"I went to 'Kinraku' in Asakusa for yakiniku. It's about a 5-minute walk from the station. The stay time is set at an hour and a half, and when you make a reservation, they clearly tell you to leave by a certain time. This might seem a bit off-putting to some people. The first impression you get at the restaurant is not very welcoming. The exterior has a traditional, historic look and feel. You have to take off your shoes to go up to the second floor, which is a tatami-style seating area. The atmosphere inside is smoky and lively, just like a typical yakiniku restaurant. I've been getting tired of course yakiniku lately, so I prefer this kind of setting. The staff changes the charcoal grill at the right time. They may not be very friendly, but for some reason, I don't mind it. Here's what we had: - Harami (skirt steak) with salt for 1,050 yen, tongue for 1,650 yen: The thick, uncut tongue was crispy and juicy, with a good amount of fat and tenderness. The harami was a thick, dice-like cut that requires confidence to cook. It oozed meat juice with every bite, and had a strong umami flavor. The tongue and harami were really good. - Heart for 800 yen, tripe for 1,000 yen, liver for 800 yen: The offal was tasty, but didn't have the impact of the tongue and harami. - Harami with sauce for 1,050 yen: Since the first one was so good, we tried it with sauce this time. The sauce brought out a different, smoky flavor when cooked. - Cold noodles for 1,100 yen: A standard, tasty dish. It's not necessary, but it's a nice addition. The total bill for 3 people was 18,000 yen. Even after eating and drinking a lot, it didn't go over 10,000 yen per person. The charcoal grill may have been thickly cut to prevent dryness. The highball was weak, and when I asked for it stronger, they refused. The shochu on the rocks was also lacking, so it's best not to expect much from the alcohol. However, the meat itself was delicious, so if you're not looking for great service, this might be the yakiniku restaurant I've been looking for. Thank you for the meal!"

◎Cost performance quality 84 points, service 84 points, cleanliness 84 points.◎Overall rating is 84 points. (All rated out of 100 points)◎Overall satisfaction (The salted harami and top tongue were tender, thick and delicious! Be prepared for the smoky atmosphere when entering. The menu selection is limited, but they have the essentials you would expect from a yakiniku restaurant. The drink menu is a bit limited, but tasty.)◎Order details◎Salted harami. ¥1200.◎Top tongue. ¥1980. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I love this restaurant!! Whenever I go for yakiniku, I always go to Kinraku!! Occasionally I try other yakiniku restaurants but I always come back here. I love all the staff and everything is delicious, so I start with tongue and end with hormones. Sometimes I end with harami or kalbi, it's a happy ending. Don't forget the endless liver, everything is delicious!

This shop, located near Sensoji Temple and operating for over 50 years, has a nostalgic and welcoming atmosphere. Their specialty harami (skirt steak) is cut into thick slices and has a high-level flavor. Their assorted offal (horumon) plate includes about 5 different types, all with amazing seasoning. While the portion size may be a bit small and the prices slightly high, the quality of the meat is guaranteed. Prices range from ¥1200 for loin, ¥1100 for harami, ¥1980 for tongue, ¥1200 for harami, ¥1850 for assorted offal, and ¥1200 for bibim noodles. Various soft drinks are also available for ¥300 and up.

I chose this place for my boyfriend's birthday celebration. As soon as we entered, we were impressed by the embroidered noren curtain at the entrance. We were the first ones there, so we all ordered oolong tea. After looking at the menu, we decided to start with two servings of tongue salt and harami each. We squeezed the lemon provided before placing the tongue salt on the charcoal grill, not for flavor but to prevent sticking. We also tried the neck meat called "urute," which was delicious. The tongue salt was amazing! The harami was recommended as a must-try, and it did not disappoint. The satisfaction of eating high-quality meat was evident. We also ordered the tegutang soup, which was spicy but flavorful. Each dish was delicious, and we all left with smiles on our faces. The birthday celebration was a great success, and we agreed to come back again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

On my day off, I visited Asakusa. After much deliberation, I decided to stop by Kanraku-san. This restaurant was recommended by a colleague, and I had been wanting to visit for a while. It's a traditional Showa-era yakiniku restaurant with delicious meat, kimchi, and soup. I will definitely come back again!

I have been a customer of this restaurant since I was a child, so it's been over 40 years. It used to be a place where you could walk in without a reservation, but now it has become a popular restaurant where you need to make a reservation well in advance. When you come here, the must-try items are the harami (skirt steak) and tan (tongue). The small intestine, hormone, and liver are also delicious. The sirloin is also very tasty. We drank and ate, and the total bill for three people was 25,000 yen, so it's not cheap, but it's one of the yakiniku restaurants that I'm willing to pay for. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back!

This yakiniku restaurant cooks the meat in shichirin style, with thick and satisfying cuts that are also tender and delicious. However, be prepared for a lot of smoke. Don't worry about your clothes or hair and just enjoy the meal. As for the drinks, they are on the light side. It's not a place for a leisurely 90-minute drink, so it's better to eat quickly and then go to another place for drinks.

I have recently been hooked on yakiniku restaurants, and I finally visited this place in Asakusa that caught my eye! The signature dishes, tongue and harami, were incredibly delicious (I forgot to take a picture..). The other meats we ordered were also very tasty. They announced a 90-minute seating time, so we had to leave promptly. It may not be suitable for those who want to linger, but in Asakusa where you can hop from one place to another, it actually seems well-balanced.

The first thing that stands out is the quality of the meat! The menu is simple but delicious. The harami is popular, but I prefer the tongue. Squeezing lemon over it makes it refreshing. The harami is tender and satisfying to eat. The kalbi is also great with a nice balance of fat. The heart is thick and has a good texture. The assorted kimchi is a perfect palate cleanser. It was a feast!

A long-established yakiniku restaurant in Asakusa. This place is especially recommended for their "harami" (skirt steak)! We visited as a party of two and quickly finished a serving of kimchi and four servings of harami (salt) in about an hour, then settled the bill. The routine of enjoying thick and juicy harami with beer is the best, and sometimes I just crave it.

I often go to Asakusa to buy everyday items. Although I don't usually eat in this area, this time I decided to have yakiniku. Asakusa is known for its sushi restaurants, but there are also many yakiniku places. This time, I visited "Kanraku," a famous yakiniku restaurant in Asakusa. The exterior has a classic Showa era yakiniku restaurant look. Inside, there are about 6 tables in a cozy atmosphere. Asakusa is a place where many people enjoy day drinking, so it can get quite lively. We ordered various cuts of meat - tongue, kalbi, premium kalbi, harami, horumon, liver, and a large rice. The meat was seasoned simply with just pepper, and it was delicious. The kalbi was reasonably priced at 1200 yen and had good quality. The premium kalbi was even more tender and flavorful. The harami was especially delicious. Overall, the prices were reasonable, and we were able to eat a lot for around 5,600 yen per person.

First visit. Non-smoking establishment. Ashtrays available outside. It generally takes time to be served within the 90-minute limit, so ordering early is recommended. The sauce is delicious. The alcohol is not as strong as expected. If you can smoke, it's a 4.0-star restaurant, but the smoke is heavy.

I used to visit this place often about 10 years ago, but I returned after a long time on my way back from the Asakusa Seven Lucky Gods tour. We started with beef tongue for 1800 yen, a large bottle of beer for 800 yen, and a bottle of makgeolli for 1800 yen. We also ordered harami, kalbi, ulte, horumon, hatsu, namul, kimchi platter, rice, and kalbi soup. The beef tongue was sliced thickly this time, unlike the previous chunk style, and it had a good amount of fat on it, making it delicious. The harami was served in a chunk just like before, with a chewy texture and a great combination of internal organs and lean meat flavors. The salt on the ulte was lightly sprinkled, without any rubbing, so the sauce might be better. The horumon was pork instead of beef, which was a bit disappointing, but it was still tasty. The restaurant has a traditional atmosphere with lots of smoke, but the taste is top-notch. The total bill for two people was 12,350 yen, which felt like a good deal considering the satisfaction we got. We would definitely like to visit this place again in the future.

We paid around 11,000 yen for three people. The salted harami is famous there. We ordered kalbi, premium kalbi, loin, hormone, and beef tongue. It was delicious. The restaurant was very busy with lots of customers coming in. They had a 90-minute time limit.

My favorite yakiniku restaurant. Since my home is in Asakusa, I prefer to have my favorite restaurants in Asakusa. For sukiyaki, it's either Yonekyu or Imahan. For Italian, it's Bracali. For bistros, it's either Catari, Noura, or Rudick. For tonkatsu, it's Yutaka. For Chinese food, it's Hakuga. For Western food, it's Atreyan or Yoshikami. For soba, it's Namiki Yabu or Owariya. For sushi, it's Benten-yama Miyako. And for yakiniku, it's here at Kanraku. This time, my friends and I came to Asakusa and made a reservation to enter the restaurant when it opened. We ordered upper kalbi, tare harami, tongue with salt, kalbi soup, and kimchi. And rice! Lately, I've been enjoying rice with yakiniku more than beer or lemon sour. This time, no alcohol. Yakiniku with rice. I guess I'm getting a little closer to being an adult. It cost around 5000 yen per person. Satisfied.

Adult age has been lowered to "18 years old," and I celebrated my first "Coming of Age Day," but in most municipalities, ceremonies are limited to those who are "20 years old." What does it mean to be an adult at 18, 19, or 20? Can you wear a formal kimono? Hmm, I think it's better to have the legal adult age at 20. It's not fun to celebrate and not be able to drink afterwards. Hello! I want to have another Coming of Age ceremony, it's Takumon ☻ Today's feature is [Kanraku Asakusa Store], located about a 4-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. It's in a good location in Asakusa, roughly in the middle. Opened in 1972, it's a yakiniku restaurant with a sense of populism, located in the downtown area. I visited on New Year's Eve. I noticed that their regular holiday is on Tuesdays, but they were open on that day, which happened to be a Tuesday. Ah, so they are open during New Year's. After becoming an adult, I have made it a tradition to take a walk in Asakusa every year. Walking along the river with a can of beer from the convenience store in hand, chatting and laughing with a close friend about how we got along well last year. We met a little early, just the two of us, and went to thank the matchmaking deity. Oh, last year it wasn't as crowded, but this year there was a long line extending outside the shrine. Due to time constraints, we only managed to bow our heads from a distance. We also drew omikuji (fortune slips) (Great Luck ♡) and as we were about to leave, a Shinto priest or miko (shrine maiden) appeared in front of us and asked if we wanted a purification ritual. Oh, yes, please. "Please bow your head." They performed the purification ritual with a paper talisman. After finishing telling them about what happened last year, they smiled and said, "Such reports are the most pleasing," and then disappeared somewhere. I wonder what that was about... Someone behind us was trying to call the miko, but it seemed different from what we experienced. It became a good memory. After the usual ema (votive plaques) chucking, we met up with the remaining members. This year, the group has grown to four people, all the same age. Despite living somewhat carefree lives, I realize that I am supported by the people around me. Thank you, Five-story Pagoda. I look forward to your support this year as well. Please accompany us for eating, drinking, and having fun. Now, about the restaurant. It was time for dinner, and I was hungry. Okay, let's look for a restaurant using Tabelog. I really wanted to eat Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) but every place was full. As we walked, we found a yakiniku restaurant. Oh, it has a great atmosphere. Customers were coming out of the restaurant. As we opened the door, we were greeted by smiling customers and billowing smoke. "Thank you, see you again, take care." Oh, this seems like a good place. Let's give it a try. Unfortunately, the restaurant was full, but they said they could seat us in about 40 minutes. We decided to wait. Reservations were made verbally by my friend, and it felt nice that they used my name. We killed time casually and finally went in. I think they had a 90-minute time limit. The interior of the restaurant is cozy. We took off our shoes and sat in the tatami room. We put our belongings in a garbage bag. The smoke was strong, so we put our coats in there too. The layout of the restaurant has a nostalgic feel, whether it's the sense of populism or the old-fashioned design. The seats were simple, with a hole in the middle for the shichirin (charcoal brazier). The restaurant was non-smoking, with an ashtray outside. The staff's service was friendly and made us feel at ease. Items we had today (selected excerpts): - [Bottled Beer] 800 yen Cheers for now. Oh, it's a big bottle. Asahi is always good. We also ordered various other drinks. Sake in a glass. The selection was pretty standard. - [Kimchi Assortment] 1000 yen The classic trio of Kim, Kak, and Oi. Oh, delicious. You can tell it's good. - [Tongue] 1850 yen Delicious. This is it. You can have a lemon. But the price for a single serving seems a bit high. - [Kalbi] 1200 yen Cut into slightly thick slices. Cook it slowly. The staff closely monitored the heat of the shichirin. The sauce was orthodox yet felt original. They also promptly changed the grill net. The time flew by with many enjoyable moments. Well then, shall we go to karaoke next time? This year in Asakusa was all about yakiniku. It was quite tasty. Thank you for the delicious meal. What should I eat next year? Well, let's see.

The restaurant has a very atmospheric appearance, and we sat on the second floor. There are windows, but it's not the trendy smoke-free yakiniku, there's a lot of smoke which is pretty bad. You'll definitely smell like smoke afterwards, haha. The meat, especially the premium kalbi and salted harami, was amazing. The kalbi is not thinly sliced, but in blocks, yet it's incredibly tender. When cooked just right, it's a light pink inside and melts in your mouth. The salted tongue and harami were also very delicious, with just the right amount of salt without needing any sauce. Due to the location, the alcohol is expensive. It's a yakiniku place, so you want to have beer, makgeolli, shochu, but it's too pricey, so we didn't feel like drinking much, which was a shame.

Visited on September 23rd. When it comes to yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo, there are many high-class options, but I came across Kinraku in Asakusa, which has an old-fashioned atmosphere. I made a reservation about a week in advance and visited the restaurant on the day. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is retro and smoky. Some reviews mentioned that the staff were unfriendly, but I didn't find the service to be that bad. They have a 90-minute time limit, which was mentioned during the reservation process. I ordered drinks first and then ordered the meat. The popular items here are the thick tongue and salted harami, so I ordered those first. I also ordered the loin and kalbi. The meat arrived shortly after, and as expected, the tongue was indeed thick and satisfying. The salted harami was light and easy to eat, despite being harami. The loin and kalbi, while not in large quantities, were filling enough with each piece. We finished with kalbi soup, which was hot, spicy, and had a generous portion. We enjoyed the thick yakiniku and left fully satisfied.

I used it for lunch this time. It is a charcoal-grilled meat restaurant. I was undecided on what to order, but this time I ordered Harami (salt). The restaurant was full of customers with reservations. Order details: Harami (salt) 1,050 yen, Tongue 1,650 yen, Kalbi (sauce) 1,050 yen. The Harami is a thick salted Harami. It had a juicy and delicious taste. The restaurant has a Showa-era atmosphere. The staff's customer service was not very friendly and lacked a business-like impression. Also, considering the current situation with COVID-19, it would be nice to have a little more consideration. It is a yakiniku restaurant near Sensoji Temple.