Otsuka. Surprisingly, the street was filled with nothing but yakiniku restaurants, both in front, behind, to the right, and to the left (ﾟдﾟ) It was a fierce battle street! A bit hard to find among all the yakiniku places was "Tokyo En" in the basement of a building. The air conditioning seemed to be broken, but the staff kindly asked if we were okay with the heat. Despite the scorching heat today, we were ready to eat! Of course! We enjoyed our first yakiniku experience in Otsuka, surrounded by a smoky atmosphere in the restaurant. First, we tried the most popular Chateaubriand liver, seasoned with salt and sesame oil. It was thick, fresh, crispy, and rich in flavor! Yum, yum! Next, we tried the Great Tan with salt and lots of chopped green onions. It was tender and the green onions added extra flavor. Then, we had the Tokyo En 10-second loin, upper kalbi, and upper harami, known as the three musketeers of meat. The 10-second loin was seared for a short time, dipped in sauce, and wrapped in egg. The upper kalbi had just the right amount of marbling and was delicious. The harami had a strong flavor, especially when eaten with garlic. The original Tokyo En salad had crispy fried gyoza skins on top, adding a nice texture. The kimchi was perfectly seasoned. Personally, I believe that good quality rice is essential when eating yakiniku, so I was a bit disappointed by the dry rice served. Rice is important, especially for someone from a chopstick-wielding country. I look forward to exploring more yakiniku restaurants in Otsuka in the future! Thank you for the meal.

The evaluation was good, but I will write my honest opinion. The air conditioning was not working well at all, and even though there was a fan, the air didn't reach us, making it feel like a sauna. I thought the air conditioner might be broken, but when I asked, I was told that it wasn't. When I entered the shop, there was a strange smell that was different from the smell of barbecue. The meat was average, and while the liver looked fresh, it wasn't particularly delicious for the price. The staff were nice, but the environment inside the shop was too bad. I had high expectations because of the good reviews, but I was disappointed. I wonder why everyone gave it such high ratings.

Otsuka's favorite yakiniku restaurant. This restaurant is located in a building basement with a modest sign that might make you pass by, as there are other famous yakiniku restaurants around. The chateaubriand liver has a great texture and is delicious, which is why I came here. The chateaubriand liver is really tasty! You can even eat it raw without any problems (although it says to cook it well). In addition, the heart sashimi, senmai sashimi, 10-second loin, thick-cut tongue, tripe, harami, everything was delicious.

It was delicious, but still a bit expensive. Some items like thick-cut beef tongue were sold out, which was disappointing. Also, although it's rare now, in the past there used to be more options like raw liver available.

I made a reservation at this restaurant because I wanted to eat delicious meat with my friends after a live concert. The Chateaubriand liver here is amazing, it's thick yet tender, the most tender liver I've ever had. The hormone (offal) was also delicious with just the right amount of salt. The 10-second loin was cooked for 5 seconds on each side, then eaten with raw egg, which was the best way to enjoy it. My friends were also satisfied and full after eating.

"Yakiniku Tokyoen Otsuka Honten" Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Kita-Otsuka 2-7-9, 33 Tokyo Building B1F. My daughter's favorite yakiniku restaurant nearby that we visit every month. She requested to go again this time. We ordered the usual menu items, but added Wakame soup this time. My daughter devoured her favorite 10-second loin, eating 4.5 servings. I only had hormone meat. Thank you for the meal, we will visit again.

"Yakiniku Tokyoen Otsuka Honten" 2-7-9 Kitaoi, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, B1F, 33 Tokyo Building My daughter's favorite yakiniku restaurant nearby, so we visited upon her request. We often come here because it offers good value for money. The place is always crowded. My daughter ate heartily, finishing a large portion of food. I had 2/3 of the salad, liver, and thousand-layered beef for two, and enjoyed the hormone dish all by myself. My daughter had a good laugh at the manga-like portion of rice she received. She devoured her favorite 10-second loin, eating 4.5 servings in total. Thank you, @tokyoen.otsuka, we'll visit again next month. [Menu] Tokyoen Salad Thousand-layered beef x2 Premium Chateaubriand (liver) 10-second loin x6 Top-quality mino x2 Energy hormone Large rice Medium rice Cola Oolong tea Energy sour #Otsuka Gourmet #Tokyoen Otsuka Honten #Yakiniku #yakiniku #otsuka #Want to connect with yakiniku lovers #Chateaubriand #Premium Chateaubriand #Hormone lover #Love thousand-layered beef"

It's been a while since I visited Tokyo En! The liver chateaubriand here is excellent! It's thick with rich and sweet flavors concentrated in every bite! Once you try it, you'll be hooked haha The Namul mix is also delicious haha Thick and thin tongue, fatty but light! The red skirt steak is tender and juicy! The pot pickled kalbi is tasty, but eating the skirt steak first was a mistake haha Hormone, 10-second loin, stone-grilled garlic rice, cold noodles, green onion rice, and yukgaejang soup are all incredibly delicious haha I only took photos at the beginning, but I got drunk later and forgot to take more photos haha It's a great restaurant!

"A popular yakiniku restaurant introduced on Arashi ni Shiyagare, located about a 3-minute walk from Otsuka Station. I made a reservation online with my senior colleague the day before and visited on a weekday, but it was fully booked. Here's what we ordered: - Great Tan Shio (tongue with salt) - Tokyo En Namul (various namul dishes) - Chateaubriand of liver - 10-second loin: quickly grilled and dipped in beaten egg, perfect with rice - Top Harami (lean meat) - Beef heart sashimi - Lean meat - Shimacho (various cuts) - Kalbi (short ribs) Overall, the food was consistently delicious. We only ordered this much and it cost over 5,000 yen, which felt reasonable considering we didn't drink much. The standout dish was the Tokyo En Namul, a mix of various namul dishes that was incredibly tasty! I couldn't help but ask for seconds because it went so well with rice. The Chateaubriand of liver, a specialty of this restaurant, was also worth the higher price, juicy and delicious without any unpleasant smell. Personally, I was very satisfied with this yakiniku experience after a long time."

Yakiniku restaurant in Otsuka. Located 3-4 minutes from Otsuka Station. The restaurant won the title of Yakiniku Hyakumeiten in 2018. It seems like business has been slow recently. I made a reservation over the phone before going, but the attitude on the phone was not very good, and I noticed mixed reviews about the service while reading reviews on the way there, so I felt a bit uneasy. I went around 7:00 PM on Saturday, and the restaurant was about 80% full, which was quite crowded. Here is what I ordered: - Liver Chateaubriand (2590 yen) - Upper tongue salt (990 yen) - Heart sashimi (790 yen) - Salt heart (790 yen) - Tokyo En 10-second roast (1390 yen) - Stone-grilled seafood cup small (1200 yen) Overall, everything was delicious. The Liver Chateaubriand, a signature dish of Tokyo En, had a spotted color which made me wonder if it was okay, but the texture of the liver was good. It didn't look very appealing and the price of 2590 yen seemed a bit high, but it was tasty. The other dishes were satisfying. The high-grade Great Tongue Salt was available, but the Upper tongue salt was satisfying enough. The roast comes with raw egg, which was a nice touch. The sashimi and salt heart had a good texture and were delicious. The seafood cup was my favorite, with ingredients like squid, scallops, clams, shiitake mushrooms, and eggs. The seafood was generously included, and it seemed like the seafood was sautéed in butter beforehand, giving it a unique flavor. The overall quality of the food was good! If you go to Tokyo En with the goal of enjoying affordable and delicious meat without aiming for Instagram-worthy photos (due to the unappealing appearance of the Liver Chateaubriand), then you will be satisfied. The service at the restaurant was not bad at all, so it might be better to avoid being rude on the phone, especially since there are many foreign staff members. Thank you for the meal!

Ikebukuro and Otsuka area are a bit weak in terms of gourmet options, with few delicious restaurants. However, one highly recommended meat restaurant in the area is "Tokyo En." There are several branches under the same name, including the ones in Yutenji, Hiroo, Shirokan, and Meguro, but for some reason, the most popular and highly rated ones are the main store in Otsuka and the Yutenji branch. I decided to visit the one in Otsuka this time, as a close friend of mine lives nearby and we wanted to have a delicious meal together. The area around the restaurant is not very appealing, with adult entertainment shops and love hotels mixed in, which I personally do not like. But that's just how Ikebukuro and Otsuka are, so it's unavoidable. I met up with my friend and went to "Tokyo En." The restaurant is located in the basement of a building, so you have to go down the stairs to get there. The building itself may need some renovation, but once you enter the restaurant, the interior is clean and welcoming. This place is known for serving high-quality beef at reasonable prices. Especially the main store in Otsuka manages to offer great meat despite the lower rent compared to the stores in Minato ward. We started with the tongue, which was delicious as expected. Then we tried the thick-cut skirt steak, which had a perfect balance of lean meat and marbling, with a tender texture that showcased the quality of the meat. It was really tasty. And the must-order dish here is the "10-second loin." The name suggests that it's cooked just right to prevent overcooking, as the staff cannot assist with grilling at each table due to the lower prices. It's a clever way to control the cooking time. The result is a tender and flavorful meat that melts in your mouth. It's incredibly delicious. We also had the short ribs, which were equally delicious! The quality of the meat could easily justify a much higher price at a luxury yakiniku restaurant in Minato ward. All the meats were exceptionally tasty and made us forget about the dirtiness of the building (laughs). I noticed a sign on the wall that said, "Quality liver that only a meat wholesaler can provide!!" Liver is a crucial item at a good yakiniku restaurant, and when the restaurant itself emphasizes the quality of their liver, you can't resist ordering it. While my friend usually dislikes liver, I ordered it without hesitation. The liver that arrived was beautifully red and fresh-looking. It's best enjoyed raw, but due to Japan's strict laws, it had to be grilled. The result was a soft, juicy, and flavorful liver without any unpleasant smell. It was truly exceptional. My friend, who initially said she didn't like liver, ended up eating half of it. The liver was so delicious that it changed her mind. As a meat lover, she seemed to become more energetic after enjoying the bright red liver (laughs). Overall, the quality of the meats paired with the reasonable prices is a testament to the restaurant's strong efforts. The only downside was the mediocre drink options. If they put more effort into their beverages, the dining experience would be perfect. Despite the building's cleanliness, the deliciousness of the food and the cost-effectiveness make you overlook it. I hope the Otsuka main store will regain its status as one of the top yakiniku restaurants in the area. After finishing the meal, we went to a nearby bar and then headed to the hotel district near the station. Quite a convenient location, isn't it? (laughs)

Tokyo En Otsuka Main Store (Otsuka / Tabelog 3.64) I thought it might be impossible to make a same-day reservation, but I tried calling anyway and was able to make a reservation. It's a restaurant located in the basement of a mixed-use building, known as THE Yakiniku Shop. Since they have a lot of menu options, I ordered a set. Tokyo En Special Assortment (thick-cut tongue, raw harami, premium kalbi, liver, 3-second loin) Eat and Compare Set (thick-cut tongue, 10-second loin, liver chateaubriand, raw harami) Mix Hormone Garlic Rice Kimchi Assortment The liver pudding wasn't really my favorite, but the liver I had at this yakiniku restaurant was delicious without any unpleasant smell. Their famous 10-second loin melts in your mouth and is amazing. I want to go back next time when I can drink alcohol.

Start with the Chateaubriand, the liver is so fresh and delicious, with no unpleasant smell. It is incredibly tasty. The 10-second loin and kalbi set - the 10-second loin may be more of a novelty, but in terms of taste, it depends on personal preference. Still delicious. The kalbi is delicious. The chewy raw harami is incredibly tasty. The upper harami is delicious. The grilled intestines are delicious, even without condiments the flavor is rich enough. The chewy hormone is delicious. The seafood hot pot is delicious. Even with a critical evaluation, there was no average or just okay dish today, everything was incredibly satisfying in terms of taste. The grilled tongue with salt is delicious, the seasoning of the green onions is perfect.

Finally arrived! To cut to the chase, what you should eat here is the 10-second sirloin (5 seconds per side) and garlic rice♪ I can't comment on the Chateaubriand liver because I don't like liver. The other meats are just average. As for the seared yukhoe, it was quite disappointing for yukhoe lovers. When I asked the staff if it was ready, they said it was okay for the meat to be served with a bit of cooking, but if I had waited a bit longer, it would have turned into a regular stir-fried beef dish without any yukhoe flavor - a fail! But the burnt garlic rice was amazing, and the 10-second sirloin was so tender. ❤ I learned that the thick-cut tongue was too thick to chew easily.

I visited Tokyoen, a famous restaurant known for its liver Chateaubriand. The entrance had a slight sewage-like smell, perhaps due to its underground location. The seating consisted mostly of counter seats, making it a bit difficult for those with back problems. We tried the liver Chateaubriand, negi liver, mino, and heart carpaccio, all of which were generously cut. Personally, I prefer smaller cuts in yakiniku, so the large cuts were a downside for me. The sesame sauce was perfectly salty, but the freshness of the liver was questionable, and the texture was too thick. The thick-cut lean roast had a color that made it seem like it was thawed just before serving, and the texture was difficult to chew. The garlic rice had a strong pepper flavor rather than garlic, which was a bit disappointing. Despite these shortcomings, the staff was friendly and efficiently managed the busy restaurant.