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The secret marinade brings out even more flavor in carefully selected cuts of beef.
This popular yakiniku restaurant is known for its melt-in-your-mouth lean beef and secret marinade. Slightly sweet and perfectly paired with both lean beef and rice, the marinade was inherited from Onuki, a long-established yakiniku restaurant with a 45-year history in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is known for bringing out the rich flavor and sweetness of carefully selected Japanese Black wagyu raised in Japan.
The menu offers four options: the Standard Course, Kurotan Course, Chateaubriand Course, and Private Room Course. The most popular is the Kurotan Course. It includes tender beef tongue taken from the base and cut into thick slices approximately 0.6 inches thick, seasoned with salt, along with the day's offal selection, skirt steak, and three carefully selected cuts of wagyu—one marbled and two lean. The generous course also comes with soup, dessert, rice, and more.
Staff members with an in-depth knowledge of each cut offer advice on how to grill it, so there is no need to worry about overcooking the premium meat. The restaurant also offers an extensive selection of wines that pair well with the beef, allowing guests to relax and enjoy an indulgent meal in the calm interior.
Luxurious thick-cut salted beef tongue taken from the tender base
The thick-cut salted beef tongue is sliced approximately 0.6 inches thick
The exceptional marinade further enhances the flavor of the meat
It is also delicious served over rice
High partitions between tables provide a relaxed dining experience
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is takeout available?
Yakiniku bento boxes are available for JPY 3,300, including tax. Advance reservations are required.
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Is free Wi-Fi available inside the restaurant?
Yes.
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Can I reserve a table?
Yes.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
On this trip to Shinjuku, Tokyo, I specifically planned a meal of premium Wagyu yakiniku and chose Yakiniku Onuki in Shinjuku 2-chome. I already had high expectations for this restaurant, and after sitting down and trying the food, it really was a wonderful dining experience!
This time I ordered the black tongue set, and the thick-cut black tongue was what impressed me the most. Just looking at the thickness of the meat and its beautiful marbling was enticing. After grilling, it was very fragrant, with a slightly charred exterior while remaining tender and juicy inside. It had a substantial, pleasantly chewy texture and was truly delicious!
Another great thing about this place is that it offers tableside grilling service. The staff grill the meat for you, handling everything from flipping it to controlling the heat just right. Every piece of meat can be enjoyed at the ideal doneness. You don't have to do anything yourself and can simply sit back and enjoy the food.
The restaurant also thoughtfully provides a selection of different sauces and salts. Pairing them with each type of meat lets you better appreciate the natural sweetness and aroma of the Wagyu.
Overall, not only was the quality of the meat excellent, but the service was also very attentive. The entire meal was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. If you want to treat yourself to a nice meal in Tokyo, this place is definitely worth adding to your list!
