On September 21, 2023 (Thursday) at 18:20, I revisited a nostalgic restaurant in Asahikawa. Today, I visited this restaurant, Kasuke, located along Route 39, which was established in 1996 as a sister store of the famous restaurant "Kisuke" in Sendai. My first visit was in 2000, so it has been 23 years since then. I remember being introduced to this place by an acquaintance as a delicious place for beef tongue, and I was shocked by the deliciousness of Sendai beef tongue that I had for the first time. Since then, whenever I had the opportunity, I used it for private purposes as well as for company lunches, and I think I used it several times. On this day, when I entered the restaurant, there were no other customers. I sat at the end of the counter. The restaurant seems to be run by a husband and wife. I ordered the beef tongue set meal (1,910 yen), and the fact that you can get free refills of barley rice is fantastic! The taste, after 20 years, is still incredibly delicious! Personally, I prefer thin slices over thick slices, so I was quite satisfied once again. Wow, this taste is just as good as in Sendai! This place is truly a hidden gem. By the way, you can serve yourself water. They provided disposable paper towels for wiping hands. After finishing the meal, I carefully looked through the menu and found out that they also serve motsunabe (offal hotpot)! I definitely want to try that next time. The payment can be made with a card as well. The male owner bid me farewell with a smile, saying "Thank you! Please come again!" It was a refreshing customer service. The wife also bid me farewell with a smile. I had a delicious dinner that exceeded my expectations. Thank you for the meal!

I was curious about Kake-san! There are other beef tongue restaurants in other places, but the beef tongue here is the best! I ordered the beef tongue set meal and the miso beef tongue set meal, both were delicious in taste and the meat was tender! The oxtail soup was also delicious! You can also get a refill of barley rice, but I opted for a small portion of rice, which was just a regular size bowl, but I finished it all! It was delicious! I will definitely go again!

Thick-cut set meal for 2,480 yen. Today's lunch was at Kakujo. I couldn't decide between thick-cut or regular, but ended up choosing the thick-cut. You can get a rice refill. The meal comes with soup, making it a luxurious lunch. This is a treat for working hard all year.

Salt and miso flavored mixed set meal for ¥2200 at a beef tongue specialty restaurant. For lunch, I couldn't decide between salt or miso flavor, so I went with the mixed set meal. They grill it over charcoal, giving it a nice thickness but still very tender. It comes with pickles and miso-nanban. The rice is free refill, so it's very satisfying.

I was in the mood for something delicious, so I decided to visit Kasuke for the first time in a while. Whenever I go to Tohoku, I always have beef tongue in Sendai, but the beef tongue at Kasuke is of very high quality. However, today's beef tongue had a slightly less crispy surface and a slightly sweet taste from the grilling. The flavor was exceptional, with a rich umami taste. It's quite difficult to maintain consistent quality, but I suppose preferences also play a role. Just keep this in mind as a reference.

I used this restaurant before going to the Blue Pond and Shirohige Falls. The day before, I toured around Rumoi City, stayed at a hotel in Asahikawa City, and headed there right after check-out. The location is easy to find, but it's along a main street so it might be a bit hard to enter. The inside of the restaurant is small, with a capacity of about 15 people. Water was self-service (I had to look for cups for a few minutes). The items I ordered were: - Beef tongue set meal - Grated yam - Barley rice x2 servings (they offer up to 3 servings for free) I've always loved beef tongue, but I usually avoid it at other restaurants because I don't like cucumbers. But here, the side dish was cabbage, so I could enter without hesitation! Tail soup was a bit salty, and I also liked the additional order of grated yam. I noticed the free rice (barley rice) up to 3 servings with the beef tongue set meal, so I boldly asked for 2 extra servings! But if you don't order extras like grated yam, you probably won't need the extra servings. It was quite filling already. The payment also accepted various e-wallets, which was convenient for credit card users like me. It's often said "Your e-wallet is not accepted", so it was quietly the best! It was almost embarrassing how good the cost performance was at this price. I found a great restaurant!

It's a lunch on a holiday. This is a specialty shop for Sendai beef tongue located on Odori Street in Asahikawa City. It is a sister store of Sendai's "Kisuke". It opened in 1996, so it has become well established in Asahikawa as a "delicious beef tongue restaurant". Although we didn't talk, the owner seems to have been at "Kisuke". Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to proudly call themselves a sister store... Lunchtime can get quite crowded at times, so arriving 5 minutes before opening, there are already cars parked. The regular beef tongue set is 1,760 yen, and the thick-cut set is 2,420 yen. Even though it's a holiday, crossing the 2,000 yen mark for lunch... I hesitated a bit, but there are few places in Asahikawa where you can eat authentic beef tongue, so I went for the thick-cut set... I ordered the "thick-cut set" (2,420 yen)! The meal arrived in about 10 minutes. The set includes beef tongue, oxtail soup, pickles, and barley rice, and you can have up to 3 servings of barley rice for free. I haven't been to Sendai in a while, so it's been a while since I had authentic beef tongue, but the thick-cut one is clearly thicker than the beef tongue set that others ordered. When you bite into it, the meat juice spreads in your mouth. The meat is relatively tender and easy to eat. You can enjoy it with just salt, dip it in the "miso nanban" miso provided, or dip it in the wasabi with green onions. There are various ways to enjoy it! The oxtail soup is delicious with a moderate amount of salt. The oxtail is simmered to a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The barley rice can be refilled up to 3 servings, they said. There is plenty of cabbage pickles, should I get a refill? I thought, but surprisingly, it was served in a large bowl, so one serving was enough. I was thinking of ordering the grated yam for 260 yen, but if I order it, I might end up eating three servings... so I stopped myself and had a delicious meal on this day!

It was a regular lunchtime, but I felt like eating something hearty, so I decided to visit Katsusuke-san. When you want to power up, nothing beats meat. Not yakiniku or tonkatsu, but beef tongue was just right for the day. After looking at the menu, I debated for quite some time between the usual set meal, thick slices, or the miso flavor I hadn't tried yet... The conclusion I reached after much contemplation was to choose the mixed miso and salt flavor set meal (1700 yen). Before long, the plate arrived with four pieces each of salt-flavored and miso-flavored beef tongue. Accompanied by pickled cabbage, Nanban miso, soup, and rice. The salt-flavored beef tongue was thinly sliced, making it very easy to eat. The texture of the beef tongue was still firm, giving a satisfying feeling of eating beef tongue! The miso flavor was not too salty and very tender. It must be the effect of marinating in miso. This was definitely the right choice! I praised myself while enjoying the meal. The texture of the barley rice was delightful, and it went really well with the Nanban miso. And then, one of the highlights, the tail soup. The tender meat cooked in the soup was delightful. It had a different atmosphere from the soup at a yakiniku restaurant, light and perfect with rice. I finished it all in one go and was completely satisfied. It's always delicious, but I made a new discovery with the miso flavor during this lunch. Thank you for the meal!

Happy 25th anniversary. I usually order the thick-cut beef tongue set meal. But today they have soba noodles on the menu as well! I couldn't resist and ended up ordering it. It's a slightly thicker style of country soba noodles with a gentle firmness. Personally, I like the texture. The dipping sauce is made with bonito dashi and a smooth soy sauce, which tastes delicious. I came here for the beef tongue, but I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the soba noodles were.

I often see this place but have never been inside. - Customer Service & Atmosphere: When I entered, the owner was taking a break at the counter, creating a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. The interior, with a wood-based theme, was quite clean. The customer service was friendly and energetic. - Food: The menu consists solely of beef tongue dishes. However, there are various types of beef tongue available, all of which are juicy, flavorful, and satisfying to eat. Beef tongue alone goes well with beer. - Summary: Not suitable for gatherings due to the lack of menu variety, but the beef tongue dishes are delicious. Perfect for when you want to savor some quality beef tongue.

The meat was delicious, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The rice went down smoothly. The beef tail soup was amazing. I will definitely come back again. At the end of the meal, they gave me two masks for COVID-19 prevention. I appreciate it. I still haven't received the government masks though...

Juicy but properly cooked. While many people find the competitors in the Aeon in front of the station to be lukewarm or too medium rare, this individual-run shop is meticulous in their work. The pickled vegetables and the bonus miso sauce are delicious accompaniments. It's convenient that they accept cards. However, even if it's not a set meal, the price for just the grilled beef tongue is somewhat high.

Located in Ooyukido, they offer regular size, 1.5 times size, and ladies' set meals, as well as motsunabe (offal hot pot). I ordered the beef tongue set meal with free rice refills. The rice was barley rice. Overall, the beef tongue, soup, and pickles had a strong salty flavor. The Nanbanzuke (marinated fish) was similar to what I had in Sendai. The rice portion was generous.

It was a restaurant that I hadn't reviewed since 21 years ago. They offer a great ladies set and even grandma is welcome (regardless of gender or age). They have thick cuts that are 1.5 times thicker for those with a big appetite. I won't talk about Sendai's taste or anything, but it's great that there's a beef tongue specialty store in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, where you can also have lunch. The basic salt flavor is delicious, but I personally prefer the miso flavor. The way the old man grills the beef tongue goes beyond being a veteran, with an exquisite cooking point. The tail soup is also incredibly delicious. And when it comes to beef tongue, you can't forget the spicy miso dish – it's so tasty. Thank you for the meal!

I've been going to this restaurant for about 20 years now. The prices have gone up quite a bit since then, but I don't know of any other delicious places in Asahikawa, so when I want to eat beef tongue, this is the only choice! The "Ladies Set" that I always used to order has now been renamed to "Half Set". Back when it was the Ladies Set, grated yam was included by default, but now you can choose whether you want it or not. I ordered the thick-cut beef tongue set meal with an extra side of grated yam and the Half Set (salt flavor). Rice refills are free. "Just a little more rice, please!" they happily oblige. The thick-cut beef tongue has a satisfying chew and is delicious! The Half Set may be a bit lacking in volume for men. I ended up sharing my thick-cut beef tongue with my partner. In the past, the spicy miso sauce was all-you-can-eat, but now you only get one serving per plate. If you want more, you can order extra. This spicy miso sauce is so tasty! It goes well with rice and beef tongue. Oh, and the beef tripe hot pot here is also very delicious!! I've been here just to eat the hot pot a few times. The prices are reasonable, so definitely give it a try. The scary-looking restaurant owner and lady are all very kind. They are friendly to families with small children, talking to them kindly.

In the outskirts of Asahikawa city, towards the Nagayama area, there is a main road with a signboard for beef tongue that catches the eye. After moving to Asahikawa, I have been hesitating to try the 1,850 yen beef tongue set meal due to the price. However, I finally decided to give it a try. The restaurant had a counter and a raised seating area on the left, with a large open kitchen behind the counter. I ordered the 1,600 yen beef tongue set meal, which seemed like the most reasonable option. The beef tongue was grilled on a charcoal grill and looked delicious. The portion was generous and the taste was great. The set meal also included self-service water, tea, and a clear soup. The rice, soup, and beef tongue all tasted delicious. Despite the initial hesitation about the price, I found the meal to be worth it. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience.

Great value for money. The portion of beef tongue is generous, the oxtail soup is plentiful, and you can have unlimited rice refills. Nothing to complain about!

I guess I can't beat Sendai after all... Maybe I was swayed by my expectations and the reputation of the long-established restaurant. My memory of Sendai beef tongue from before took over. The taste is salty. The meat is thin, with individual differences in opinion. Also, the prices have gone up. The beef tongue set meal with just salt is 1480 yen. It's not a disappointing taste by any means. It's just average.

I think it was Funoka in Miyagi, I used to love the beef tongue restaurant in front of the station there, it's been over 10 years now. This place is similar to my favorite restaurant in taste, the quality of the beef tongue is similar, and the tail soup is similar. Whenever I go to Asahikawa, I always want to go to this restaurant. Even if it's far away in Asahikawa, I still make the effort to go there, haha.