THE FOOD TRAVELLER REVIEW
Since I went down to Kobe today, the first thing in my mind was to try out the famous Kobe Wagyu. I personally have tried other A5 Wagyu like Mizayaki steaks which made me go Wow.
So, when the shop said they only serve A5 Kobe Beef, it is a definite place to go. I decided to try out different types of cuts to see how good Kobe Beef would be.
Before getting to the food, let's start with the atmosphere. Shop is located near to the train station and right in front of Chinatown. Easily accessible. Though it is not a big place, the layout is quite spacious. Good atmosphere.
Service wise, a staff member was sleeping at one of the dining tables while we and a few other tables are having meals. Though I do not understand perfect Japanese culture, it would be a big NO for me in any business. The staff also failed to clear salad and soup bowls before they served the mains. There were only 2 to 3 tables with 4 staff members for service. So, it is not like a super busy period. Hence, 2 stars for the service.
Now, let's get on to the food. I did not expect A5 Rank Kobe Wagyu would be that bad for some of the cuts. Though the staff mentioned that it might be a bit chewy, but it was actually beyond the chewy state like some of the reviews already mentioned. You would not be able to chew unless you swallow the whole piece in. One of the cuts was even mentioned as Chef's choice which was still chewy. The only cut that is easier to chew would be the cut that costs about USD 100 for 165 gram steak. But that is still nothing compared to other A5 steaks that I had.
In conclusion, maybe I do not understand how the A5 ranks. But if you are not planning to spend around USD 100 per 100 gram steak, you should not visit this restaurant.
