Yoshihashi

Yoshihashi has 1 michelin star and you can get lunch sukiyaki set for about $ 20 worth. My meal was, by no means, a 1 michelin star experience. If you are there to experience the actual meal that earned them their michelin star, you should come for dinner and pay the appropriate $ 150+ price tag.
The place isn’t busy so you don’t need a reservation. It is a little difficult to find but nothing that google maps can’t help you with. When you walk in, they supposedly give foreigners a card that says that they do not speak English and to please return with a Japanese speaking guest. I didn’t get one of those but then again, I spoke Japanese to them from the beginning. I did see a lot of foreigners, some Europeans and some Chinese, but everyone had to get by with their limited Japanese. If you don’t speak a lick of it, either pre-​learn some food ordering phrases or just skip it?
They are known for the sukiyaki. We both got it even though I was tempted to get the beef bento box that is supposedly more popular with the locals. I thought the sukiyaki was just okay. I would not have ordered it again so I regretted not trying the beef bento.
The service and presentation were both quite good though. The restaurant is in tatami mat. You have to remove your shoes so make sure to bring socks if you aren’t already wearing one. You also have to pay in cash for lunch so make sure to have your Japanese Yen ready.

The best sukiyaki ever. Come at lunch time to get the lunch deal! You get amazing sukiyaki for about $ 20, which is SO worth it. They open at 11:30 for lunch, and there usually isn’t a line. I got there at 11:15 and I was the first one.
Once you go in, take off your shoes and take a seat at the bar. They’ll offer you hot tea or cold tea, and now it’s time to order your sukiyaki! They call it gyu-​nabe here, which translates to beef pot. That’s what you want to order! They also have the option of a premium gyu nabe for an extra $ 10, which I assume is higher quality beef. That’s probably not necessary though, because the normal beef is already wagyu and tastes amazing. Next time I come though, I might try the premium to see if there is a real difference.
It comes with rice, miso soup, pickles, and a raw egg. You need to beat the raw egg and when you’re eating the sukiyaki, dip the beef into the raw egg before you eat it. That’s the traditional way to eat sukiyaki. Besides beef, there’s also tofu, onions, mushrooms, leek, and vermicelli noodles in the sukiyaki, so it’s a lot of food. Be sure to finish it all anyway to be respectful: P.
Tip: be careful not to touch the copper pot it comes in, it’s very hot.
Ah I can’t wait for the day when I’m in Tokyo again, because I’ll definitely want to come back here. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

We tried to make a reservation using our hotel concierge. However, they don’t accommodate non-​Japanese speakers. Luckily my friend who lives there was able to make a reservation and join us for dinner. The sukiyaki is amazing. Hands down the best I’ve had. Their beef is perfectly marbled. It’s so tender it melts in your mouth. It was so fatty that it was too much to have more than 3 pieces. They also whip up the egg white so that it’s foamy for you to dip the egg in.

The sukiyaki gods have spoken and delivered!
I’ve always been a fan of sukiyaki and shabu shabu whenever the moment presents itself in front of my watering mouth. Yoshihashi is that epitome of what fantastic sukiyaki should be, and is a must-​try when you are in Tokyo.
With limited information online aside from an address, my friends and I took to the streets to find this place. It is definitely a hidden gem– right in an alleyway that looks more residential than anything. There is a small sign that welcomes you to its restaurant.
For starters, the atmosphere is fantastic. It is laid out like a Japanese ryokan, so you’ll be removing your shoes for this adventure! Before entering, they will give you a warning in English that they can’t serve non-​Japanese speakers. Not because they’re racist, but I believe the language barrier scares the management, especially if you do not know how to properly eat sukiyaki. TIP: KNOW how to eat sukiyaki before coming here. Youtube it!
However, don’t let that scare you from trying! Politely bow and say you’ll be ok. A little thumbs up or resounding HAI will do.
Non-​speakers seemed to be grouped up together in one table. However, even if you can’t read Japanese, just tell them you want the «sukiyaki,» or «gyu-​nabe (beef hot pot)» for your meal. At a cost of ¥2150, you get an amazing, Michelin-​star meal delivered right to you!
The sukiyaki here is phenomenal. The beef was extremely tender, and the vegetables cooked inside was extremely flavorful. Of course, dipping it into the signature Japanese egg made it an absolute joy to eat. I promise you there won’t be anything left over on your plate at the end of this meal.
Next time I come back to Tokyo, I would love to try this spot again and pick something else!
Yoshihashi opened at 11:30 when we went, so I’d say that’s a good time to get there to experience their lunch offerings.

Yoshihashi is hands-​down, the best sukiyaki I have ever had in Tokyo or anywhere for that matter.
Part of Yoshihashi’s charm is in the extremely well-​balanced yet rich sukiyaki course but also the fact that it comes with an incredible affordable price tag, high end traditional japanese tatami atmosphere and tucked away on a small side street in the heart of Tokyo in Moto-​Akasaka.
However, while it is certainly a winning marriage of all of the above factors coming together — the food has got to be great first and foremost.
Yoshihashi’s sukiyaki (or as they also call it «gyu-​nabe» at this establishment) is of the finest. Preparing and serving only the fattiest but melt-​in-​your-​mouth, buttery wagyu for your sukiyaki course. The light sweet shoyu-​mirin based sukiyaki sauce is paired together with a high quality raw japanese egg and the result is deadly good. Unfortunately, since we only came to lunch — the raw egg was not prepared in their signature way (which is to use only the egg whites and whip it into a frothy meringue-​like dipping sauce for the beef) — but even just beating the raw egg and dipping the sukiyaki meat into the egg was buttery, rich, artery clogging treat.
Asides from the sukiyaki, their ami bento is their other popular course set for lunch which only has limited quantities they serve. However we did not try it but noticed it was just as popular amongst the locals who came but wanted something different.
Ambience here is up there as well, where when you arrive at the restaurant — you will be pleasantly surprised the exterior and interior architecture hold true to the traditional japanese style. Shoes must be removed and you are led to your counter or tatami room seat by a kimono-​clad maitre’d. It is peaceful and quiet with a small view of a zen-​garden in both the tatami rooms and counter. To further encourage the tranquility of the restaurant, No pictures are allowed and patrons observe soft conversations only.
Value is phenomenal considering this place is a one michelin restaurant, no reservation taken and portions are on the larger side for lunch. Every set meal will set you back exactly 2160 jpy, unless you choose to get the larger meal set which will be a little over 3000 jpy.
Highly recommended for first time visitors looking for a high quality sukiyaki lunch in a traditional setting in the heart of Tokyo (just off Aoyama-​dori)

A quick google search for the best sukiyaki in Tokyo gave me Yoshihashi.
Wagyu beef are used with select vegetables for dinner service. A chef will help u cook it table side. And like most Michelin started establishments in this city, that costs a lot more than your usual dinner. Way more.
Thank goodness for lunch service! Served by the bar their sukiyaki lunch set is made in the kitchen with premium grade beef. Not Wagyu but still close. Cost less than dinner service. Way less.
Restaurant is located in what seemed like a backyard small parking lot of a building. No signs. At least in English. Trust your google map on this one. You’re not lost, it’s there. You will see a sign for L’Oasis. Enter the door and turn right. Shoe cubbies on the right and the cashier on the left.
For Non-​Japanese readers: This place seem to be a secret to gaijins (foreigners), they do not have English menus and staff speaks very little English. Brush up on your sign language for saying two (lol) or how many orders you need and say «Sukiyaki» lol. If lady in Kimono points to the first one on the menu just nod and smile. Trust me. Or if you want to be adventurous and be surprised point to something else. I’m sure whatever that would be, it would be great. Oh and don’t forget to say «Sumimasen» (excuse me) if you need to catch their attention.
Definitely a must visit when you’re in Tokyo.

This review is for the lunch hour dining at the Michelin 1 rated restaurant. After yet another back alley walk, we made it to the destination.
There is no menu in English so we made things simple. 2 Sukiyakis. This place is very well known for their wagyu beef but that was only for dinner. What we had was close. Slow cooked short rib, onions, scallions, noodle, mushrooms with a raw egg, rice, pickled vegetables and miso soup.
Very delicious. Also, you can get a peek at the chefs preparing the food if you’re sitting downstairs by the food bar.