At Tokyo Station, you can find the yakiniku restaurant "Wagyu Ittou Yakiniku Teuchi Reimen Bouka Tokyo Station Branch," located outside the north exit ticket gate in Kurobe Yokocho. Upon entering, you'll notice the restaurant is quite spacious, which is rare for this area. It's the first restaurant in Tokyo that specializes in whole-body black-haired wagyu beef. Bouka prides itself on "whole cow purchasing." They take on the risk of sourcing all parts of the cow by carefully selecting premium wagyu beef, auctioning off an entire animal, and providing a unique taste that can't be found elsewhere. Starting in 2007 from a small 8-tatami mat shop in a back alley in Kinsicho, just two staff members initiated the journey. The first Yakiniku Kokokara opened the following year in Kinsicho. It seems to have recently opened, so I visited with a colleague. ~~ Lunch Menu ~~ - Premium Harami Donburi - Sirloin Donburi - Stone Grilled Bibimbap (served with salad, kimchi, small side dish, soup, and dessert) - Cold Noodle Set (served with salad, kimchi, small side dish, and dessert) - Special Set A: Tokyo Rare Beef Bowl (small) - Special Set B: Premium Harami Donburi (small) - Special Set C: Sirloin Donburi (small) + Bouka’s original Handmade Cold Noodles (small), salad, kimchi, and dessert. ~~ Lunch Course: Yakiniku ~~ - [Hana] Salted Tongue, Wagyu Kalbi, Wagyu Roast, Wagyu Rib (each served 2 slices), seared beef sashimi, assorted kimchi, small side dish, salad, rice (choice of Cold Noodles (small), Stone Grilled Bibimbap (small), or plain rice), and dessert. - [Aya] Premium Salted Tongue, Premium Wagyu Kalbi, Premium Wagyu Roast, selected wagyu parts (each served 2 slices), seared beef sashimi, assorted kimchi, small side dish, salad, rice (choice of Cold Noodles (small), Stone Grilled Bibimbap (small), or plain rice), and dessert. - [Miyabi] Special Salted Tongue, Special Wagyu Kalbi, Special Wagyu Roast, selected wagyu parts (each served 2 slices), seared beef sashimi, assorted kimchi, small side dish, salad, rice (choice of Cold Noodles (small), Stone Grilled Bibimbap (small), or plain rice), and dessert. I ordered the Premium Harami Donburi (small) and the signature cold noodles set, while my friend chose the Tokyo Rare Beef Bowl (small) and the signature cold noodles set. We placed our orders with a screen touch. ~~ Appetizers ~~ - "Salad": Shredded cabbage with a vinaigrette dressing. - "Kimchi": Napa cabbage and cucumber kimchi. ~~ Boxed Meal ~~ - "Premium Harami Donburi": The harami, well-coated with sauce, was grilled to perfection. It had the bold texture of lean meat, juicy and tender. The rice had nori on top and paired perfectly with the fluffy rice. - My friend's "Tokyo Rare Beef Bowl" featured rare grilled meat topped with a sweet and spicy sauce and an egg yolk, offering a sukiyaki-like flavor. ~~ Noodles ~~ - "Morioka Handmade Cold Noodles (small)": These noodles had a chewy texture and were a bit firm. The toppings included apple, chashu (braised pork), and a boiled egg, with a refreshing soup. They provided vinegar and a small dish of cabbage kimchi for flavor variations. According to the explanation, the restaurant has a specially designed noodle-making machine in the kitchen to produce the cold noodles with a secret blend of ratios and processes that ensure the soup and kimchi combine perfectly. They patiently simmer several ingredients, including domestic wagyu and jidori (free-range chicken), for about 8 hours. They also put effort into the water used, using two types of electrolyzed water to create a smooth taste that is otherwise hard to achieve. ~~ Dessert ~~ - "Grapefruit Jelly": A refreshing citrus jelly, providing a light finish. For the cold noodles, they use special kimchi that is pickled exclusively for these noodles, demonstrating their attention to detail. The staff were also energetic and greeted us with bright smiles.

I visited a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant for the first time in Tokyo Station. It was a weekday night, and the place was quite crowded; I was seated at one of the last available tables. They really focus on their dipping sauces, and they have an impressive variety of beef tongue, offering different textures with cuts ranging from thin to thick. The salad was a bit lacking in flavor—either the dressing was too light or not enough was applied, leaving me wanting more. As for the tongue, the staff cooked the thinly sliced tongue, but they unfortunately overcooked it, making it tough. This was disappointing. However, I could grill other cuts myself, which were delicious. If you have them grill something for you, it's better to ask for it to be cooked a bit rare. Overall, the rib cuts were beautifully marbled and very tasty. The drinks were well-chilled, too. While there were some noticeable downsides that I want to mention, I appreciate their dedication to the sauce. However, I think the tongue is better complemented with lemon rather than ponzu. When they cleared my finished plates, they didn’t notice that there was still sauce on them, which spilled on the table. Also, when I was grilling the last tongue, they took away the leftover green onions without saying anything. They have great ingredients, so I think small improvements in service could really change the overall impression. Thank you for the meal!

I had a set of cold noodles and rare beef rice bowl. The cold noodles had a nice firm texture and were pretty chewy. There were icy cubes made from the dipping sauce, which were quite cold for this time of year. I thought they would be perfect for refreshing after a heavy yakiniku meal. As for the rare beef rice bowl, the tender texture and softness of the rare beef were very delicious. However, the sautéed onions in the bottom right of the bowl were quite sweet—almost like they had a touch of apple flavor—which made them a bit overpowering. The amount was too much for a half bowl, and I got a little tired of it towards the end. I could adjust for that in the future, but since it was my first time trying it, I wasn't prepared.

I entered the restaurant right when it opened, and it quickly became full within about 10 minutes. I ordered the upper kalbi rice box and cold noodles. The rice box is on the smaller side, but the quality of the meat is high, so I think it's satisfying enough for anyone who isn't a big eater. The cold noodles can be made even more delicious by adjusting them with kimchi and vinegar to your taste. I recommend tasting the broth first before adding anything. The kimchi served in a jar is lightly pickled and has a nice crunchy texture, making you want to finish it all. Given this location and the quality of the food, the price is a fantastic deal. At other tables, people are enjoying grilled meat sizzling away, but the cold noodle lunch set might be the best choice for solo diners.

Considering the convenience of being located outside the ticket gate at Tokyo Station, I think the taste and cost performance are both good. We made a reservation, but since we came in for a quick bite as a party of two, we ordered the most affordable option, the "Tokumori" which includes four types of meat. Although the menu photo displayed six types, I had assumed that the four types would be different since only four had meat labels. However, all of the meats that came out were different, and while I can’t recall the specifics, each was delicious. The four types included a total of 16 pieces (4 pieces per type). Unfortunately, my companion's white rice seemed to be a miss. Some parts were dry while others were a bit mushy, indicating that the rice was not cooked or stored properly. However, since it's easy to access in the station, I would consider visiting again. Thank you for the meal!

I had been to the Nihonbashi main store before, so I knew it was delicious, but it really is tasty. You can sample various cuts of meat in small portions, and the variety of sauces is abundant, so you never get tired of it. There were also customers enjoying solo barbecue at the counter seat in front of the kitchen. Having barbecue on the way home from Tokyo Station is really nice!

I made a reservation for a course that includes all-you-can-drink options. We started with a large roast that was seared with a burner and served as a meat sushi to wrap in rice. I was told to eat it in one bite, but the meat was quite large! After that, we enjoyed various cuts of meat, with one slice each of five or six different types, which were delicious with salt or wasabi. The cold noodles were served in a small portion, which was just right. The ponzu sauce came in a glass dish topped with grated daikon and green onions, and we were advised to mix it carefully to avoid spilling. Next, we had a mixed platter of offal, including tripe, beef throat, and other parts. The tripe was crunchy and very tasty. For the finale, we had a rice porridge. This course, which included meat sushi, cold noodles, and rice porridge, was filling, but I wanted more meat, so I ordered extra kalbi. The restaurant has a counter, making it suitable for solo visits as well. I’ll definitely consider coming back again.

I visited for lunch. I arrived a little after 12:30 and was seated right away. I ordered the lunch set, and both the meat and cold noodles were delicious! The meat came out with the rice and wasn't something you had to grill yourself, as shown in the picture. The cold noodles were chilled perfectly, just as cold noodles should be. The mini jelly was refreshing and tasty as well. I’m looking forward to visiting again, perhaps for a meal other than lunch.

We made a reservation for two at 18:45 on October 29, 2024. The table felt a little small, but the meat was of very high quality and delicious, which impressed us. The cold noodles had a tasty broth, and if the noodles had suited my taste better, I would have rated them a perfect 100 points.

This restaurant opened in August 2024 in the black fence alley of Gransta Tokyo Station. They buy whole wagyu cows and offer various cuts at reasonable prices. They also have locations in Nishinippori and Hongo Sanchome, making this their seventh store in Tokyo. They feature handmade cold noodles, which my wife and daughters, who love cold noodles, have been wanting to try since the opening. We made a reservation for Saturday at 5:45 PM and visited as a family. The restaurant was nearly full. Even though it was the weekend, it was impressive. The service was very attentive, and the staff clearly explained the different cuts of meat. We ordered the popular "House Special 4 Assortment," beef tendon, grilled yukhoe, kalbi, and cold noodles. That day’s four cuts included misuji, shin-shin roast, nakaochi, and sotomo. Everything looked delicious. They provided four types of homemade sauces along with rock salt and wasabi, ensuring each type of meat was paired with the right condiments. We started with the House Special 4 Assortment. The staff explained how to cook each piece, specifying those that only needed to be grilled lightly versus those that required longer cooking times. All of them were delicious, but I was particularly impressed by the tenderness and quality of the misuji. Next, we tried the grilled yukhoe, which was another level of amazing. The beef melted in my mouth. The sweet sauce and egg complemented the flavor of the meat perfectly. The beef tendon felt a bit tough, but the seasoning with green onion and garlic was excellent. Finally, we had the cold noodles, and true to their claim of being handmade, they had incredible elasticity and chewiness, with a smooth texture. The taste of the wheat was also evident when biting into them. We ate and drank quite a bit, but it ended up costing about 4,000 yen per person, which I think is a great value. We enjoyed our meal very much. Thank you for the meal!

On a recent night out with friends, we headed to a yakiniku restaurant for a short but satisfying time. Lately, I've been focusing more on eating meat rather than drinking. Simply put, it's great value for money. The sirloin, harami, and kalbi were easy to eat, and I had expected them to be a bit greasier, but it turns out we chose a place with good quality meat. The offal was also nice. I decided to come back again to really savor the experience.

Recently, I preferred yakiniku for dinner, so I returned for lunch this time! I had the harami rice bowl and Morioka cold noodles set. The cold noodles were refreshing and delicious, and I was happy to enjoy the rare-style meat in the harami rice bowl for lunch. The flavor was, of course, amazing! Getting this set for under 2000 yen is a great deal. The lemon jelly for dessert was also tasty! Next time, I want to try the bibimbap too.

I visited the new restaurant "Boya" and tried the set of beef rice bowl and cold noodles at Tokyo Station. It was my first time seeing a machine that makes cold noodles, and it was impressive! The beef rice bowl was cooked in the kitchen, so it was ready to eat right away. It was very convenient. It's been a while since I had Boya's cold noodles, and both dishes were delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I enjoyed a 4500 yen course with a 2000 yen all-you-can-drink option. They first served lightly grilled wagyu beef, which was deliciously presented like sushi! It tasted amazing and was reminiscent of melt-in-your-mouth sukiyaki! Next, we had tongue, harami, and ribeye, which were delicious when eaten with salt, wasabi, or lemon, and the dipping sauce was great too! We also added a "Goddess Yukke," which was intriguing based on the menu name. Since we were a party of five, we only got a couple of pieces, but it was also melt-in-your-mouth delicious. As a palate cleanser, the signature cold noodle soup was tasty, both the broth and the noodles. By this point, I was quite full, but we still had a mixed platter of offal, and everything was delicious… though I was starting to feel stuffed. The final course was a rice porridge that was rich in flavor but still light and tasty! For dessert, the almond tofu was delicious, leaving me completely satisfied with the dinner. Unfortunately, I didn't take many pictures...

I visited around 1:30 PM on a Thursday and was able to enter right away without any wait. The meat was tender and melted in my mouth; it was very delicious. I also appreciated that there were small dishes like salad and miso soup included. However, I wasn't quite sure what the dessert jelly-like item was.

The location just outside the ticket gates of Tokyo Station makes it convenient to visit even in bad weather and ensures a safe trip home, no matter how much you drink. The meat was delicious and I was very satisfied! The recommended grilled salted beef tongue became crispy when well-cooked, just as the staff suggested, and it was wonderfully tender and tasty! Also, the green onion rice was so delicious on its own that it created a bit of a dilemma as I had ordered it thinking it would be a side to go with the barbecue (laughs). The meat platter was extravagant with great quality! I was also surprised by the variety of sauces, especially the one you mix with condiments, which paired incredibly well with the meat and is highly recommended. To finish, I had the restaurant's signature cold noodles, which were absolutely spot on. It's great that they offer a half-size option, and I will definitely come back again.

Today, my junior unexpectedly came over, so I looked for a yakiniku (grilled meat) place near Tokyo Station. If this is the quality of meat you can get at this price in Tokyo Station, I'm generally satisfied. The platter and some standard cuts of meat filled me up, and it cost about 7,000 yen per person. I don't think that's bad at all.

We went to celebrate a colleague's birthday. There were seven of us, and they prepared a spacious table, which allowed everyone to chat comfortably. We enjoyed various dishes like tongue and harami, but the highlight was definitely the harami that we could dip in a special sauce ourselves; it was incredibly delicious.

Before enjoying the art, I had a meal to satisfy my hunger. I ordered a set of cold noodles and grilled short rib. The cold noodles had a delicious broth full of flavor, and the short rib had a satisfyingly crispy texture. I was so satisfied that I almost forgot about going to the art event and just headed home instead. @Wagyu One Head Yakiniku Handmade Cold Noodle House, Tokyo Station Branch

I visited for lunch. It feels like a yakiniku restaurant, so it might be a bit difficult for office workers to enter. The prices are slightly on the higher side, and the location seems more suited to travelers or people using Tokyo Station. The cold noodles were delicious and perfect for summer. I wonder how it would be in winter.