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On this day, I had lunch at a yakiniku restaurant in Ueno. I found a promising restaurant on Tabelog and decided to go there right away. The restaurant I visited this time, Yakiniku Gochi, opened at the end of May 2022, so the interior is bright and not smoky at all. The staff were all cheerful and pleasant. As soon as we sat at the table, we were served with a jug of cold tea. We ordered some items that caught our eye from the table lunch menu.
- Beef Kalbi & Pork Toro Yaki for 880 yen
After a while, the dishes started to arrive one by one. Considering the price, I honestly didn't have high expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised. The main dishes, rice, soup, salad, namul, kimchi... all of them were of good quality and quantity, making me smile.
- The main beef kalbi consisted of four thick slices. The marbled bright red color was appetizing. The pork toro, about 10 centimeters long, looked delicious with its fat. I immediately put them on the grill, but the heat was stronger than I expected, and they quickly burned. I hurriedly dipped them in two types of sauce (soy sauce-based and spicy) and ate them. The beef kalbi had the classic deliciousness, and the pork toro had a good amount of fat, which enhanced the flavor when grilled. I preferred the spicy sauce with the beef kalbi.
- Rice (free refills)
The rice was slightly firm with individual grains standing out, but it wasn't dry. It was easy to eat and made the meal progress smoothly.
- Soup
It was hot with plenty of wakame, and the portion was satisfying.
- Salad
A lettuce-based salad with Chinese dressing, the crunchiness was good.
- Namul, Kimchi
These alone could probably go well with a bowl of rice. I wanted more.
After eating about half of the meat, I had a rice refill. The staff kindly mentioned, "You can have a rice refill," which was a nice gesture. I didn't go for a third serving, but this kind of thoughtfulness is pleasant. I picked up the pace, finished the meal, and gulped down the cold tea from the jug. Ueno is a fierce battleground for yakiniku restaurants, with each one competing fiercely. Among the places I have visited so far, this restaurant ranks high in terms of cost performance. The good customer turnout and popularity are understandable. I will definitely revisit. What should I eat next time? Thank you for the delicious meal.