グリラリ
Located on the 3rd floor of a building in Higashi-Shinsaibashi, this place offers both yakiniku and izakaya menus. The interior has counter seats, table seats, and even sunken kotatsu seating, making it spacious. I was eager to try the glossy pink aged tongue that I often saw on Instagram posts. On this day, I had the Aged Tongue Thick Cut (1,980 yen), Beef Carpaccio with Konbu (1,600 yen), Wagyu Ham and Potato Salad Combo (900 yen), Lotus Root Meat Dumplings (600 yen), Meat Rice Cooked in a Pot (1,450 yen), etc. The aged tongue is served in a tiered box, and when you open it, you'll find beautifully glossy tongue inside. The restaurant's logo is even branded on the meat, which looks cool. They set up a charcoal brazier for you, and I tried the tongue without any sauce first. It was flavorful and had a strong umami taste, very juicy. I wondered if this was the result of aging? The tongue comes with a special sauce with truffle and dragon egg. When you eat it with the sauce, the aroma of truffle enhances the flavor in a different way. The other dishes were also delicious, especially the Beef Carpaccio with Konbu, which had a refined sweetness and paired well with the konbu, melting in my mouth. The Lotus Root Meat Dumplings were served in a gentle dashi broth, a delightful taste of Japanese harmony. They also had unique smoked kimchi that was surprisingly good! Definitely worth trying. I highly recommend ordering the Meat Rice Cooked in a Pot as a finale. It was incredibly delicious. It had a rich buttery flavor and plenty of meat. First, try it as it is. Then pour the hot beef bone soup over it for a rice porridge-like dish. I finished a bowl in no time. And if you have some sauce left from the tongue, pour it over for a third round of enjoyment! The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff worked efficiently, making the dining experience pleasant. It may be a bit hard to find on the 3rd floor of a building, but it's definitely worth a visit.