Marunomi

The Kuroge wagyu steak is made with cuts such as A5-grade shoulder triangle or togarashi, selected from what is being served that day. One diner reported that their beef was cooked on the teppan until pink in the middle, then enjoyed with wasabi and salt. The cut varies from day to day, and cooking takes time, so this is a good centrepiece for an unhurried meal.

Alongside the meat dishes, the menu at Marunomi includes yakisoba, okonomiyaki, tonpeiyaki and gooey cheese omelettes. One diner mentioned having the cheese omelette with ponzu, and the selection lends itself both to sharing several teppan dishes and to ordering a single plate with drinks. Another diner reported that, as the menu had many dishes with sauce-based flavours, the owner suggested making their yakisoba with salt instead. It is one example of a diner discussing a preference with the owner. You can stick with the usual yakisoba or ask about an adjustment to suit the flavours of the rest of your meal.

The drinks list includes several tea highballs, described as being made with carefully selected tea leaves and beans. Options include green tea, hōjicha and oolong tea highballs. Sake is served by the glass in 100 ml portions, with labels changing according to the day's stock. A tea highball could suit the teppan dishes, or you could ask the owner which sake is available that day.

There is counter seating for solo drinks as well as space for group meals. This izakaya centres on teppan cooking, with a range of food and drinks to choose from.