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A pioneer in spreading the love for harami (skirt steak) in Tokyo! This place, known for overturning the traditional concept of yakiniku, is a legend in the world of grilled meat!
[Store Overview]
Located about a 10-minute walk from Ebisu towards Hiroo, you'll find Toranoana, the restaurant credited with popularizing harami. Owned by Shin Yongho, there are also affiliated establishments like "Ushitora," a steakhouse in Naka-Meguro that is by invitation only, and "Roast Horse," a members-only horse meat specialty restaurant in Hiroo, which collaborates with "Toraba" on an invitation basis. "Toraba" was renovated at the end of 2020 and has since reopened as "Toranoana Aobadai" (by invitation?).
[Dining Experience]
During my visit, the premium harami (¥1000 per piece) and the popular rice cake skewers were unfortunately sold out by 5 pm, likely due to a large group the previous day. Overall, the bold and flavorful seasoning was irresistible! Particularly, the saltiness of the upper tongue and the garlicky richness of the lower tongue were amazing! Pairing the lower tongue with highball seems like a match made in heaven! While the premium harami was unavailable, the harami from Hida beef was still satisfying, offering a rich umami and juiciness. At around ¥2000 for 6 pieces, the cost performance seems good for this quality. And then there's the trendy "Damaged Person Set" that includes harami sauce, along with sesame, changja, Korean seaweed, and a special sauce to eat with rice, a term coined by someone unknown. Personally, just the special sauce, Korean seaweed, and harami sauce were enough to satisfy me! The spicy shimacho was also ordered, but it wasn't as spicy as expected. When I asked if they could make it spicier, they brought out a house-made super spicy powder! It was fantastic! It made me sweat but in a good way, not overwhelmingly spicy but just the right balance of heat and flavor! I would definitely order it again!
[Menu]
- Upper Tongue
- Salted Tongue
- Salted Heart
- Hida Beef Harami (Salt and Regular)
- Ribeye Sauce
- Spicy Shimacho
- Damaged Person Set (Harami Sauce, Rice, Sesame, Changja, Korean Seaweed, Special Sauce)