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Staff grilling a thick wagyu steak at GYU CHIBA near Chiba Station

GYU CHIBA: Private-Room Wagyu Yakiniku Near Chiba Station

GYU CHIBA near Chiba Station offers private-room wagyu yakiniku with staff-grilled courses, polished service, and practical comfort for visitors.

2026.06.25

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Otoro fatty tuna nigiri served on a black lacquer board at Sushi Kensuke

Sushi Kensuke Azabu-Juban: A Dashi-Driven Omakase (2026)

A first-hand omakase at Sushi Kensuke, one minute from Azabu-Juban Station. Otoro with 50 hidden cuts, seared nodoguro, and dashi built from shellfish.

2026.06.16

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A piece of lightly torched nigiri resting on a glossy black plate at Karin sushi in Ryogoku

Karin: Sushi and Kappo Fusion by Ryogoku Station, Tokyo (2026)

I sat at the cedar counter at Karin, a sushi and kappo spot two minutes from Ryogoku Station, and ate the omakase. Here is every dish I tried.

2026.06.13

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Snow crab and sea urchin nigiri served on a red lacquer plate at Zoroku Yuzan in Roppongi

Zoroku Yuzan: Edomae Sushi Omakase in Roppongi, Tokyo (2026)

I sat at the counter at Zoroku Yuzan in Roppongi for an Edomae sushi course. From snow crab with sea urchin to truffle custard, each plate held a surprise.

2026.06.10

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Thick-cut salted beef tongue (nama-tan buri-an), the signature dish at Yakiniku En Kichijoji

Yakiniku En Kichijoji: Tokyo Wagyu Worth the Detour (2026)

A first-hand visit to Yakiniku En by Kichijoji Station: thick-cut beef tongue, marbled chu-toro and tender harami you grill at your own smokeless table.

2026.06.07

Food ReviewsYakiniku (BBQ)