Niku Kappō Jō Nishiazabu

This entire experience was worth every single penny. The food here was handcrafted artistically by an extremely well versed chef. Every single dish felt like a piece of artwork. The service was impeccable our entire stay, and every dish was explained on its uniqueness and ingredients. We did have a little trouble finding this location, as it is located down some stairs almost in a basement like format. I will definitely be visiting this location again next time I am in Tokyo. I also highly recommend the private rooms and getting the pairing of alcohol.

Definitely go here if you can get a reservation. One of the best meals I’ve had in Tokyo. The courses were all so thoughtful and perfectly prepared. The steak was of course incredible, but the real delight was the mix of flavors and experiences through the full 2 hour dining experience. The saki was perfect, the different fish and rice and ramen dishes were lovely, as was the desert. And the service was perfection. Can’t wait to come back!

Booked through JapanEatinerary which was the first mistake because it upcharges compared to Omakase (this was my fault). It also signals to the restaurant that we are foreigners which evidently didn't help (more to come on that). For a meal this expensive it just did not taste very good for the most part. We ordered a sake pairing but they only served two sake tastings for the entire meal, and the rest were wine! The only course I thought was excellent was the uni rice bowl. The plain steak course itself was good but that should be a given for this type of restaurant. Everything else was unremarkable, and some of the dishes like the beef wonton soup and the beef curry were just flat out not good. After the disappointing meal, we were presented with a check despite having pre-paid for our booking. I came to learn that the restaurant tacked on an additional 10% "service fee" for us that apparently was not included in our pre-paid package. It felt very much like tourist targeting, and in trying to explain the charge to me via Google Translate, they basically said to contact the booking website because they did not know why the charge was not already covered, which in retrospect seems to have not been true. Altogether subpar food for the price + effectively ripping off tourists. I don't know how they have a star. I did not encounter this type of business practice at any of the other four Michelin guide restaurants I booked with the same platform during my trip.

Niku Kappo Jo is one of my favorite restaurants in Tokyo. I’ve been here 3 times in the last 5 years, and each time I’ve been left mesmerized by the experience. Incredible food - concentrates on wagyu, but the chef starts the course with some dishes that merges seafood to deliver amazing flavors Incredible service - every single time I’ve gone the service has been both intimate and friendly There is a reason Jo has a high Tabelog score (4.25 as of the time of this review). It blows other one Michelin star restaurants away and I’m surprised it doesn’t have more. I’ve taken family and friends, and I can’t wait to continue bringing people to this special restaurant on future visits to Tokyo.

What more can I say, this was probably one of the best meals that I have had. The chef also offered additional services of beef garlic rice without any added charges.

Probably our best meal in Japan, certainly our best meat focussed meal. Not only is every item on the menu incredible, the team are also. It was great to see not only head chef but the entire team preparing and serving the dished. A true taste sensation of all thing beef. 100% book it

Most memorable meal I have had in Japan. Top quality melt in the mouth Kobe beef. The chef speaks English well and explains each dish and where the ingredients are from. Incredible.

Best meal and experience I’ve ever had. The intimate room with the chefs preparing the food right in front of us was incredible. There wasn’t a single dish I didn’t thoroughly enjoy. Would recommend to anyone visiting Tokyo