Tonkatsu Tonta とんかつ とん太 – Review
A simple place serving one of the best shrimp katsu I’ve had 👍 Time of visit: October 2025 Lean vs
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Saitado Takadanobaba 居酒家 さいたどう – Review
A comfortable izakaya with variety and consistency 👍 Time of visit: October 2023 Effortless dining, decent across the board The
Toriteru 鳥テル – Review
Simple skewers, standout service 👍 Time of visit: March 2023 Solid yakitori, but limited variety I visited Toriteru 鳥テル in
Sumibi Yakiniku & Horumon Koei Shinjuku Honten 炭火焼肉・ホルモン焼幸永 本店 – Review
A decent yakiniku spot that feels too cramped to enjoy 👋 Time of visit: February 2023 When the grill delivers
YAKINIKU TORAJI 焼肉トラジ 池袋東口店 – Review
Comfortable private dining, underwhelming food 👋 Time of visit: January 2023 I visited YAKINIKU TORAJI 焼肉トラジ 池袋東口店 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo,
Majangdong 新大久保焼肉 マジャンドン – Review
A satisfying Korean BBQ meal with quality meats and variety 👍 Time of visit: January 2023 Not just the usual
Tosaka Shinjuku とさか 新宿本店 – Review
High quality chicken in every form 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 A neon-lit chicken bar with a different approach
Yakitori BIRD LAND Ginza バードランド – Review
A hidden underground yakitori spot worth finding 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 High-Quality Yakitori Done Right At Yakitori BIRD
Ikinari Steak Ikebukuro east gate いきなりステーキ 池袋東口店 – Review
A solid steak lunch held back by its own space 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 Cooked right, simple but
Yugentei Shinjuku 游玄亭 新宿 – Review
A luxurious yakiniku experience that leans heavily on richness 👍 Time of visit: May 2022 When richness becomes the main
Outback Steakhouse Ikebukuro アウトバックステーキハウス 池袋店 – Review
A fun snack stop with a surprisingly cozy vibe 👍 Time of visit: October 2025 Fun bites instead of a
Yoroniku よろにく – Review
When rich wagyu becomes too much 👋 Time of visit: April 2018 A wave of fatty wagyu At Yoroniku よろにく
Horse Sashimi (Basashi) Recipe (Delicious and Healthy!)
Horse sashimi (basashi, 馬刺し) is one of the most common sashimi in Japan. Sashimi refers to Prime Cuts of meat
Easy Pork Skewers (Yakiton) Recipe (Great as a Quick Snack!)
Pork skewers (yakiton, 焼きとん) are the second most popular skewers after chicken skewers (yakitori, 焼き鳥) in Tokyo. Pork is generally
Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) Recipe Using Shio Koji
Japanese meat and potato stew (“nikujaga” (肉じゃが) in Japanese) is one of my ultimate comfort foods. There is something about
Pork Belly Mille-Feuille Nabe (Pot) Recipe Using Shio Koji
This is one of my favorite dishes because it uses simple ingredients, is easy to prepare, and is crazily delicious! It’s visually fantastic too.
Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup Recipe Using Shio Koji
This Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out—simple, nourishing,
Stir-Fried Chicken and Veggies Recipe Using Shio Koji
Sure, stir-fried chicken and veggies might sound like a basic dish—but this version has a few clever twists to make
Japanese Tofu Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) Recipe Using Shio Koji
In Japan, we call hamburger steak hambāgu—a beloved comfort dish that’s juicy, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. In this version, we’re
Spare Ribs Recipe Using Shio Koji
If you’ve never cooked with shio koji before, these spare ribs are the perfect place to start. This dish is