A must-do in Osaka! Superb and exceptional Kobe beef without making the trip there. Yui (or Joy) is a great chef and she took such great care of us from the moment we walked through the door, telling us about the different types of Kobe beef , straight from their cattle ranches, and what's the best way to enjoy them with the respective condiments for slightly different taste profile. Everything's prepared to perfection and I noticed that every diner left with a huge smile on their face and a finer appreciation for one of the world's most acclaimed steaks. Be warned: This is a life-changing steak experience!
Don't be fooled by the slightly touristy location - The pride and perfection in serving Kobe beef shows very clearly the moment we walked through the main doors and were greeted with a massive teppanyaki set-up. Best thing: Ventilation is awesome, so we didn't walk out smelling like a grill. Now that's Japanese perfection! :-)
Recommend: Splurge on the best cut - It's going to cost at least twice as much anywhere else in the world outside Japan.
Do pay a bit more for the garlic rice. Yui used a bit of the beef trimmings to fry up the most luxurious fried rice!
Consider: Order Mio Sparkling Sake with gold flakes! Not as expensive as champagne and tastes much better!
