Curated picks

5 picks from @mogsuke_tokyo

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The 5 picks

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  1. No. 001

    ✦ On the radar

    Shinagawa & Gotanda · restaurant

    Koyo

    焼肉・光陽

    Koyo is a yakiniku spot in Ōsaki with a solid Tabelog reputation — consistently ranked in the top 5000. Reservations book out a month ahead; walk-ins are unlikely to get a table.

    ⚠️ Tabelog ranking mentioned in post — verify current standing independently. Reserve well ahead.

    Address
    〒141-0032 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Ōsaki, 3-chōme−6−7 パークハイツ大崎
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5pm–9:30pm; Sat 3:30pm–7:30pm; closed Sun
    Price
    $$
    Rating
    4.3 ★ (253 on Google Maps)
    English
    Yes
    Reservations
    Required
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  2. ✦ On the radar

    Tokyo Core · restaurant

    Ojuri

    王十里

    Ojuri, Ginza yakiniku spot known for hormone and mino cuts available only on first visit. Small, refined counter setup with rotating daily specials. No English menu; cash-forward crowd.

    ⚠️ First-visit-only hormone/mino availability is a key differentiator—verify current rotation on the website or by phone before visiting.

    Address
    〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 4-chōme−8−11 善隣ビル
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 5pm–10:30pm; closed Sun
    Price
    $$$$
    Rating
    4.1 ★ (313 on Google Maps)
    English
    Yes
    Reservations
    Not required
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  3. ✦ On the radar

    Tokyo Core · restaurant

    Yakiniku Rinn

    焼肉 凛

    80-year-old proprietor grills each cut at this intimate Tsukishima yakiniku counter. Meat quality is the focus—no frills, just precise technique and careful sourcing. Closed Mondays.

    Address
    〒104-0052 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukishima, 1-chōme−27−1 フロリスオーランティウム3 1F
    Hours
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm; closed Mon
    Rating
    4.1 ★ (187 on Google Maps)
    English
    Yes
    Reservations
    Not required
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  4. ✦ On the radar

    Kichijoji & West Suburbs · restaurant

    Yakiniku Sanpoen

    三宝苑

    Yakiniku restaurant in Nogata (Nakano-ku) with solid value for money. The spot flies under most Tokyo tourists' radar—local favourites for grilled meat at reasonable prices, weekday and weekend lunch service available.

    Address
    5-chōme-19-10 Nogata, Nakano City, Tokyo 165-0027
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5pm–10pm; Sat–Sun 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–10pm
    Price
    $$
    Rating
    4.1 ★ (165 on Google Maps)
    English
    Yes
    Reservations
    Not required
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  5. ✦ On the radar

    Tokyo Core · restaurant

    Yuji

    炭火焼ゆうじ

    Charcoal-grilled yakiniku in central Shibuya that draws a queue before opening. Heavy smoke, generous portions and quality at ¥7,000 per person—rare value for the neighborhood.

    ⚠️ Heavy charcoal smoke may affect comfort. Arrives early if walk-in only.

    Address
    11-11-1 Udagawachō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 4pm–11pm; closed Sun
    Price
    $$
    Rating
    3.9 ★ (762 on Google Maps)
    English
    Yes
    Reservations
    Not required
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