Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan｜焼肉 弁慶

A quaint, local’s spot with delicious food and the nicest staff! Everyone was so friendly, even though we didn’t speak Japanese. They were eager to help us order, and the waiter communicated with us by speaking through Google translator. Would definitely recommend the yakiniku-style meal!

This is my first visit in 3 years. During that time, I visited several Yakiniku restaurants, and I think they have some pretty delicious meat. It's delicious enough whether it's regular short ribs, loin, or tongue. When the top is on, it tastes blissful. The meat is thick, tender and has just the right amount of fat. Although the shape and dimensions are irregular. I ordered one beer and rice and kept it to about 7 servings, so it didn't cost more than 5,000 yen per person. 202305 The short ribs have a lot of marbling and are very delicious. Loin may be perfect for those who don't like fat. The sauce is also good. The store staff is very attentive and makes you feel very welcome. The prices may be higher than chain stores, but I think they are reasonable considering the quality. 201911

It was my first time, so I visited for lunch. Benkei lunch? The unit price was reasonable, but it feels cheap because of the volume. The meat had a good texture and the sauce was delicious. It comes with a salad and a slightly larger soup. The additional liver was delicious, and the kimchi platter was also delicious, but be careful as the portions are large. Yukhoe was also on the menu, which is rare these days. I think I'll try coming at night next time. P.S.: I entered the store just before the last order, not knowing that it would be open for shortened hours due to the state of emergency. I checked in advance over the phone to see if it was OK, and they responded politely, and even after I arrived, they treated me in a good manner. Needless to say, it's delicious, but the service is also good. This is a store I can recommend.