Curated picks
5 picks from @mogsuke_tokyo
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The 5 picks
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No. 001
✦ On the radarShinagawa & 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.
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No. 002
✦ On the radarTokyo 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.
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No. 003
✦ On the radarTokyo 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.
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No. 004
✦ On the radarKichijoji & 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.
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No. 005
✦ On the radarTokyo 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.
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