I enjoyed the horse meat yukke bowl for lunch, so I visited again in the evening to drink and dine on horse sashimi. The small, cozy interior was fully packed with tables close together. Be mindful of the last order and closing time as I ended up rushing to finish my meal. The drinks included a fun "chinchirorin" game with oversized mugs. While sipping on a giant highball, I ordered the following dishes: 〇 Red meat sashimi (thigh) 〇 Koune (neck fat sashimi) 〇 Liver sashimi 〇 Horse meat menchi katsu 〇 Zangi (fried chicken) 〇 Tochigi oil fried tofu wrapped with natto. I wanted to focus on the red meat, so I ordered specific cuts instead of a sashimi platter. Many dishes were not completely thawed, but I still preferred the red meat. The horse meat menchi was good, but the zangi was larger and had a richer flavor, making it delicious. Since it’s a smoking-friendly establishment, I thought it would be a great option for smokers looking to enjoy horse meat together.

I discovered a restaurant that serves horse meat and visited for lunch. Although it seemed to be a smoking establishment during lunchtime, I was relieved to find that no one was smoking inside. The interior is a cozy space primarily with table seating, featuring a laid-back ambiance enhanced by the TV playing in the background. The menu focuses on horse meat, but also includes items like fried chicken (zangi) and grilled hokkai fish. I was intrigued to find horse sashimi set meals, which I thought was interesting since it pairs horse sashimi with white rice, much like fish sashimi. After some deliberation, I settled on the Yukke Don (a bowl of raw horse meat) for 1,300 yen, as it looked delicious in the menu photo. It came with a side of pickles and a soup that had a strangely delightful flavor reminiscent of stew. The Yukke Don was mixed with a mildly spicy sauce, and it was delicious even on its own. I enjoyed it over white rice, and after that, I broke the egg to mix in, which made it even tastier. I would like to try different lunch options next time, but I also hope to visit in the evening to enjoy some horse sashimi while having a drink.

On Thursday at 11:30, I decided to stop in for lunch. The restaurant was quite busy, but there was no waiting line, so I was quickly shown to an available table. I ordered the horse meat yukke rice bowl. The dish was served in about 10 minutes, featuring beautifully arranged red meat and an egg yolk. I was advised to drizzle a sweet Kyushu soy sauce from the table over it, which enhanced the flavors. The horse meat had no unpleasant odor, and combining it with the sweet soy sauce and egg was delightful. However, the restaurant allowed smoking, and the smell from a group of four salarymen smoking nearby unfortunately tainted the meal. The staff’s service was very polite, and I enjoyed my meal overall.

The store was narrow, and when I opened the lid, there was a huge amount of horse meat…!! My excitement went through the roof!! It was incredibly delicious!! The soup was rich and tasty too!! I'm really curious about the dinner menu, which has a lot of appealing items!! I want to go for drinks…!!

◇Draft Beer ●Assorted Sashimi (5 kinds)● Shinsei (1 cup) 1800 Improved Shin Ko○ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ This is a horse meat sashimi-focused izakaya. I mistakenly ordered just "Shinsei" from the menu, and they brought me something I didn't like. ┐(´〜｀)┌● The 5 kinds of sashimi were clearly themed on "horse meat." I thought I might just enjoy the red meat, but I think every experience is worth it! They recommend eating it with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. To start, I tried just the soy sauce to check the flavor. None had any unpleasant smell, even though they were thawed, and overall, they were quite easy to eat. I particularly liked the "red meat" and "heart" slices. The fat content was evident, and it had a strong sweetness when bitten into, likely from the subcutaneous fat in the mane area. The red meat was refreshing and tasty! ♥ The heart slice was surprisingly tender. The "futai-go" also had a lot of fat and seems to be from a fatty part of the meat. The "kalbi" seems to contain marbling; it had a really strong sweetness. It had a bit of muscle and was not as easy to eat as beef kalbi. The soy sauce seems to be from Kyushu. ○ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ It's a convenient place to enjoy horse sashimi, but with smokers around, fully appreciating the flavors might be tough. Thank you for the meal! ლ(´ڡ`ლ) ===========

My friend made a reservation for me, and I visited the restaurant. The horse meat dishes were a real surprise from start to finish—they were incredibly delicious! I was amazed at how large the big highball was! I thoroughly enjoyed the horse meat shabu-shabu for the first time, followed by udon as the final dish. I left feeling completely satisfied! ✨

I stumbled upon this restaurant on Google Maps and visited right away. It's been a year since I had horse meat and horse sashimi in Matsumoto. I initially aimed for the horse meat yukke bowl, but after looking at the menu, I decided to try this dish instead. It was great to have the option of having the mane as well, making it a good deal. I'll definitely come back again.

This is the 287th installment of my dining series near the office. Today, I spent the whole day at the company, and was initially thinking about having soba when I happened to pass by a sign for a delicious looking horse meat yukke donburi that had caught my interest. I decided to pop into Bakau, as it looked like I could get a seat. The restaurant is located a bit down a side street from the Ogawacho intersection, in an area lined with eateries. It has a simple yet clean feel reminiscent of a casual tavern, with signed memorabilia from famous people displayed. Additionally, there's a TV, and the atmosphere is quite relaxing, with only table seating available. I visited around 1 PM, and there were a few customers inside. The only staff member was a lively man. I ordered the horse meat yukke donburi. After waiting about 2-3 minutes, my dish arrived. While there were reasonable set meals available, I quickly opted for the yukke donburi for the reasons mentioned above. The yukke donburi came with tororo (grated yam), tofu, and what seemed to be pork soup. The tororo paired nicely with the yukke donburi. The main yukke donburi served in a flat-box style looked impressive, with horse meat drizzled in a sauce that was slightly sweet and spicy. Mixing in the egg yolk made it milder, and the tender horse meat paired well with the rice. Additionally, the tororo, shiso leaves, and onions provided various options for seasoning, which was great. The other reasonable set meals looked appealing as well, and I think it would be a good place for evening drinks, so I’d like to visit again if I get the chance.

Since I like horse meat and it had been on my mind for a while, I finally decided to visit! It was just after 1 PM, so there weren’t many customers, and I was able to enter smoothly. I ordered what is likely the signature dish, the horse meat yukke rice bowl (1,300 yen). There was a generous amount of horse meat, and the seasoning was to my liking; it was very delicious, and I finished it quickly. It also came with a soup, possibly made from offal, which was also incredibly tasty!

I've loved this restaurant since it was in Okachimachi, and I'm so happy that it's still smoking-friendly after moving! (Note: I don't smoke, but the person I go with is a huge fan of tobacco.) This place specializes in horse meat, and everything about the horse dishes is just delicious! I ordered the five kinds of horse meat without hesitation. By the way, I've recently developed a fondness for "koune," which you can't find unless you're at a specialty shop. The sweetness of the horse fat and its soft texture pair perfectly with drinks—it's definitely a great combo! The restaurant has a limited number of seats, so I noticed several people peek in and then leave. It's a reservation-only place, so I highly recommend making a reservation before visiting. I definitely plan to come back again. If you're craving delicious horse meat, this is a place you should check out!

The restaurant is located about a 3-minute walk from Ogawacho Station. It has a typical izakaya atmosphere, with a somewhat cramped seating arrangement, but the vibe allows for a relaxed experience. It seems ideal for a visit with one or two people. We ordered horse sashimi, smoked horse tongue, and a offal hot pot. The horse sashimi had a mild flavor with a soft texture, complemented by garlic soy sauce, making it delicious. For the offal hot pot, we could choose between miso or soy sauce, and this time we went with the miso. The broth was relatively light, allowing us to savor the sweetness of the cabbage, and the texture of the offal was great, adding to its tastiness. I noticed some regular customers, so it seems like a place frequented by those who often visit the Kanda area.

The restaurant that opened in December initially seemed to be only open for dinner, but I found out they also serve lunch, so I decided to check it out. I entered just after 1 PM on a weekday, but there were no other customers. Perhaps it hasn't gained recognition yet? (laughs) The interior is small, and while the tables are compact, the chairs are closely arranged, so I worried a bit about how cramped it might be when full. I ordered the horse meat yukke don for 1300 yen. Shortly after, I received a soup and water. The soup seemed to be chicken soup; it has no ingredients and is somewhat mild. Before long, the yukke don was served, accompanied by cold tofu and grated yam. I thought I might use the grated yam to change the flavor later on. It’s great to have horse meat for lunch! The sauce is described as sweet and spicy, but it definitely has a noticeable heat to it. Is this really sweet and spicy? The garlic isn’t overpowering. I mixed it with the egg and enjoyed it. There was no gamey taste at all, and the meat was finely chopped, making it easy to eat. I kept eating quickly. After finishing half, I decided to add the grated yam, which I found paired well with it. When I finished, they even brought me a refill of soup. This soup helped balance out the spiciness from the sweet and spicy sauce. During my meal, one other group came in, but this lunch spot might be a hidden gem. It's rare to find horse meat for lunch, and since it was delicious, I’d consider coming back. Looking at the menu posted in the restaurant, the dinner options also seem appealing, but since the space is cramped and all seats are smoking allowed, the timing might be tricky. They also had a good variety of drinks.

I was curious about the horse meat yukke bowl, which is quite rare, so I decided to visit. Even though it was close to noon, there weren't many customers, which made me wonder if dinner is the main focus here. I ordered the Horse Meat Chutoro Don for 1,400 yen. The balance between the lean and fatty parts of the horse meat was good, and the sweet and savory sauce was appetizing. It's also nice that they served a hot soup at the beginning, but... the menu photos don’t show the rice. I came to enjoy the bowl of horse meat set beautifully over rice, so I was a bit disappointed. The taste was good, but this feeling of letdown was quite regrettable. If it’s a cost issue, a note indicating that for the normal dish you can get the Horse Meat Chutoro Yukke in a large serving for an additional cost, and that the photo represents the large serving, would have encouraged me to order it. Despite the deliciousness, I ended up feeling unsatisfied due to this matter. I would rate this aspect a minus 0.2. It seems that the horse meat menu is more extensive and reasonably priced for dinner, so if I get the chance, I would like to try it in the evening as well. Baka Uma Kanda Ogawacho 050-5592-4927 1-7 Kanda Ogawacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131002/13291808/#馬鹿うま #馬肉ユッケ丼 #小川町グルメ #馬肉料理 #食べログ代わり

Near the Ogawacho intersection, along Bongo Street, the Baka Uma Kanda Ogawacho opened in December 2023, located at the side road next to the Kanda Ogawacho Heights on the first floor. It seems that the Baka Uma JR Okachimachi South Exit location has relocated here. There’s a private Facebook group called "Baka Uma Kanda Ogawacho Friends Association," which the owner seems to invite only regular customers to join. Baka Uma also has locations in Nishishinjuku, Tachikawa South Exit, Omiya, Kinshi-cho, and Mishima/Shimo-Tokari. Related establishments include the Uma Yakiniku Tavern Bataro and Motsu Shinji, all part of the franchise expansion by Nishigashira Co., Ltd., aiming for sixth industrialization. They were running a grand opening service with a red-ink sale for a one-cup sake special! I tried to visit right away but found the place full. On a later visit, I was lucky to find a small table open near the entrance, allowing me to finally get a seat. The cozy interior has two six-person tables and three two-person tables. I started with a Red Star large bottle (640 yen + tax). The appetizer (350 yen + tax) included smoked horse tongue and tofu, which is enjoyed with a special horse meat soy sauce. I ordered horse meat hormone stew (590 yen + tax) and horse meat menchi-katsu (350 yen + tax) as snacks. For my first sake, I had AKABU F NEWBORN (500 yen + tax), a seasonal limited product from the renowned Iwate sake brewery, known for its easy-to-drink and flavorful new sake. For my second sake, I aimed for Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo Omachi (500 yen + tax), but was told, "Sorry, it's just sold out!" As a substitute, they kindly offered me a serving of Shinseki No.6. That was a delightful surprise! I later ordered a one-cup serving of Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo (500 yen + tax). Given the red-ink sale, the prices were surprisingly low! I also tried their grilled gyoza (450 yen), which were small with a thin shell and crispy edges, juicy, and delicious. I enjoyed tasty horse meat dishes paired with excellent sake.

A restaurant that specializes in horse meat dishes. The place is small but has a nice atmosphere. Since horse meat is not something I'm very familiar with, I visited with high expectations. First and foremost, the food is delicious. Raw meat can be a matter of personal preference, but it’s definitely worth trying at least once. The roasted horse is highly recommended. The other dishes, aside from horse meat, were also tasty. What stood out the most for me as a drinker was the large mugs of beer. With ice filling half of the mug, it truly is a mega size—showing the owner’s dedication. The bottles are affordable, making it a reasonable choice. I would definitely like to visit again.

The horse sashimi, yukhoe, motsunabe, and horse negitoro rice bowl were all incredibly delicious!