As someone who loves yakiniku, I was a bit underwhelmed. It's good for cheap drinks, but not recommended if you're looking for quality. The black wagyu beef ribs are quite fatty, so it can be heavy.

I wanted to have a late lunch in Asakusa but couldn't decide what to eat. When I arrived at Asakusa Station, I remembered there was a restaurant called "Kacho" that I had heard about before. I ended up splurging on a pot of harami for 2,000 yen, and of course, the harami was a must. I also got a plate of assorted namul and two highballs, totaling 3,640 yen.

※※Visit on March 14, 2022※※ ☆Food・Kachou Kalbi 800 yen・Beef loin 800 yen・Harami (regular) 800 yen・Rice (large) 330 yen☆Drink・Oolong tea (glass) 300 yenI visited the "Yakiniku no Tatsujin Asakusa Station Building Store" located near Azumabashi in Asakusa, served by Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, and Tobu Skytree Line. The operating company of "Yakiniku no Tatsujin" is Tsubohachi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, Established in March 1973, Founded in April 1982), with stores in Asakusa, Iwanai, and Abashiri, and brands such as "Tsubohachi" and "Ito Kachou." The atmosphere inside the store is casual, with one staff member handling everything and TV playing BGM. It is easy for families and couples to casually enter. This time, I ordered the following dishes with "Oolong tea."・Kachou Kalbi・Beef loin・Harami (regular)・Rice (large)The charcoal-grilled yakiniku is very delicious and reasonably priced. The sweet sauce goes perfectly with rice. However, the limited menu options were a drawback.

■Order: Beef Kalbi Bowl 800 yen When you feel like having grilled meat instead of a regular beef bowl, this is a great option. It came with macaroni salad and soup. The soup had a nice dashi flavor. The rotation of salty soup, sweet sauce, spicy kimchi, and mild macaroni was endless. I finished it all in one go. The portion size was generous! ■Random Notes: There are many expensive restaurants in the Asakusa area, but this place had fair prices even though it's right by the station.

The other day, I visited Tsubo Hachi Asakusa Station Building store in the same building and decided to try it out. Lunch sets start from 700 yen (excluding tax). I ordered the Pot Pickled Galbi Lunch for 880 yen. When I placed my order, a small grill was brought to my table followed by salad, soup, rice, and the meat. The salad was macaroni salad and the soup was seaweed soup. The meat was thin, tough, and had a lot of sinew. It felt like the kind of meat you would find at a budget-friendly restaurant. The galbi portion was 200g, so it was quite filling.

On a certain holiday evening, I wandered around the Asakusa area and had a few drinks. I was quite tipsy, but instead of calling it a night, I felt like I hadn't had enough to drink and had only been snacking, so I decided to find a place to have a proper meal. I stumbled upon this restaurant near Azuma Bridge and decided to go in. Surprisingly, this was my first time trying "yakiniku" in Asakusa. This would be my "yakiniku debut" in Asakusa. This place is a bit different from the trendy "solo yakiniku" places. It's casual, but essentially a typical yakiniku restaurant. However, they have counter seats, so it's easy to use even if you're dining alone. Since I had been drinking quite a bit, I opted for a highball instead of beer. For the meat, I chose Harami and the Chief Kalbi. This place labels their Kalbi as Chief, Manager, Director, etc. I'm not sure if the portion size is different or if the meat itself is different. In addition to the yakiniku meal, I also ordered the "white tripe" purely as a snack. The white tripe arrived first. It's white in color, unlike the regular tripe, and it's mixed with cucumber and seasoned like namul. I enjoyed this while sipping on my highball, and then the Harami and Kalbi arrived simultaneously. They are grilled on a charcoal brazier, not a roaster. The lean Harami was good, but the Kalbi, with its fat dripping and occasional flames, added to the authentic yakiniku experience. Even dining alone, I had a good time with solo yakiniku. My memory is a bit hazy, but I remember enjoying the Harami more. Of course, the Kalbi was delicious too, but I realized that as I get older, I'm starting to prefer less fatty foods. As my tolerance for alcohol has decreased, even a small amount can make me forget everything. Nevertheless, visiting the yakiniku restaurant provided me with a story for the next day's regret. My stomach felt heavy, and I couldn't enjoy breakfast the next morning.

Located at a corner near Azumabashi intersection overlooking the Matsuya Building in Asakusa Center, this restaurant is easy to spot with its eye-catching signboard! The interior is not very large, but there are several box seats available, making it comfortable to enjoy yakiniku slowly without feeling cramped. The prices are reasonable and the menu is easy to order from. The meat and seasonings are simple, allowing you to enjoy yakiniku without any hesitation. In addition to beer, there are various other menu items available for families, friends, colleagues, or even dates. A yakiniku restaurant near the station, thank you for the meal!

The meat was tough and lacked flavor, not very delicious. The spaghetti salad that came as a side dish also seemed like it was made with pre-packaged mayonnaise. The rice was average, and the only good thing was the spicy kimchi. The soup was also not tasty at all.

Scallion salt kalbi and horumon assorted platter with kimchi assorted platter.

The service is good, the marinated kalbi has a generous amount of meat, and the quality is similar to what you can buy at a supermarket. Grilling it over charcoal really enhances the experience.

I was at a beef festival in Osaka. My companion bought something and I bought something, and we exchanged items. The dish had truffle sauce on it, which was unique and luxurious, but isn't meat already flavorful on its own? It had a slightly sweet marinade, with truffle sauce added on top. I prefer a more rustic flavor profile where I can taste the meat more, even if the sauce is less prominent. I was craving a wilder, meatier experience.

Tonight, I wandered around looking for dinner. I ended up at a yakiniku restaurant on the first floor of a building right next to the police box in Asakusa, where I decided to get a takeout. I was drawn to the takeout-exclusive menu item, the "Pork Kalbi Don for 800 yen," listed by the entrance. I ordered it and also added a fried egg and shichimi togarashi at home to enjoy my meal. The meat was cooked over charcoal, giving it a nice smoky flavor. It was a bit disappointing that there wasn't much sauce, but the meat itself was quite tasty and normal. It's surprising that such a prime location in Asakusa only has two reviews. I enjoyed my meal today as well. Thank you for the meal.

Harami steak with truffle sauce at Beef Fest.