I didn't know about before. It turned out to be delicious, with no strong smell of beef tongue. The variety of condiments like scallion sauce, garlic chive sauce, and salted lemon added to the meal. The soup was also tasty, with a mild flavor of oxtail. The braised beef tendon was also a highlight. I plan to visit again in the evening.

I was lured in by the sign for meat sushi. It turned out to be a yakiniku restaurant where you cook the meat yourself. I tried several different types of yakiniku and enjoyed the variety. Personally, I really liked the beef intestine. This place is perfect for a special treat once in a while.

Kalbi & Sagari set meal (200g) for 1500 yen, Gyutan & Kalbi set meal (200g) for 1500 yen, and additional Upper Kalbi (50g) for 800 yen. I had been curious about this restaurant every time I passed by, but I always ignored it for some reason. Recently, after seeing reviews from My Reviewer, I decided to visit for lunch with a friend. We ordered the set meals, and the amount of meat was sufficient. The quality of the meat was decent with a good thickness. Considering the price of 1500 yen, I had no complaints and felt welcomed. I also added the Upper Kalbi for a taste test, and it was tender but quite fatty. However, this is common in reasonably priced yakiniku restaurants, so it was not a problem. The restaurant offers free refills of rice, which is typical, but the rice was a bit cheap and crumbly. Nonetheless, we had a pleasant dining experience thanks to the friendly service and smiles from the two staff members. They even provided LISTERINE in the restroom for mouth refreshment! Overall, it was a good meal. They accept PayPay.

Today's lunch was at "Nikumaru" restaurant. It's a great place where you can have yakiniku for lunch. They have several lunch menu options, and my partner quickly made a decision. I chose a different menu item. They place charcoal right in front of you at the counter, which is great! We cheers with non-alcoholic drinks since we don't drink alcohol. The upper kalbi was delicious without a doubt. It's tender, sweet, and tasty. The soup and kimchi were also delicious. During lunch, you can get free rice refills. Both the beef tongue and sagari were tasty. I was surprised by how delicious the sagari was. Grilling the meat over charcoal makes it taste so good, so we ordered extra meat. Enjoying both kalbi and sagari was a great experience. My partner ate a lot today, which is rare. Phew, I'm stuffed now. Thanks for the meal. My partner really liked this place, so we'll definitely come back again.

I made a reservation and arrived at 6:00 pm. 30 minutes later, the restaurant was full. I ordered the following items: - Rare cuts of black wagyu beef assortment (6 types) - 1,500 yen - Meat sushi assortment (4 pieces) - 1,120 yen - Specialty & Limited Edition "Otoro Tongue" - 880 yen - Salted kombu cabbage - Simmered beef tripe - Stone-grilled bibimbap They also offered all-you-can-eat oolong tea, but I ordered items individually. The rare cuts of black wagyu beef assortment included six different cuts like zabuton, top blade, kalbi, thigh meat, lamp, and turtle shell, each placed on a plate for self-grilling over charcoal. They were all delicious with a good amount of fat. The meat sushi assortment had two pieces of lean meat and two pieces of seared fatty tuna sushi, which tasted like real sushi. The specialty "Otoro Tongue" was my favorite, with thick slices of tongue grilled in front of me. It was so tender and flavorful, making me really happy. The simmered beef tripe was also tasty, with bold flavors and added burdock root and konjac. I would like to try ordering it by the slice next time.

I visited a yakiniku restaurant near Heiwa-dori Station, which also serves as a bus stop. The restaurant has a counter seating arrangement, which feels very reassuring in terms of infection prevention measures and hygiene management. It also gives a sense of being able to enjoy yakiniku alone, which adds to the feeling of safety. This time, I ordered the beef tongue & kalbi set meal with 200g of meat. One of the enjoyable points of a yakiniku restaurant is being able to grill the meat yourself even with a set meal. While there are restaurants that cook the meat for you, the fun of grilling your own meat at a yakiniku restaurant is great. This restaurant uses binchotan charcoal, so I was able to grill the meat to my liking. The beef tongue is seasoned with salt and pepper, and squeezing lemon over the grilled tongue enhances the flavor more than using sauce. The kalbi had a liver-like taste, making it hard to tell if I was eating kalbi or liver. Fukuoka Prefecture is currently under its third state of emergency, and it's uncertain when viruses like the new coronavirus, variants, etc., will come to an end. However, once things settle down, I am curious to try meat sushi and, of course, enjoy yakiniku again. Thank you for the meal.

I had a set of kalbi, chicken, and pork belly (100g) for 700 yen! There were 2-3 pieces of each, but it was just enough to satisfy my hunger! I wanted to visit this place at night, but they also had lunch, so I stopped by! At night, you can order various types of meat one piece at a time!

"Alicia's Food Log: I was invited by a friend to this place, which I had passed by many times before but was entering for the first time. The interior was quite spacious. My friend and I decided to order this and that to eat, discussing our strategy. The price of meat is per slice. We started with a platter of six rare cuts and then ordered what we wanted, one slice at a time, while consulting our stomachs. Meat, vegetables, seafood... we had a bit of everything. But just when we were ready to dig in, the meat sushi didn't arrive. We watched as it was being prepared right in front of us. Well, that's just another excuse to come back! With that thought, we left the restaurant."

In the past, the restaurant used to be open until late at night, but the operating hours may have changed now. The location is convenient and I used to go there often. I like the atmosphere where it's easy to enjoy yakiniku alone. The meat sushi is not bad either. They have menu options starting from 2 pieces, which is good for those who want to eat a little at a time. When my friend and I ate a lot, the bill ended up being ridiculously high, which was funny. I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture of the meat. It's just delicious!

The phantom first review shop. Looking at the photos, my first visit was in July 2016. I don't know when this shop opened, but at least I could have aimed for a first review on Tabelog back then, which I regret. However, at that time, I was just so busy, going out for drinks and food in Kokura, taking a taxi back, and then having to take a taxi again for an early start the next day. I just didn't have time to use Tabelog. Fast forward a few years, and I visited for the second time. This time, it was one of those late nights when I finished work and shouted with my colleague, "Let's eat yakiniku!" (a lie) as we walked along Monorail Street. I checked the Tabelog app on my phone and found this place, which was open until 3 am. What a relief. The menu seems to have changed a bit since last time, and they were really pushing sushi, which I don't eat much at night anymore, so I stuck to ordering meat. I was happy to see they had "sasami" (my favorite cut, "flank"). The meat was seasoned lightly with a marinade, and it felt like a proper yakiniku restaurant. They also offer plates of one piece each, so even if you visit alone like me, you can still enjoy it fully. Of course, if you want to eat the same type of meat multiple times, the cost performance may not be great, but in that case, you'd be better off going to a regular yakiniku restaurant. By the way, during my first visit, a dish that I didn't order was brought to me, and I asked if it was a mistake from another table. The staff confirmed it was actually a mistake, so I offered to pay for it and take it back. A beautiful waitress winked at me and said, "It's on the house!" That left a strong impression on me. Unfortunately, I didn't see that waitress this time, but she really stood out to me.

Having barbecue for lunch!! It's really cheap considering it's lunchtime! I ordered a set with beef tongue and kalbi. It comes with the classic seaweed soup, salted cabbage, and rice. The portions are huge... you can choose between 150 grams and 200 grams. It's great for students too! At night, they're famous for meat sushi at "Nikumaru". Definitely try their lunch first. You'll want to go back for more.

I found a new restaurant called Nikumaru right next to the Karaoke-kan near the Heiwa-dori Station in Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. I usually walk around after getting off at Heiwa-dori Station on Sundays after visiting the racetrack around noon. I noticed that Nikumaru had a curtain up, which was unusual because they usually open in the evening. It turns out they started serving lunch. I decided to try it out and lined up with a few other people. I ordered the Kalbi set meal for 900 yen. The meat was tender, and the slightly sweet sauce paired well with the rice. It was delicious, and you can have seconds of rice. It was a great meal, and I enjoyed it. They started serving lunch in May, and it's nice to have a place where you can eat good food at a reasonable price. I haven't had meat in a while, and it was a nice treat. I think I'll try the seared yukhoe bowl next time.

On this day, I felt like eating grilled meat, so I decided to visit this restaurant where I recently started having lunch. Located in Uomachi, Kokura Kita-ku. It is conveniently located just a short walk from the monorail "Heiwa-dori Station". The interior of the restaurant is visible from the outside, so there is no intimidating atmosphere when entering. Inside, there is a row of counter seats. In the evening, you can enjoy yakiniku where you can order from one slice and also have meat sushi as a side dish. It was originally an ideal location for solo yakiniku, so it's nice to be able to easily go grill meat after starting lunch. For lunch, there is a dedicated ticket machine at the entrance for advance payment. In the evening, it's a post-order system with oral orders, so please be aware of the difference in format. The main menu is of course yakiniku. The set meals vary in price depending on the combination of meat and the amount of meat. The cheaper ones start from 650 yen for "Kalbi & Chicken/Pork Set (100g)", and the more expensive ones go up to 1800 yen for "Upper Kalbi Set (200g)". The set meals come with unlimited rice, which is great when you want to eat a lot. There is also a dish called "Seared Yukke Don" for 1200 yen, which is intriguing... Additionally, you can order meat in increments of 50g as a side dish. The prices are mostly around 300-350 yen, but the Upper Kalbi is priced at 550 yen, which is exceptional. When I originally wanted to order the "Kalbi & Sagari Set (100g)" for 900 yen and add a side of "Upper Kalbi (50g)", it was not 1250 yen as indicated, but 1450 yen. So I decided to go for the "Kalbi & Sagari Set (200g)" which was almost the same price. [Kalbi & Sagari Set (200g) 1400 yen] When you order, a hot charcoal is placed in front of you, and a grill is placed on top for grilling the meat. After a while, it was served. The set includes rice, salted cabbage, wakame soup, and meat. Each is 100g, and the meat consists of 6-7 slices. The left side in the photo is Sagari, and the right side is Kalbi. I immediately started grilling both. It has a good visual with the fat dripping down. Contrary to the appearance, the Kalbi did not have much umami taste from the fat when I tried it. It was introduced as having "moderate marbling", but I felt a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, the quality of the meat was tender and good. The Sagari, on the other hand, had the juicy flavor as expected with its appearance of lean meat. It was delicious. The wakame soup and salted cabbage were decent. I ate the cabbage as a salad, but after seeing other customers using it for grilling, I thought that was also a good idea. The sauce was watery and on the lighter side. It had a taste that goes well with rice. Finished eating. Thank you for the meal. Overall, I think it's a place where you can easily grill meat. When comparing the prices of individual items and set meals, the Upper Kalbi Set seems to offer the best cost performance. Since the regular Kalbi was a bit different from what I expected, I think it would be a good idea to base your meal on the Upper Kalbi and add a little more with individual items. I'll try that next time. [Rating Summary] Taste: 3.3 (Sagari 3.5, Kalbi 3.0, average rounded up) Service: 3.2 (Unlimited rice is a nice touch) Atmosphere: 3.0 (Average) Cost Performance: 3.0 (Normal for 200g, might feel expensive for 100g) Drinks: - (No order) Overall: 3.3 (Base 3.3, no additional points)

Nikumaru Heiwadori Store Located right in front of the monorail Heiwadori Station. This yakiniku restaurant has only counter seats, making it easy for solo diners to enjoy. They are open for lunch and dinner, making it convenient for a quick dinner after work. Despite the small entrance, the interior has a long counter that gives off a retro and somewhat old-school vibe, resembling a food stall or izakaya. The menu offers single pieces of meat for sale, along with small side dishes, kimchi, meat sushi, and rare cuts of meat displayed on the wall. Upon being seated, they serve salted kombu cabbage as a complimentary appetizer. They set up a charcoal grill at the table, which is a nice touch. As a non-alcohol drinker, I ordered oolong tea. I ordered liver, kalbi, sagari, tongue, simmered egg, rice, and oolong tea, and the total came to just over 2000 yen. The option to order single pieces of meat is a great idea for those who want to try different cuts. However, the seasoning was too salty for my taste (haha), so it may be more enjoyable for those who enjoy drinking. Overall, it may be a good spot for drinkers to meet up or have a casual drink. They also offer lunch options and there is paid parking nearby. Smoking is allowed.

After finishing my errands in Kokura, I had some free time to enjoy food. I started by having half-fried chicken at a standing bar, then stumbled upon a quiet yakiniku restaurant for my second stop. Despite the lack of lively atmosphere, the place had customers. I sat at the counter and ordered a draft beer along with kalbi and sagari. The staff silently brought charcoal and the meat, which I grilled myself. The food was delicious, but the service was lacking. The staff seemed to huddle in the middle for a meeting. Not sure what to make of it.

Yakiniku restaurants have a long history, with one theory suggesting that they originated around the 1940s in Tokyo. However, eating beef was generally prohibited even during the Edo period, and there were strict regulations post-war. On the other hand, consuming game meat dates back even further. The restaurant "Nikumaru Heiwadori" caught my attention, conveniently located within walking distance from the station. The exterior with white noren curtains and wooden signs had a nice touch. The interior had a typical yakiniku restaurant atmosphere, with only counter seats available, making it perfect for solo dining. What makes this place interesting is that you can order just one piece of meat at a time, a unique concept. I tried their homemade smoked quail egg and tongue salt, both of which were delicious. The system of ordering by the piece allows you to try a variety of meats without overeating. Overall, it's a fun yakiniku restaurant with reasonable prices and a lively atmosphere. They also offer meat sushi, and the chewy cold noodles were a delightful surprise.

I had to arrive early in Kokura because I wouldn't make it to work on time if I left tomorrow morning. So, I decided to stay overnight. Tomorrow night will definitely be all about fish dishes, so I looked around and found a solo-friendly yakiniku place recommended by a reviewer. I went in with determination and it was a great choice! I started with the fatty beef tongue and ended with the lean meat sushi, creating my own custom course of things I wanted to try. I enjoyed each piece one by one, they were all delicious! Thank you Kokura for the wonderful meal!

I had dinner at a business trip destination. The 2500 yen course meat maru course was delicious and made me feel happy. The thick and tender tongue, and the luxurious meat sushi at the end were all meltingly delicious. The portion size wasn't very big, but I was very satisfied. I would definitely want to visit this restaurant again if I have the chance. ☆☆