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About this place
Some diners say a serving at Tōrai-tei was larger than they expected, and one family enjoyed ordering a range of dishes to share. Reviews mentioning salt-seasoned tongue, skirt steak, offal and kalbi conjure up a dinner built around one plate of meat after another. Another diner recommends the premium salt-seasoned tongue and loin, while noting that the loin’s marbling may not suit everyone. One approach might be to start with the premium tongue and add loin according to your preference.
The menu includes miso-seasoned wagyu kalbi and skirt steak, grated-daikon wagyu loin, and wagyu kalbi and premium tongue with spring onion and salt. There are different seasonings as well as different cuts, making these options worth considering if you want to compare flavours or order a mix with your companions. One diner who was unsure what to order said they found it helpful to ask the staff which meats were served with salt before choosing.
Between plates of grilled meat, kimchi assortments and bean sprout or bracken-stem namul offer a change of flavour. Drinks include draft beer, lemon highballs and a fresh grapefruit highball; one diner enjoyed squeezing the grapefruit themselves. The restaurant is in Sumiyoshi, Kōtō City, Tokyo, and is described as suitable for groups and families with children. Payment is cash only, so it is worth coming prepared.
