The Ultimate Meat Experience
Published: November 25, 2024
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“Ushikuro Kameido Branch,” where skilled artisans prepare high-quality Kuroge Wagyuby hand-cutting each piece.
The restaurant has about 60 seats equipped with smokeless roasters, which allow you to enjoy yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) without worrying about smoke or odors.
The restaurant’s ambiance perfectly blends elegance and comfort, designed to offer a premium dining experience. Warm lighting, sleek interiors, and carefully arranged seating ensure a cozy and private atmosphere. Guests can enjoy their meals in semi-enclosed booths or behind stylish curtains that provide just the right amount of seclusion, making it an ideal spot for intimate gatherings and quiet dinners. Additionally, the advanced roasters allow you to focus fully on the food and company without distractions.
At Ushikuro Kameido Branch, they exclusively offer female Kuroge Wagyu aged 34 to 35 months. This breed is known for its rich oleic acid, which enhances the meat’s umami flavor.
(*Beef tongue is sourced from Australian beef.)
For those new to wagyu, it’s considered a gold standard in beef, celebrated for its unparalleled tenderness and umami-packed taste.
Premium salted beef tongue stuffed with green onions (583 yen・one package)
This limited-quantity menu pairs perfectly with beer.
The branch manager Mr. Kim showed me some tips for grilling.
4 kinds of premium lean meat assortment (4,565 yen・200g)
The chef’s special recommendation is the 4 kinds of premium lean meat assortment, featuring a selection of cuts that allow you to savor the natural umami of Kuroge Wagyu.
This thoughtfully curated selection showcases the finest lean cuts of Kuroge Wagyu, each highlighting the natural umami and delicate texture that make this breed so highly prized. Every bite reveals a unique depth of flavor, offering a comprehensive tour of the subtleties of premium wagyu. Perfect for connoisseurs and first-timers alike, this assortment lets you appreciate the artistry behind each expertly prepared cut.
Choregi Salad (792 yen)
No yakiniku experience is complete without the perfect side dish, and the Choregi Salad at Ushikuro is a must-try. This crisp and refreshing salad provides a vibrant contrast to the richness of the wagyu. Dressed with a tangy sesame oil-based dressing and with seaweed, it’s a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you’re looking for a palate cleanser or a light starter, the Choregi Salad is a simple yet satisfying addition to your meal.
Three kinds of sauces
▫︎Kin Dare (Golden Sauce)
Made with carefully selected white soy sauce, it pairs perfectly with lean meats like loin and chuck fillet
▫︎Garlic Sauce
Crafted with stamina-boosting garlic, meticulously grown from the soil up, this sauce is ideal for organ meats like harami and offal
▫︎Fruit Sauce
With a deep, mild flavor, this sauce is essential for marbled cuts like kalbi.
At Ushikuro, yakiniku is about quality meat and the sauces that bring out its best flavors. Each sauce is crafted to match specific cuts, enhancing the wagyu’s natural umami.
From the sweet fruit-based sauce for marbled cuts to the bold garlic sauce for heartier selections, every choice adds a new layer of flavor. These sauces reflect the restaurant’s commitment to creating a memorable dining experience.
≪English Reporter Journalist Profile≫
・Name:Grégoire Renais
・Age:Thirties
・Nationality:France
・Hobbies:Hiking, Photography (Landscapes, Japanese cultural events)
※Information is based on November 2024. Prices, operating hours, and other details may change. Please verify with the store directly.
※All amounts mentioned in the article are inclusive of taxes.