YAKINIKU WASHINO SHINJUKU

We LOVED it. Delicious from start to finish. I can’t remember all of the different courses, but there must have been at least 10-12 of them! The Wagyu was tender, fatty and had perfect flavor. I really enjoyed that you got to cook it to your personal temp. I like mine done slightly more, a little crisp on the outside if I can without overcooking it. It was easy to do on the grill. I think our favorite was the final course, the sirloin that was so thinly sliced it was almost paper thin. It was a little difficult to cook and we preferred it without the egg that it was served with, just the sauce that was on the plate with it was perfect. Also had some hot sake, I found it just ok but I’m not a big sake fan to begin with so couldn’t tell a good one from a bad one. The service was outstanding. We made a reservation over a week in advance that we needed to change and it was really easy to make that change 2 days in advance. Excellent dinner and one of our more memorable foodie stops in Tokyo this trip.

[Read first] I’m always happy to leave reviews, but they were pretty persistent about asking for them while waiting for dessert and before the bill, with a few reminders. It felt a bit uncomfortable, though they don’t pressure anyone to give good reviews for freebies. The high ratings likely reflect the overall experience, myself included. Saw the amazing reviews on Google Maps and decided to give this place a try. Managed to walk in without a reservation, which was a nice surprise. It didn’t feel super local since most of the customers were speaking English, but overall the experience was still very nice. They recommended the premium course, which had a good variety of cuts and came with appetizers, dessert, and tea. Ryuichi-san was very attentive and friendly - he helped us cook the first piece and the last few pieces, and let us grill the rest the way we liked. The restaurant was playing jazz when I visited. It was a bit loud for me, but the vibes were still good for a slightly premium dinner.

Two words: JUST GO!! Fabulous restaurant. We ordered the Premium Set and this will probably be the best meat you will ever have. Each cut of beef was different and had their unique tastes. The Kobe beef was truly amazing. The service was also outstanding. Our server Hikaru was so welcoming and nice and explained every part of our dinner to us and taught us how to grill the meat properly. Unforgettable meal.

Tsubasa was our server and his English was amazing. The beef was so tender it was amazing and Tsubasa helped us along the way. Explaining the dishes and even cooked some for us! He gave us times to leave the beef for a perfect cook and the different times depending on the meat time. He told us he'd only just started 2 months ago after our meal but it felt like he'd been here forever. He knew the menu inside out and the specifications of the dishes. It was certainly a premium experience and the meat was top notch. The wagyu even came out with it's own certificate! (You don't eat the bit though).

Incredible!! Best steak we have ever had. Tsubasa Tomita was our server!! He was amazing, so informative. We got the standard course which was so filling and every piece of meat was outstanding. I can’t recommend this place enough. We came from the states and were celebrating a birthday. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday dinner.

Amazing birthday dinner here at Yakiniku Washino! Came across this place from a forum so we decided to visit. Ryoya greeted us warmly and was very accommodating & friendly. The food was AMAZING super high quality and very fair pricing compared to the US. Although they didn’t have a kids menu we were able to stay for a while and enjoy a delicious dinner. Would definitely recommend checking this place out.

OMG!!! Cannot explain enough how good the food and service was. We got the premium set menu and it was immaculate. Couldn’t have been recommended a better choice. It’s just something you have to come try for yourself. The meat is so succulent and juicy, which just melts in your mouth. The Sukiyaki style sirloin is to die for. We were served by Risa who was so great at her job. The service she provided was what you’d expect at a fine restaurant. Her friendliness and kindness made us feel so comfortable and welcome. Would come back again when we come back to Japan!! Love!!!

The food and service were excellent. Tsubasa Tomita was our server, and he was incredibly helpful and friendly. He walked us through the entire ordering process, explained everything clearly, and checked in on us throughout the meal. He truly made the experience outstanding. Our first night in Japan couldn’t have started any better