びしくれた
The popular building in Ueno where popular shops are located seems to be bustling. I made a reservation for the yakiniku restaurant on the 10th floor. I was seated by the window where I could see the Panda Bridge at Ueno Station. There were several block tables in the center that looked like they could be used as tables, and I felt like going to get an available block table because I saw salarymen enjoying themselves with their friends early in the evening. The view from the window seat was so nice that I ended up liking it. The interior of the restaurant was spacious with white walls adorned with pictures of cows, creating a stylish atmosphere. The grills were embedded in the tables. The Ushi Hachi course for 6,490 yen, which I had reserved, was said to be the most popular, and it seemed like the same set was ordered at every table. It started with a kimchi and namul assortment, followed by sweet raw meat yukhoe, sushi with ikura on top of raw meat, and fresh raw meat. The combination of meat and ikura was luxurious, but I finished it in one bite. They lit the fire on the grill for the yakiniku. They cleaned the grill with a cut lemon and applied beef fat. I had never known that a lemon could clean the grill so well. I enjoyed the ultimate tongue salt by grilling it myself and eating it with lemon juice. Since it wasn't very thick, I grilled it quickly and ate it. I like it well-done, so I gave it a nice sear. The staff grilled the Toro beef for me, but I still preferred it to be grilled for a longer time. Grilling it made the fat melt off, making the meat easier to chew. They seared it and served it in a dish with egg and rice. The sirloin was delicious, and it could be eaten as is even without the egg. The salad dressing was delicious, and the vegetables had a firm texture like Chinese cabbage, which was nice. There was a lemon provided, but I forgot to use it. The meat assortment was served, and each piece had a name tag that didn't need explanation, positioning each meat as the star. They looked beautiful, facing forward for photos. I started grilling from the Ichibo, and everything was enjoyed with salt and wasabi. The Wagyu meatball was advised to be grilled well. They asked, "Do you have any questions about how to grill?" and the staff were attentive. I usually don't eat things like tripe and intestines unless it's part of a course, but it was nice to have a little bit included in the course. The tsukune was juicy and delicious. The one-bite ginger and Wagyu dashi soup was packed with flavor and warmth, a refined soup with Wagyu dashi. The meat floated in the soup, with minced ginger adding extra flavor. The cold noodles had crunchy ice in them, making them colder and giving the noodles a smooth texture. The broth was different from the usual cold noodles. They provided some spiciness on the side, which I added later, but it was so delicious that it wasn't really necessary. However, adding vinegar gave it a different taste and was enjoyable. For dessert, I had a favorite pudding, which may not have a fancy container, but there's something cute about having a lid on it. It's fun to open it yourself and add caramel after opening. The smooth pudding was delicious. It was enjoyable to have a reasonable course that allows you to taste a variety of dishes. I ordered a Mega Highball at the end, which had a good amount of alcohol and was satisfying. There were rare meats in the freezer room in front of the elevator as I was leaving. Apparently, the lineup of meats changes with every course, so I look forward to trying different things each time. [Ushi Hachi Course] Popular menu items such as meat sushi, a seven-piece assortment of black Wagyu, beef yukhoe, and three-second seared meat, totaling 10 dishes at 6,490 yen each x2 = 12,980 yen ■ Kim Nam assortment ■ Ushi Hachi yukhoe ■ Ikura meat sushi ■ Ultimate tongue salt ■ Signature three-second seared meat ■ Ushi Hachi green salad ■ Seven-piece assortment of black Wagyu (four types of black Wagyu, upper harami, two types of fresh hormone) Wagyu meatball, Ichibo, upper harami, Shimacho, sirloin.