ランチ向上委員会
This is a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant located on a back street just across the Keiyo Highway from Kinshicho Station. While this area is known for its many Korean yakiniku restaurants, this particular one seems to be run by Japanese owners, with a clean and upscale interior featuring wooden accents and white walls. The restaurant isn't very large, with about 6 tables and a capacity of around 25 people. The lunch menu offers 12 options starting from 800 yen, with yakiniku lunch sets also available from the same price point. The most expensive option is the Kalbi & Ribeye set at 2,500 yen. I tried the Pork Kalbi set (800 yen), which uses a brand of pork called Mizuho Imo Pork. The set includes the meat, free rice refills, soup, and a choice of side dishes such as kimchi, namul, or salad. I chose kimchi as my side dish. The Mizuho Imo Pork Kalbi was elegantly presented, with thick slices of meat. The grill is gas-powered and smokeless, with a simple soy-based sweet sauce and pepper as the only seasonings. The pork cooked beautifully, with just the right amount of fat rendering out and a lovely aroma. Despite the appearance of a lot of fat, the meat wasn't heavy, and paired well with the sweet sauce. The rice was cooked perfectly and provided a good base for the flavorful meat. The kimchi side dish was generous in portion and had a good balance of sweetness and spiciness without being overly sour. While the meat portion may be small for some men, using the kimchi to complement the rice is a good idea. Unfortunately, they had run out of soup on the day of my visit, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, despite the restaurant being open for only about three months and the staff seeming a bit inexperienced, the ambiance, taste, and prices make it worth a visit. In an area known for hearty, volume-focused dining, this restaurant stands out and is recommended for female diners.