When it comes to Yoshizawa in Ginza, the image of sukiyaki is strong, but for lunch, in addition to sukiyaki, there are also menu items using meat such as hamburgers and steak bowls. The Steak Juu Gozen (2,500 yen) includes the main steak bowl along with side dishes, miso soup, pickles, and fruit! The side dishes made by Japanese chefs are very authentic and have a flavor that cannot be replicated at home. The main steak bowl uses lean meat such as tenderloin and is very tender, with a sweet and salty teriyaki-like flavor that is addictive! It goes perfectly with white rice! There also seems to be popular limited-time menu items, so be sure to check them out! Inside the restaurant, there are many trophies and certificates from the beef cattle competition displayed. This is evidence that they handle cows with good performance! They have won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award... amazing (*ﾟ▽ﾟ*) There is a large hall in the basement that is divided by partitions, so they have solid COVID-19 measures in place! Private rooms are available, ranging from rooms for four people to large rooms. On the 1st floor of the same building, there is a butcher shop where you can purchase carefully selected black-haired Japanese beef female cows! Be sure to stop by after lunch ^ ^

This day was a long-awaited visit after almost a year. Three of us visited on a weekday afternoon at 1 pm. We finished eating around 2:05 pm, making it a very efficient lunch. We ordered the usual "Sukiyaki Take" for five servings. We only had one extra bowl of rice, and we were full. I thought we couldn't avoid ordering the appetizer set even with a la carte, but on this day, there was no appetizer set, and we started with sukiyaki right away. I was actually happy about it, but I wondered if the rules had changed, or if the person who made the reservation this time was a special regular, or if I had misunderstood that you couldn't avoid the appetizer set only for dinner.

I arrived at around 10:35 am on a regular day and there were about 4 groups waiting in front of me. I wanted to eat sukiyaki, so I lined up alone. At 11:00 am, the landlady kindly escorted each group to their seats one by one. I was led to a spacious tatami room with a large table, which was really nice. The lunch portion was huge. If this is only 1650 yen in the Ginza area, it's no wonder it's so popular. The sukiyaki seasoning was sweet and rich, making it easy to eat with rice. By the way, even though it wasn't written on the menu, I asked and they allowed me to have seconds of rice! The landlady watched over me with a smile as I ate alone and she was very kind. The only difference between the 2750 yen lunch and the 1650 yen lunch is that the amount of meat increases by about 30 grams and the quality of the meat is slightly different. Personally, I highly recommend the 1650 yen lunch!

■ Food Sukiyaki hot pot set meal for 1,650 yen. It comes with miso soup, pickles, small side dish, raw egg, and fruits. Rice refills are available. The sukiyaki hot pot has a rich flavor that goes well with rice, with a Kanto-style seasoning. Considering the price, I thought I would be getting cheap cuts of meat, but I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was tender and delicious, not overly fatty. It was a high-quality sukiyaki. Even the fruit served after the meal was a nice touch. The service was also of high quality, providing a satisfying dining experience for just 1,650 yen. This place is worth waiting in line for. ■ Waiting Time I started lining up around 10:20 on Saturday and entered the restaurant at 11:10. The dishes arrived at 11:25. When I left, there was a line more than twice as long as the one I waited in, so I realized I would have to wait at least 2 hours. The turnover rate is relatively slow. (The staff were talking about not rushing to seat customers one after another, so it seems they value a relaxed atmosphere.)

On a regular day, I lined up at 11:30 and finally got in around 12:20. The staff told us it would take about an hour to wait, and they were right. I didn't really want to wait for an hour to get in, but my companion really wanted to, so we lined up. Finally, we were seated and about 15 minutes later, the eggs and side dishes arrived. But it took about 30 minutes from there for the sukiyaki to arrive around 13:30. The meat was overcooked and the sauce was too salty. The wheat gluten was too salty to eat. I wish the seasoning was a bit more normal. I lost count of how many cups of tea I drank. It felt like the sukiyaki was cooked down too much. Dessert was included and the price of 1650 yen is indeed cheap, but the taste wasn't something I would want to wait that long for or eat again.

The most buzzworthy lunch spot in Ginza right now is here! This sukiyaki specialty restaurant is operated by a long-established Ginza butcher shop founded in 1924. I arrived around 10:30 on the weekend and was the 10th in line! I was able to enter as soon as they opened at 11:00. Despite having over 100 seats, it quickly filled up! This time, I was here for the "sukiyaki set meal" priced at 1,650 yen, which has been getting a lot of attention thanks to an influencer's post. Everyone around me also ordered the same thing, haha! The sukiyaki is served in a hot iron pot, along with rice, miso soup, small side dishes, pickles, raw egg, and a grapefruit for dessert. The piping hot sukiyaki arrived soon after, bubbling away. In addition to beef, it includes shirataki noodles, fu (wheat gluten), long green onions, and plenty of onions. The beef used in the service lunch is what is known as offcuts, but it has a rich flavor and good texture. The taste is on the strong side, but when you dip it in the egg with onions, it balances out nicely and makes the rice go down smoothly. The rice portion is quite generous, but in the end, I poured the egg soaked in sauce over the rice to make a tamago kake gohan (egg over rice) and finished it all. A carefully cut grapefruit for dessert leaves a refreshing finish. The service from the staff is very polite, as expected from a long-established restaurant. When I left, there was an unbelievably long line, probably around 80 people. According to reviews, some people waited for 2.5 hours. The hamburger steak, which was previously a hit, seems to be on hiatus? Has it become a thing of the past? I would like to go try the "phantom" hamburger steak lunch when things calm down! However, with the arrival of the fall appetite, sukiyaki is even more delicious. I wonder if this lunch line will continue for a while.

I went around 12 o'clock on Saturday. There was a long line with several groups ahead of me, but I overheard someone nearby saying that this place has a lot of seats so the turnover is fast. It was still a hot day, but after waiting for 2 and a half hours, I finally got in. There were a lot of young customers, they seem to know this place well. The sukiyaki set meal was only 1650 yen. It's amazing to be able to eat delicious sukiyaki at such a low price. The wait was worth it for the taste. It also comes with fruits. By the way, the hamburg steak was sold out. If you're looking for the hamburg steak, it's better to go early. According to the staff, it's busy on weekdays too. I would like to go again when I have the energy to wait in line!

This is a long-established sukiyaki restaurant in Ginza. While it is mainly used for entertaining in the evening, it is very popular among young people and inbound tourists for its reasonably priced sukiyaki set lunches. Please watch the reel video first: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwmChnUyId8/ This restaurant takes a long time to serve, so it is not recommended for those who are in a hurry. Even if you are the first to enter, it will take 30 minutes to be served. It may be a question why it takes so long, but the fact that they provide high-quality sukiyaki at a low price for lunch is amazing. You will be asked to leave your shoes at the entrance before entering. You will be guided to a seat in the basement by staff in kimono, and you may have to share a room with others. The sukiyaki is served already cooked and it is very delicious. It can be considered a staple for Ginza lunches.

The restaurant is a butcher shop that specializes in sukiyaki cuisine. We lined up at 11:30 on a weekday and finished eating and left by 13:30. The lineup is outside, so depending on the weather, it can be tough, but on weekends, it's not a problem. The interior of the restaurant is spacious with a traditional Japanese inn feel. Although we were informed that the food would take some time, we didn't feel like we had to wait too long. We were served pickles, boiled vegetables, and egg first, followed by the main sukiyaki dish, miso soup, and rice with a decent interval in between. Rice refills are available. There is a "premium" option for the sukiyaki dish, but the difference is in the amount of meat, and I was satisfied with the regular portion. The meat was delicious, of course, but the onions in the sukiyaki were exceptional.

The cost performance as a lunch option is excellent. The taste and portion size are sufficient for a lunch meal. However, the operation is quite poor. Despite the luxurious interior, the service includes making customers wait, placing dishes on the table with a thud, and keeping customers waiting in the hot weather even though the restaurant is empty. Nevertheless, considering the location in Ginza and the taste of the food, I would visit again.

Yoshizawa is a renowned high-end wagyu beef wholesaler and butcher shop in Ginza. They are known for managing everything from sourcing to sales in order to provide aged meat at its best. Their specialty dishes include sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Even their lowest grade of meat, called "Ume," starts at ¥6,000, and the price increases by ¥2,000 as you move up in ranks. For lunch, you can enjoy dishes like hamburger steak set or sukiyaki hot pot set starting from ¥1,500, making it a more affordable option.

I went at 11 am on a weekday and there were 2 groups ahead of me. After waiting for about 10 minutes, I was seated in the restaurant. The interior is quite spacious, with several rooms available for banquets. While dinner can be pricey, the lunch set for 1650 yen offers a satisfying sukiyaki meal, making it a great value for the price.

I went to this restaurant in Ginza with a friend for lunch for the first time. We arrived at 12:20 and there were 5 groups waiting ahead of us. The notice mentioned that the lunch service would end for those who arrived by 1:00, so I was a bit nervous, but we were able to get in by 12:55! We took off our shoes at the entrance and changed into the slippers provided by the restaurant. We were guided to a spacious tatami room that felt like a traditional inn. I looked around and noticed that everyone was having sukiyaki, so I decided to order the "Sukiyaki Set Meal" without hesitation. First, raw egg, pickles, and salad were served, followed by a hot iron pot with sukiyaki. The sukiyaki was flavorful and you could get extra rice if you wanted! This place is great for enjoying sukiyaki casually with its location and price. Thank you for the meal!

I couldn't decide whether to have sukiyaki for lunch or not, but since I was feeling a bit off, I thought a delicious meal would make me feel better! So I went for sukiyaki in the afternoon. Maybe I went a bit overboard with the high-end sukiyaki pot, so I asked for a regular sukiyaki pot instead. After waiting for about 20 minutes, it arrived. The aroma was amazing. The sukiyaki was rich in flavor, with plenty of meat even though they were small pieces. I could eat it with shirataki noodles. Instead of tofu, they used dried tofu, which was rare. The grapefruit was pink, which I love because it's refreshing. It made me feel happy. It's simple, isn't it?

I visited the restaurant for lunch on a regular day. We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to get a table for two easily. The meal was very filling with generous portions of tender meat and plenty of vegetables. We sat at a long table in a tatami room with enough space between other diners, creating a quiet environment for a leisurely meal. The steak looked delicious too, so I would definitely like to visit again.

Visited for lunch on Saturday. Around 12 o'clock, there was a wait of about 4.5 groups. The impression was that there were many Chinese people (there are many foreigners in Ginza itself). The turnover rate was good, and the staff provided fans while waiting in line. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was quiet and very cool. Ordered the "Sukiyaki Nabe Gozen" and it took a bit of time to come out, but I was excited for the sukiyaki. The vegetables, shirataki noodles, and meat were all flavorful, and the way they mixed with the egg was amazing. The shirataki noodles were a bit firm (is that how they are supposed to be?). The dishes were thin, so I thought they might not be enough, but the portion was satisfying and filled me up. The chilled eggplant side dish was delicious. The grapefruit was a bit painful due to a canker sore (but it was delicious). It was a refined and luxurious lunch experience.

On Saturday, the store opened at 11 o'clock, and I arrived at 11:30. There were already about 15 groups waiting in line. I got inside around 12:30! The inside of the store had a ryokan-like atmosphere, and we sat in the underground tatami room. It was a bit cold! The 1,650 yen sukiyaki set was delicious! You can have unlimited rice!

Founded in the Taisho era, this cost-effective lunch spot directly imports high-quality meat from a butcher shop. As you pass by the butcher shop section, you'll feel the high-class atmosphere of Ginza at the entrance. Even before opening, there is a crowd of people waiting, and as you nervously walk through the curtain, you are greeted by a space that feels like a traditional inn. I was seated in the basement floor, reminiscent of the tatami room where we had dinner on a school trip. Lunch menu ranges from 1,650 yen to: - Sukiyaki set meal (ordered) - Mizore-yaki set meal - Hamburger steak set meal - Steak set meal - Seasonal limited set meal I ordered the Sukiyaki set meal. It comes with rice, miso soup, pickles, raw egg, and a watermelon dessert. The traditional Japanese full set is great. The taste was of course exquisite, from the meat to the sauce, and the marination of the vegetables was also top-notch. The restaurant can accommodate large groups, so it's also suitable for families. When you bring your parents to Ginza, consider lining up around 10:45 am for an early lunch. However, it's pricey at night, so we usually stick to lunch only.

I ordered the lunch set menu for 2750 yen, which included appetizer, sukiyaki, rice, miso soup, pickles, and fruit. I arrived around 11:20, but had to wait until about 12:30 to be seated due to a long line. The food was neither good nor bad, just average. The restaurant was quite cold despite the summer weather, so a lap blanket is recommended. Reservations are only available for set courses, so be prepared to wait in line if you want to dine here. Overall, it's a decent option for a quick lunch, but nothing exceptional.

I watched sukiyaki on TV and now I really feel like eating it! I realized I may have never actually eaten sukiyaki before! This is my first experience. I ordered extra meat for the "top"! It's so delicious! The meat is amazing. I wonder what is the proper way to eat sukiyaki? What are the manners to follow? I don't know. I'm alone and no one is watching, so I'll just do it! I poured the leftover broth over rice and made tamago kake gohan. It's so delicious!

Visited on Saturday at 12:30 pm. Waited for about 10 minutes as there were 4 groups ahead of us. Even at 1:30 pm when we left, there was still a similar wait. The restaurant was always busy. The interior was all tatami mats, and we changed into slippers at the entrance. We were guided to a large hall-like banquet room, giving off a ryokan vibe. The staff were all dressed in kimonos. The seating was spacious with enough distance between tables to not be bothered by neighboring conversations. Ordered the "Mizore-yaki set meal" for 1,650 yen. They told us it would take 30-40 minutes to be served, but it actually only took about 15 minutes. Unfortunately, the hamburger was sold out. The meat was tender and plentiful, topped with grated daikon and nameko mushrooms. It was so delicious that we ended up having multiple servings of rice. The cabbage was crunchy with a refreshing dressing. The eggplant side dish, pickles, and miso soup were also tasty. The fruit dessert was a nice touch. Rice refills were available. Despite the wait, it's a dish worth trying!

I happened to see a long line near my usual hotel, so I entered right when it opened. I was guided to a large hall in the basement and ordered the Wagyu beef sukiyaki set. It was delicious, as expected from Kansai beef. They said it would take some time, but it was served in about 15 minutes. Those who came later had to wait quite a bit, so make sure to leave with plenty of time.