食神様(*´▽`人)アリガタキ
Located just a little over 5 minutes from Akasaka Station, up the hill towards Roppongi Ichome, is a stately yakiniku restaurant with a grand entrance. My husband and I, both meat lovers, were recommended this place and decided to visit. We started with a lemon sour for a toast! The recommended course was the way to go, so we ordered that right away. First up, vegetable sticks with miso mayo that was so delicious, we could have eaten endless amounts of it. Next, a platter of two types of tongue - thinly sliced and thick cut, both tender and juicy, topped with plenty of green onions. At this point, we realized that the taste was on a whole different level compared to the yakiniku places we had visited recently. We were looking forward to what was coming next and our appetite was increasing. A three-point platter of kimchi with Chinese yam, cucumber, and Chinese cabbage, all delicious. Chinese yam, which is good for nourishment, is not commonly seen, so we were happy to have it. The owner's appetizer was soy sauce pickled green chili peppers, which was so amazing that it could be sold as a condiment. We then had crunchy tripe and beef intestines for the first time, both were delicious. Beef intestines, usually not a favorite of mine due to the internal organs, were surprisingly tasty and tender. Honeycomb tripe and marinated beef, both flavored well with miso, were also delicious. We then had sirloin and skirt steak, both thick cuts that were tender, sweet, and very juicy. The meat was already seasoned with sauce and was perfect as it was. The zabuton (chuck flap) with rice and raw egg yolk was a must-try and was absolutely delicious. The meal was already amazing, but when paired with the soy sauce pickled green chili peppers, it was even better. The cold noodles were served with ice in the broth, remaining cold and tasty. For dessert, almond tofu and creme caramel were served, both incredibly delicious. They have large private rooms as well as semi-private rooms, making it a great spot for parties or company gatherings. In the Akasaka area, this place may have the best combination of cost performance and deliciousness. Overall, it was an exceptional yakiniku restaurant experience.