USHIGORO (Nishi Azabu)

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Japanese people just love Korean BBQ, but that is Yakiniku (Japanese style Korean BBQ) and I think any foreigner would admit that they love it as well. There are just so many Yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo, but if you are looking for a place where you can use for a date or business dinner and still have top beef, USHIGORO at Nishi Azabu is one of the new trendy Yakiniku restaurants in Tokyo.



You can order a la carte at Ushigoro, but my recommendation is to order their most expensive course called KIWAMI COURSE for 10,000 yen per person. Kiwami means "The Best" and the beef is exceptional for this price.



It starts out with a thinly sliced Sirloin.



It's just cooked for a few seconds and then they roll it, deep it in an egg sauce and you eat at one bite.



Next is Tongue which is also thinly sliced. It's rare to see such thinly sliced tongue.



This is also just cooked for a minute or two.



Various parts of beef are provided. It usually depends on the day, but HARAMI (Skirt), TOMOSANKAKU (Top lound), KALBI (Short plate) mostly served.



Of course, KIMCHI (Spicy pickles) and NAMURU (Light boiled seasoned vegetables) come with the course.



Stomach parts like MINO (Tripe) is in the course and not chewy at all.



But the best part is CHATEAUBRIAND (center part of tenderloin). It is unbelievably tender and juicy. By far, my favorite part of beef at Ushigoro.



At the end, you get to choose from BEEF CURRY and a couple other soup rice dishes before desert.



And of course, just like any Yakiniku restaurant they offer simple deserts like ICE CREAM, and ANNINTOFU (Almond jelly).



For a yakiniku restaurant, Ushigoro has an amazing wine list. I've never seen such a wine list at at yakiniku restaurant. Plus the prices are very reasonable. Make sure you make a reservation a couple of days in advance. It is not down to earth Yakiniku, very modern, but if you are looking for a non-smoky Yakiniku restaurant with top beef and service, Ushiroku is for you.





USHIGORO （in Japanese, うしごろ）
Address: 2-24-14 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
(in Japanese, 東京都港区西麻布2-24-14)
Nearest train station: Tokyo Metro Roppongi or Hiroo (10 min walk)
Tel: [phone]
Reservations: Yes
Website: http://www.ushigoro.com/jp/ (in Japanese only)
English menu: Yes
Credit Card: Yes
Open: 5pm-12am (Last order is 11pm)
Closed: None, but New Years

Prices: Kiwami Course 10,000 yen
Other courses from 5,000 and 8,500 yen



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