It has been a while since I had a meal at a yakiniku restaurant, and this revisit was since its opening. I enjoyed a variety of delicious meats, including black wagyu. The service was polite and quick. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Today's lunch was at "Ryujin" restaurant. It is a yakiniku restaurant located on the 2nd floor of a building just outside the south exit of JR Okachimachi Station (photo 1). I arrived around 11:30, even though the restaurant opens at 11:00, and it seemed like I was the first customer of the day. I had the "Grilled beef harami and kalbi set meal (¥1,000)" which I had decided on after looking at the menu outside the restaurant (photo 2). I was able to dine leisurely in the spacious and empty restaurant. The meal was served promptly, with cold tea (oolong?) brought out first, followed by the grilled meat set in about 4-5 minutes (photo 3). The portion of meat may be on the smaller side for those with a big appetite (although there is an option for extra meat). The quality of the meat was good, but it felt like it had not been fully defrosted, possibly due to being taken out of the freezer not long ago. The set meal also included salad, soup, and chilled tofu, giving it a complete meal feel. The payment could be made with PayPay, making it a convenient option for a budget-friendly yakiniku set meal near the station.

The restaurant I wanted to go to had a long line, so I decided to visit without waiting. It was a lunch menu, but it was a big hit. The kalbi in particular had marbling and was exquisite. Even after lunchtime, there were only a few customers in the restaurant. It may be a little difficult to enter as it is in a building with rental spaces, but the cost performance is top-notch.

During work, I had some business to attend to in Yushima, and on my way back, I decided to have lunch near Ueno-Okachimachi Station at a yakiniku restaurant called Ryujin. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of a building right near Ueno-Okachimachi Station's south exit, with a sign on the 1st floor. The interior of the restaurant had a slightly stylish atmosphere with only table seating. The restroom was located outside the restaurant. I visited around 12:30 pm and there were quite a few customers already inside. The staff consisted of one female server in the dining area and two male cooks in the kitchen, all of whom were Korean. I ordered the stone-grilled hamburger steak. The dish arrived in about 5-6 minutes. I was initially considering ordering a regular yakiniku set, but I opted for the daily special stone-grilled hamburger steak. First, I was served a salad and kimchi, followed by the main dish of hamburger steak, rice, and soup. The hamburger steak was served in a sizzling stone pot, similar to bibimbap, with carrots, broccoli, and egg. The hamburger steak was quite large and cooked in a demi-glace sauce, but the taste was just average. I found the seaweed soup and kimchi more delicious. In hindsight, I should have ordered grilled meat since it's a yakiniku restaurant.

★Today's lunch special is Beef Tongue Stew for 700 yen (tax included) with rice, soup, salad, and pickles. I used to pass by the restaurant when it was 500 yen, but I always seemed to miss the timing and before I knew it, it was 700 yen. I think even at 700 yen, it's still quite affordable. Finally, I had the chance to try it. I remembered that it came with Chinese soup last time, so I decided to skip that. I also ordered my rice portion to be smaller. Shortly after ordering, I was served with salad and cold tofu instead of pickles. Then came the Beef Stew. It looked exactly like a proper Beef Stew with carrots and broccoli on top. The taste was almost as I had imagined, and it was delicious. The portion was on the smaller side due to the shallow plate, but it was just right for me. If you want a quick and satisfying Beef Stew without waiting too long, this is highly recommended. Plus, the price is only 700 yen, so I think the satisfaction level is high. I will probably visit again to enjoy this dish.

I haven't tried the Wagyu Kalbi and Wagyu Harami for 1,000 yen with rice, soup, salad, and pickles included this time. I've seen this lunch menu on the outdoor sign a few times and it has piqued my interest, but the timing has never been right as it seems to overlap with the meals before and after, so I've had to pass on it. This time, I decided to try something else that I was curious about. The restaurant is on the second floor of my favorite Koganeya. The door is currently open and they are open for business. Inside, it looks clean and neat, but the kitchen looks a bit cluttered. There was one customer when I entered, and three customers came in after me. Everyone was dining alone, each at their own table. The staff consisted of one male in the kitchen and one female on the floor, both of whom seemed to be Korean. I started with Oolong tea and some appetizers. After a while, I got my soup, a small portion of rice that I requested, and then a plate with two types of meat, four pieces each, along with salad and tofu. The meat felt a bit frozen when I picked it up with tongs. I placed it on the grill to cook, thinking I had warmed it up enough, but it stuck quite a bit to the grill. I dipped it in sauce and took a bite. I didn't marinate the meat in the sauce, so I could taste the flavor of the meat well. The Kalbi shrunk quite a bit when I accidentally left it on the grill for too long. It seemed like most other customers were here for the beef tongue stew. The menu mentioned that it came with soup, salad, and pickles, but I was curious about the rice. I observed and noticed that rice was indeed included. However, it seemed like Wakame soup was also included. Personally, I wouldn't want to eat stew and soup together. If I have the opportunity to try it next time, I might decline the soup. I definitely want to try it at least once, so I will visit again.

Location: Exit the south exit of JR Okachimachi Station, make a U-turn to the left, and walk under the elevated tracks towards Akihabara. The shop is located on the second floor of the building on your immediate right. Across from it is the long-established miso ramen shop, Ezokiku. Store Interior: Go up the stairs to the second floor and enter the shop, where smokeless roaster seats are lined up on both sides. The kitchen is located at the back right of the store. Food: The grilled meat menu includes various cuts of beef, offal, and side dishes like kimchi, bibimbap, and yukgaejang for finishing. The prices seem to be about 10-20% cheaper compared to other shops in the area. The grilled items I ordered included assorted beef tongue, harami, ribeye steak, and mino. The quality of the meat is not exceptional, but considering the price, it is decent. The stone-grilled bibimbap for 680 yen is considered affordable. I also tried the cheese chijimi for 580 yen, which had melted cheese on top, a type I had not encountered before. It did not come with the usual dipping sauce for chijimi. Drinks: A highball costs 100 yen. Other drinks are relatively cheap for a yakiniku restaurant. Service: There were two staff members, one in the kitchen and one in the hall. The bill was under 5000 yen per person, making it about 20% cheaper than other yakiniku restaurants in the area. If the 100 yen highball deal continues, I would consider visiting again. I hope this review helps you in choosing a restaurant.

A new yakiniku restaurant has opened without me realizing it. The main branch is in Hachioji, and they have expanded to Ochanomizu. It's quite a challenge to open a restaurant in Ochanomizu, especially during these difficult times. Our restaurant is located on the second floor and has smokeless roasters at 6-7 tables. The menu is typical of a yakiniku restaurant. During lunchtime, they offer yakiniku, kuppas, and cold noodles. On this day, I ordered the discounted yakiniku set with 4 types of meat for 800 yen (originally 1,000 yen). The meat was still slightly frozen, so I had to defrost it a bit before grilling. I'm not sure if they offer rice refills, but it would be nice if they did. Overall, the 800 yen lunch set was good value for money.

The purposeful yakiniku restaurant was full so it was my first visit. First, I had a highball, which was strong in flavor. And then, onto the meats! They also had some raw options. The seasoning was okay, a bit on the heavy side perhaps? The flavor of the meat was good! When we arrived, we were the only ones there, but by the time we left, it was almost full. It seems like all yakiniku restaurants in Ueno are busy. Thank you for the meal.

During lunchtime on weekdays, we visited this restaurant located on the second floor up a narrow staircase. The interior is not very spacious, but we were seated quickly. The marinated pork, bean sprout namul, and cold noodles were delicious. The cold noodle soup, which can often be lacking in flavor, was actually tasty here. The kimchi was also good. The lunch was very affordable, so we didn't have high expectations, but we left satisfied.

I visited this place for the first time, which opened on November 22nd, just a minute's walk from JR Okachimachi Station South Exit. Today, they are offering a special price of 600 yen for their stone bibimbap or yukgaejang. I arrived at 11:35 am and there were already 3 groups of customers. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and can accommodate large groups for parties. After some consideration, I decided to order the stone bibimbap. The menu arrived in about 6 minutes, and the piping hot stone bibimbap was served. I added some Chinese soup, mixed it well, and waited for the crispy rice to form at the bottom of the stone pot. While waiting, I enjoyed the salad. When I mixed the bibimbap again, I got to enjoy both the hot bibimbap and the crispy rice. It was a delightful experience. I felt the spiciness was a bit lacking, so I added plenty of gochujang to enhance the flavor. The Chinese soup had a nice peppery kick to it, which was enjoyable. The kakuteki was so delicious that I wanted more. The special price for the opening promotion felt like a good deal, but I'm not sure if I would come back at the regular price. Payment can be made with PayPay or cash only, as cards are not accepted at the moment. Overall, I had a delicious meal during my lunch visit on December 11, 2019.

Album record (´∀｀) I had a lunch of beef tongue stew and was moved by the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth beef tongue. The yakiniku lunch also had Wagyu beef at a reasonable price! The oxtail soup was also delicious. The restaurant was clean and I was able to enjoy a leisurely lunch.

The wagyu beef shoulder loin for 1,100 yen is delicious.

The portion was generous and delicious. The person I went with said the kimchi was tasty.

Family-friendly restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and delicious food. Great place for a casual meal with loved ones.

It was delicious ❤️, and the price was cheap.

The restaurant is good for a quick drinking party! The quality of the meat is slightly better than average!