The Nakameguro area is known for its diverse range of stylish restaurants. Among them, “Beef Kitchen Nakameguro Honten” (referred to hereafter as “Beef Kitchen Nakameguro”) has been satisfying meat lovers for many years.
This popular restaurant that deals in carefully selected Kuroge wagyū (Japanese black) beef has garnered particularly high ratings on gourmet websites. The spotlessly clean interior and attentive service are also reasons why Beef Kitchen Nakameguro is so well-regarded.
The must-order dishes at Beef Kitchen Nakameguro
The restaurant confidently recommends two types of lean meat: shin-shin (eye of knuckle) and tomo-sankaku (tri-tip). “If you savor these,” they say, “you’ll understand the quality of our meat.”
Both shin-shin, known for its tender texture, and tomo-sankaku, which strikes a perfect balance between lean meat and fat, are rare cuts, with only small amounts available from each cow.
“しんしん,” shin-shin 1,000 JPY (tax included)
How you grill the meat is crucial for unlocking maximum flavor!
To preserve the texture, avoid overcooking—just sear the surface for a few seconds. Use tongs to hold the edge of the meat and gently slide it across the grill. That’s the trick!
Dip it in their homemade tare (yakiniku dipping sauce), take a bite, and you’ll surely be amazed by the depth of flavor.
The meaty juices that ooze out as you chew are sweet but not overpowering, striking a perfect balance. The homemade sauce has fruity notes and enhances the umami of the meat.
The meat is cut into large slices, providing a hearty bite, and its size is more than enough to fully enjoy its tender quality.
The entertaining “Large-cut Sirloin”
“大判サーロイン,” Large-cut Sirloin 1,850 JPY (tax included), “すき焼きセット,” Sukiyaki set 200 JPY (tax included)
It’s also highly recommended to order the “Sukiyaki Set” as an add-on to the Large-cut Sirloin. For just 200 JPY (tax included), you get a set with a beaten egg and bite-sized rice.
Spread the meat on the grill and wait for about 10 seconds. Due to its thin cut, only one side needs to be cooked. When the meaty juices appear on the surface, fold it from the edge.
This large sirloin concentrates the umami of lean meat and the sweetness of fat, delicious even without any sauce.
Each serving comes with two slices of sirloin. First, savor the juicy taste of the meat by itself.
Next, enjoy it with the Sukiyaki Set!
Unfold the sirloin and coat it with the egg yolk.
Now wrap the rice with the sirloin and it’s ready to eat!
This dish offers not just the joy of grilling and eating but also the entertainment of changing things up with the Sukiyaki Set.
Refresh with vegetables! Large-cut karubi with the “Sangchu Set”
Karubi (Japan’s version of Korean kalbi or galbi), a staple of yakiniku restaurants, is also a must-order at Beef Kitchen Nakameguro.
The large cut of karubi served at the restaurant is recommended to be eaten with the “Sangchu Set,” available for an additional 480 JPY (tax included). Sangchu is Korean stem lettuce.
“中落ちカルビのサムギョプサル,” Nakaochi Karubi Samgyeopsal 1,400 JPY (tax included)
After grilling the karubi until the surface is crispy, place it on a leaf of sangchu. Then, top it with a small amount of the spicy sauce-coated green onions.
Wrap the karubi and onions in the sangchu and take a bite—the refreshing taste of the vegetables and the rich umami of the meat create a perfect harmony!
The aromatic grilled karubi has a tender mouthfeel, and the fat has a surprisingly refined taste. Combined with the fresh and juicy texture of the vegetables, you’ll finish the thick karubi in no time.
Raw beef yukhoe: perfect with alcohol!
“ユッケ,” Yukhoe 1,200 JPY (tax included)
The restaurant’s yukhoe, raw beef mixed with sauce and egg yolk, is even more delicious when enjoyed with alcohol.
The sauce has a moderate sweetness and richness to not overpower the umami of the fresh meat. It’s a carefully calculated flavor that enhances the star of the dish—the beef.
The creaminess of the egg yolk and the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of the raw lean meat provide an exquisite texture.
You’ll want to savor this ultimate taste and texture experience with a drink!
Reservations are a must at Beef Kitchen Nakameguro
There are Beef Kitchen branches in Nakameguro, Shibuya, Ebisu, and Yokohama. All stores are very popular, so for the main store in Nakameguro, it’s wise to make a reservation before visiting.
Interior of Beef Kitchen Nakameguro
The restaurant also offers course meals that allow you to sample an assortment of the best recommended dishes, starting from 6,600 JPY (tax included). This option is highly recommended as well.
There are also assortments of lean meat and selected wagyu beef, showing the thoughtful consideration for first-time visitors evident in the menu.
Exterior of Beef Kitchen Nakameguro
Information
| Store name | ビーフキッチン 中目黒本店 Beef Kitchen Nakameguro Honten |
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| Address | Lo Casa Kamimeguro BF1, 2-44-8 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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| Access |
Naka-meguro Station 5-minute walk from Naka-meguro Station East Exit 2
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| Phone number | 03-5768-3601 |
| Reservations | Accepted Phone, Tabelog, Reserve with Google, TableCheck |
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| Hours | Mon-Fri. 17:00-23:00（last order: food 22:00, drinks 22:30） Sat. & nat’l holidays 12:00-23:00（last order: food 22:00, drinks 22:30） Sun. 12:00-22:00（last order: food 21:00, drinks 21:30） |
| Closed | No fixed holidays Unscheduled holidays |
| Seating | 52 table seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | https://shop.gyro.holdings/detail/OYA001/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of September 2024.
