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About this place
Just a short stroll from Hankyu Saiin Station, dinner at Yuuraku starts with setting the tone through the opening order. The cuts that immediately draw the eye are the tongue sashimi (tan sashi) and seasoned beef tartare (yukhoe), both showcasing exceptional freshness. A tongue tartare (tan yukke) is also on offer, making an ideal starter to enjoy with a draught beer, a large bottle of lager, or chilled makgeolli before lighting the grill.
The heart of the barbecue lineup rests reliably on premium tongue (jo-tan) and premium skirt steak (jo-harami), two cuts that diners consistently single out for their flavor and tenderness. The tabletop grill can be varied further with special loin (tokujo rosu) or special short rib (tokujo bara), as well as a rich selection of offal such as jo-mino (beef rumen), tetchan (large intestine), and chewy agosuji (jaw tendon). Interspersing the rich meats with fresh chisa lettuce, kimchi, and namul brings vegetables and pickles into balanced play.
As the meal winds down, comforting broths and rice dishes come to the fore. Guests often enjoy stirring a bowl of rice straight into the rich oxtail soup, though ordering tail kuppa (oxtail soup with rice) directly is just as satisfying. A bowl of cold noodles offers another refreshing way to conclude the evening.
The restaurant accommodates group meals comfortably, with reviews making mention of traditional tatami seating. Operating exclusively for dinner, popular cuts can sell out as the evening progresses, making early bookings and early arrival the most reliable approach.
