MASA⭐️RU
Around 1:30 pm on Saturday afternoon... I couldn't get the image of the meat I saw on TV in the morning out of my head, so I decided to visit a yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant that I had been noticing for a while with my partner. The restaurant is conveniently located near Abeno Bridge, just south of Yamachan and Lawson. The first floor of the restaurant has a counter at the center and two two-person table counters, creating different spaces. There seems to be a sunken hearth in the second floor tatami room, suitable for larger groups. We were guided to a nice spot at the counter and ordered a bottle of beer for 500 yen and the lunch set for 1,000 yen. We enjoyed the beer while waiting for our food. The counter had a shichirin (charcoal grill) set up, enhancing the yakiniku atmosphere. In about 5 minutes, a mini salad, meat platter, soup, rice, and pickles arrived one by one. The meat was a mix of pork belly, loin, and harami (skirt steak), and despite being a lean cut, it had a good volume. We grilled the meat on the grill and enjoyed the combination of the meat's fat, umami, chewy texture, and the sweetness of the sauce. We also ordered a hormone mix for 980 yen, which included various types of offal such as small intestine, liver, and harami. The offal dishes arrived promptly and we grilled them on the grill as well. Each type of offal had its own unique texture and flavors, making the meal enjoyable. Even though we were satisfied with the meat platter alone, having beer with it during a holiday lunch just wasn't enough to fill us up. From the affordable meat platter to the offal mix, "Yakiniku Momonji" is a great place to enjoy a fulfilling meal. Highly recommended!