Kuroge Wagyu Ichinoya Asakusa

I absolutely love Kuroge Wagyu Ichinoya Asakusa, so much that I went here twice so far and convinced my boyfriend to try this place too! I would definitely come back again. The staff is extremely polite and friendly and the food is served almost immediately. I love how there are detailed instructions on how to properly eat their dish, and everything tastes extremely flavorful, tender, and rich. The rich beef broth in the end is so worth trying and made the meal memorable. I would definitely come back!

Tender Wagyu restaurant just a stones throw from Senso-ji. Very small place and the line to get in takes a bit of time. But once you are in you are treated to a very tasty meal. The egg yolk combo with the beef is just heavenly. You can eat it in different ways. Especially the last one with the broth which adds a different spin. They also do sukiyaki and not the small Bento boxes of wagyu meat.

Follow the picture outside of the restaurant to find out how to queue. Ordered the following - MUST TRY!! 1. Wagyu beef ribs rare steak rice box + additional rice + additional beef (total 1.5x portion of beef) for $3300 + $100 + $1100 yen. 2. Japanese beef top-round steak rice box + additional rice + additional beef (total 1.5x portion of beef) for $2200 + $100 + $650 yen. 3. Ginger ale that comes in glass bottle Both beef are really good and superb with ochazuke (beef broth)! Recommend to save more of your rice to go with the beef broth.

My fiancée and I pre-selected this spot for our Asakusa itinerary. After exploring Nakamise-dori and Senso-ji, we walked straight over here around 11:30-ish where we were 3rd in line. As soon as we got in place, a line rapidly grew behind us out of nowhere within the span of like 20 min. Bonkers. At around 11:40, a waitress came out to distribute physical menus to the first 5 groups in line. I opted for the melting tenderloin steak box which used wagyu tenderloin (also only had a limited quantity of these available) and came w/ an onsen egg, beef broth, condiments, pickles and miso soup. My fiancée got the yakiniku rice bowl which used japanese kalbi and was served with pickles, miso soup and an onsen egg. We were able to try a bit of each other's meat. The steak was sliced thin and cooked rare in my box. You are supposed to eat 1/3 of the box as is, then mix in the onsen egg for the next third and then for the final third of the box, mix in the beef broth and enjoy it that way. They also give you a dollop of real wasabi to help cut back on some of the richness of the beef if you want to mix it in. The steak was super tender and the resto uses koshihikari rice (which is one of my fave, short grain rices). My partner's box came w/ japanse riblet meat or japanese kalbi. It was also spectacular, despite being a lil different texturally (had a bit more bite) compared to the "melt-in-your-mouth" feel of my steak box. My box was 5000 yen. My partner's was 2000 yen. The service was great and the food was delicious! There wasn't a single grain of rice left in my box and I crushed all the beef broth and condiments too!

I think this was one of the best meals I had in Tokyo during my recent trip to Japan. I originally discovered the restaurant through various Instagram videos, which is what led us there. When we arrived, my fiancé got in line—there were probably about 10–15 people ahead of us. While he was waiting, I walked over to read the sign outside to look at the menu. To our surprise, it mentioned another location just about a one-minute walk away. At first it was a bit confusing, but after looking more closely at the map on the sign, I was able to find it. We decided to try that location instead, and luckily there were only four people ahead of us in line. It turns out it’s essentially the same restaurant with the same menu—just a newer or lesser-known location nearby. The photos might look a bit intimidating at first since the meat appears very rare, but it’s incredibly flavorful. They also provide instructions for three different ways to eat the dish, which made the experience unique, interactive, and even more enjoyable. Overall, it was memorable, delicious, and definitely one of the highlights of my meals in Tokyo.

Great place to stop for lunch/dinner if you are in the area. It's a bit on the pricy side, but it's worth it. I ordered the normal 3300 set and wife orders the shabu-shabu set which is a limited item. We both enjoyed the shabu shabu alot as you can really taste the delicious flavors of the Wagyu beef . The normal set is a amount and price to enjoy the experience. The staff are very efficient to ensure the line outside is moving along with cleaning and preparing food, yet they do not rush anyone to finish. Which is rare in busy tourist area. Also, when we were there , we noticed a set of customer from China who were very rude and demanding to the staff, but the staff there was still super nice and acted very professional.

Absolutely incredible experience at Kuroge Wagyu Ichinoya! From the moment we walked in, the service was truly amazing — attentive, warm, and genuinely focused on making the experience perfect. You can really feel how much the staff cares about every detail. The food was outstanding. The wagyu was unbelievably tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Every bite felt special, and the quality of the ingredients really shines through. Overall, the combination of exceptional service, phenomenal food, and a flawless dining experience makes this place an absolute must-visit. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in Japan. Highly recommended!

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and kindness. The staff were absolutely lovely — attentive, friendly, and truly caring in every detail. The food was a real experience. It was much more than just a meal — it was a special moment. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable Japanese dining experience!