I felt like eating cold noodles, so I went to Sanzei. This time, I ordered the Cold Noodle Kalbi Set and the Cold Noodle Pork Set. The set comes with kimchi, bean sprout namul, soup, and rice. The meat was delicious, but the cold noodles were the best. The firmness, thickness of the noodles, thickness of the soup, and flavor were exquisite.

I visited for lunch. The lunch sets with cold noodles for around 1500 yen were a good deal, but... The staff kept making mistakes with the orders, took a long time to bring the correct items, and the service attitude during payment was disappointing... It's a shame because it's a good restaurant with potential.

I was able to enter the BBQ restaurant on Sunday afternoon for lunch without waiting until 2 pm, but people kept coming in one after another. It's amazing how busy it gets during lunch time. For 1550 yen, I got a generous portion. I thought the cold noodles would come in a small size, but I got a regular serving. I poured plenty of vinegar and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so delicious that I finished it all. I will visit again next time in the evening.

I had the yakiniku lunch for 1,100 yen, which included wagyu kalbi for 980 yen and an extra serving of meat for 120 yen. I visited the restaurant in the middle of August and found that many shops in Rokugo-dori shopping street were closed, so I went to this place near the Mizudo road. It was a bit before noon and there were quite a few people dining alone, some of whom were drinking. I received 6 pieces of kalbi meat, which was of good quality for the price, but the portion was a bit small. I struggled a bit to finish the large serving of rice, but managed with the help of kimchi and namul. I had some expectations due to the reputation of "Sanze" for their large seafood dishes, but the yakiniku lunch here was pretty standard. I cannot speak for the evening experience, but I found the quantity and quality of the yakiniku lunch to be appropriate for the price.

On my third visit, I ordered the pork belly, samgyeopsal, yukgaejang guk, and naengmyeon. The pork belly was light and easy to eat. The yukgaejang guk had just the right amount of spiciness and was a good value for the price. As for the samgyeopsal, it was delicious last time, but this time it took a while to come out after ordering and when it did, it was slightly frozen and the taste was mediocre. A bit disappointing. The naengmyeon was consistently delicious. Out of all the naengmyeon I've had, I think this restaurant's is the best.

Today's temperature is around 32 degrees Celsius with high humidity. I couldn't decide what to eat for lunch, so I wandered around Hatagaya and ended up at Sanze. I ordered cold noodles and a staff meal bowl. Both come with kimchi, namul, and soup. The cold noodles were delicious as always. The soup had a strong flavor, and the noodles were chewy and tasty. As for the staff meal bowl, the amount of meat was a bit small compared to the size of the bowl, leaving me with leftover rice towards the end. Next time, I'll try something different.

This is a yakiniku restaurant from the Sanze group, which has several izakayas and restaurants around Shinjuku Nishiguchi. Located on Rokugo Street in Hatagaya, along the shopping street, this restaurant is popular among locals and is also used for year-end parties. Despite offering generous portions and quality meat, the prices are reasonable, allowing customers to enjoy good meat at a satisfying price. The fact that it caters to a wide range of customers, from families with children to drinking parties, is unique for a restaurant located in a residential area. As it seems to be very popular and crowded, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance.

Visited with a friend. We wanted to eat yakiniku, so we decided to come here on a whim. It seems to be a casual restaurant rather than a high-end one. They offer a wide variety of cuts at reasonable prices. The service is quick, making it a convenient choice when you just want to eat meat. Thank you for the meal!

【October 9, 2022】I had some errands to run in the evening. When I finished and stepped outside, it was raining quite heavily, even though it wasn't raining just a while ago. Since I didn't feel like waiting around until dinner time, I decided to have an early dinner at this place. It was still early, so there was only one other group of customers. - Grilled Vegetables: The plate included grilled onions, leeks, carrots, bell peppers, pumpkin, and eggplant. The vegetables were already seasoned with a salt sauce, so there was no need to worry about seasoning. The high heat cooked the vegetables quickly, which was great. - Wagyu Beef Tongue Slices: I chose this from the special menu. It consisted of thinly sliced beef tongue from the cheek to the jaw. It was not too fatty and very delicious. - Spicy Miso Harami (skirt steak): Another choice from the special menu. It was a rich and flavorful miso grilled meat that I couldn't resist, and it disappeared quickly with the rice. - Rice (small): Considering a regular daily meal portion, this amount was sufficient for one adult male. It's not worth overeating just because it's grilled meat.

Visited this seafood restaurant in Shinjuku for dinner on a Saturday evening. I had high expectations as it was reasonably priced. Despite checking that they open at 5 pm, when I arrived after 5, they had a closed sign up. I waited a bit and returned, but they were still closed. I could see lights on inside, so I asked if I could come in, and the staff inside was unfriendly and mentioned they were closing soon. I ordered the Beer Kimchi Wagyu Beef Trio. When I asked about the types of Wagyu beef in the trio, they just said it was Kalbi style. The staff seemed uninterested and later I saw them chatting with colleagues. The Wagyu beef was decently tasty. I also ordered the Beef Tongue with Green Onions, Hanger Steak (both USA sourced), and a Mega Highball. Unfortunately, the Beef Tongue and Hanger Steak were not very flavorful. I didn't want to waste more money, so I left early with a not-so-great impression. The bill came to 6,567 yen. Lesson learned - it's worth splurging a bit on good quality meat at a yakiniku restaurant.

The other day, I was in Hatagaya and I was really hungry for yakiniku, so I was looking for a place to eat. I found a yakiniku restaurant at the entrance of a shopping street and decided to stop by. They had a wide variety of options and I ordered several dishes. The liver was delicious! I will definitely visit again!

[May 4, 2022] Even during Golden Week, they are open for business, providing a sense of security. This was my first time visiting for lunch. I ordered from the lunch menu series, specifically the "Yakiniku De Lunch Yaku" set. I thought the variety of menu options and overall quality of the yakiniku lunch was quite high. I felt reassured and satisfied with the lunch experience, and it made me crave for their dinner with its deliciousness and value for money. I left feeling like I definitely want to come back for dinner sometime. I added an extra slice of wagyu beef for just 100 yen. The set came with rice, soup, salad, kimchi, and namul. I went for the regular portion of rice, which was just right for me. The soup was seaweed soup, the salad was the usual cabbage salad with Chinese dressing, and the kimchi was radish while the namul was bean sprouts. The wagyu beef consisted of about 8 slices (I didn't count exactly). It was a long time since I had such a satisfying and reasonably priced lunch. The Sanzei Group never disappoints!

【March 13, 2022】After my first visit the other day, I decided to revisit the restaurant with a bit of a gap. The hormone dishes seem a bit pricey, but the meat dishes are reasonable, as well as the side menu. The mustard green kimchi was so delicious that I ended up getting seconds, haha. A subtle yet punchy seasonal menu item! The Wagyu beef three-piece platter (2 pieces each) was part of the "March event" special menu where you can only order it once per group. It included three types: triangle brisket, vertical brisket, and turtle meat, and they were all delicious! The Matsusaka A5 × Yamagata A5 mixed three-piece platter was part of the "Brand Beef Corona Deficit Sale" special menu where you can only order it once per group. It included triangle brisket, hanger steak, and vertical brisket. Some overlap with the previous menu, but all were delicious! The fatty shimacho (striped pigfish) was a bit pricey for about 3 slices at around 1,000 yen. Compared to the usual hormone menu at my go-to yakiniku restaurant, it felt a bit more expensive. Despite the great taste, it was a bit disappointing! The negitan salt (green onion tongue) was something I don't usually eat, but my companion made a fine choice with this dish. It was simply delicious. The ichibo (ribeye) was the main focus today, so in addition to the value three-piece platter, we ordered some additional specialty menu items. This was the first rare cut I discovered over 20 years ago, and it's still one of my favorite cuts. The "kouné brisket," located on the underside of the triangle brisket, between the front legs of the cow, has a moderate amount of fat and a satisfying texture. It comes in large slices, so be sure to wrap it in rice when eating. The rice comes in three sizes: medium-large, medium, and small. For two adults with small appetites, the small size is sufficient. If you're mainly drinking alcohol and just want a bit of rice, this is enough for two people. The texture was a bit softer than my preference, but it was still enjoyable.

I am a fan of the Sansei Group, but I had not visited this place before, so I stopped by for dinner as I had some errands in the neighborhood. The price, portion size, and speed of service all felt quite good and worth it. Surprisingly, there are not many cool yakiniku restaurants in the area, so this place seems like a handy find. - Kimchi Assortment: A set of three homemade kimchi varieties (nappa cabbage, daikon, cucumber). The portion size was generous, suitable for a group of 2-3 people. The seasoning was not as strong as it looked, with a shallow marinade. It had a slightly watery feel, but considering it as a light kimchi pickle, it managed to maintain a decent flavor balance. - Namul Assortment: Consisting of bean sprouts, daikon, spinach, and fiddlehead ferns, this dish was basic and nothing particularly stood out. The generous sprinkle of white sesame seeds on top was a nice touch. - Raw Cabbage (with meat miso): The cabbage was firm and fresh, making it enjoyable to eat. The accompanying meat miso could have been a bit more miso-flavored. - Half Vegetable Wrap Set: A set of vegetables like lettuce, perilla leaves, and miso for wrapping meat. Despite being labeled as half, it was quite a substantial amount. - Lean Meat Assortment: A set of five lean meat cuts including brisket, tongue, sirloin, ribeye, and one more (forgot the name). The quality was decent for the price, although not as impressive as my usual yakiniku spot. The overall affordable pricing makes it worth trying the higher-grade meat sets. The accompanying yakiniku sauce, lemon, and ponzu were a bit mild in flavor. The yakiniku sauce could be richer. Towards the end, the flavors seemed diluted, possibly due to the dripping fat from the grilled meat.

I finished lunch and was about to catch a bus in front of the restaurant. I knew that Sanze had opened here. I was drawn in to have a quick drink. First, a toast with Hoppy by myself! I drank while enjoying Yukke and meat miso cabbage without grilling. The Yukke seemed to be cooked at a low temperature, which I like as an old-fashioned guy. The sauce was delicious too! Eating it with a little bit of cabbage on top makes the guilt disappear and the calories cancel out (laughs). Two rounds at Nakao, and it's a good deal! Thank you for the meal. A yakiniku restaurant where you can drink Hoppy during the day and have a light drink!

The "Sanze" group, known for its cost performance, has a hidden gem of a yakiniku restaurant near Hatagaya Station on the Keio Line! They offer high-quality Wagyu beef such as "Sendai beef," "Saga beef," and "Ozaki beef" at affordable prices. This time, I visited for lunch to cool down from the hot weather outside and enjoy a hearty meal, so I ordered the "Cold Noodles and Kalbi Set (1,420 yen)." The cold noodles were smooth and had a good chewy texture, with a refreshing sour and spicy soup. The set included one slice of loin, a boiled egg, cucumber, kimchi, sliced apple, and sesame. There were 5 pieces of kalbi, and the quality of the meat was evident in its tenderness and sweet fat. I initially thought of skipping the rice since the cold noodles were a generous portion, but after seeing the kalbi, I couldn't resist and ended up getting a small serving of rice. It was a delicious meal. Thank you.

I used to frequent Sanze Sushi at Shinjuku Nishiguchi often, but I visited this sister store without knowing it. I ordered a lunch set and added some a la carte dishes: top kalbi, US harami, and sirloin. The sirloin was rare, while the others were medium rare. It came with kimchi, namul, and salad, but I wish there was a bit more kimchi. It was delicious. I would definitely come back again.

I happened to pass by this restaurant and decided to try their lunch set. The place was quite spacious with around ten four-person tables. It seemed to be popular as it was about 70-80% full during lunchtime. I ordered the Kalbi set, which came with five pieces of meat, rice, soup, and two side dishes. The quality of the meat was decent for the price, nothing exceptional. The rice was not great, but the soup was tasty. Overall, it was just average and not worth a special trip. They accept PayPay for payment.

I visited "Yakiniku Sanze" around 12:00 on a certain day in April 2019. Located about a 3-4 minute walk from Hatagaya Station, the spacious restaurant was about 40% full of customers. I sat alone at a table and ordered the lunch menu item "US Premium Harami" for ¥890. It was served in about 3 minutes. The set included US Premium Harami, rice, soup, salad, namul, and kakuteki. I requested extra rice, and it arrived beautifully piled up. I started by grilling a few pieces of Harami and found them to be tender and of good quality. The US Premium label lived up to its name. I enjoyed the easy-to-eat Harami, the generous portion of rice, kakuteki, and soup. For ¥890, the quality and quantity of the yakiniku lunch were satisfying. The menu had a wide variety of options, and it was definitely a great place to enjoy a good value yakiniku lunch in Hatagaya. The restaurant quickly filled up with more customers, and by the time I finished eating, it was almost full. It is undoubtedly a popular spot among the locals.

At a yakiniku restaurant in Shinjuku affiliated with Sanzei, it was quite crowded during lunchtime. I ordered the Kalbi set with extra Kalbi. The group here is known for serving a mountain of rice, so I opted not to get the large portion. Soon, salad, namul, and kimchi were brought to the table. Apparently, they make the namul in-house, as stated on the wall. Before long, the meat and rice arrived. I briefly wondered if this was the large portion of meat. Well, for an extra hundred yen, this must be it. The rice portion was normal. The Kalbi was tender and tasty with a good amount of oil. The sauce complemented the rice well, but towards the end, I found myself running out of meat and just scooping up rice. Perhaps I should have ordered additional meat. But for a 1,000 yen lunch, it was decent. By the way, it seems they don't accept cards for lunch, which made me a bit uneasy as I don't usually carry cash, but luckily I had some bills on me. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.