The Original Gyutan Tradition, Passed Down and Served in Tokyo

Mori no Miyako Tasuke (Nihonbashi Branch)

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

A popular set for savoring Sendai specialties

The Perfect Combination: "Salt-Grilled Gyutan Set (3 Slices, 6 Pieces) with Tororo"

The "Salt-Grilled Gyutan Set (3 Slices, 6 Pieces) with Tororo" offers a winning combination of "Grilled Beef Tongue," "Barley Rice," and "Tororo" (grated yam). A welcome addition is the "Special Japanese-Style Oxtail Soup," simmered over low heat for hours for a rich yet light flavor. Skilled chefs grill each slice of "Grilled Beef Tongue" individually, giving it an appetizing grilled aroma and a satisfying bite while keeping it tender and juicy. The secret salt seasoning strikes just the right balance to bring out the savory flavor of the meat. The aromatic "Barley Rice" and smooth "Tororo" (grated yam) pair exceptionally well with the beef tongue, allowing diners to fully savor the traditional flavors passed down from the previous generation.

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  Thick-Cut Gyutan Slowly Aged at Low Temperature

  Selected beef tongue is cut into thick slices, seasoned individually with a secret salt blend, then slowly aged at a low temperature until ready to eat. The aging concentrates the savory flavor, resulting in a tender texture and a deep, rich taste that develops with every bite.

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  Light and Delicate "Special Japanese-Style Oxtail Soup"

  "Special Japanese-Style Oxtail Soup" is made by slowly simmering beef tail over low heat to reduce excess fat and draw out its savory flavor, making it an excellent match for "Grilled Gyutan." Fragrant green onions add depth while keeping the finish light, resulting in a rich yet refined soup.

Popular pairings

A great-value set pairing "Grilled-Gyutan" with drinks

"Choi-nomi Set"

The "Choi-nomi Set" includes one alcoholic drink and several small dishes chosen to pair well with it, including edamame and the restaurant's signature "Grilled Gyutan" (grilled beef tongue). It combines the satisfaction of savoring traditional grilled beef tongue, prepared in the style passed down from the late Keishiro Sano, who originated Sendai's famous specialty, with the ease of a casual drink. A great choice for a drink after work, while waiting to meet friends, or whenever you feel like having a light drink, this value-priced set offers a relaxing break from the rush of everyday life.

Must-try signature dish

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  "Juyondai," a Celebrated Sake Known as a "Phantom Sake"

  The restaurant offers limited quantities of "Juyondai," a highly rare sake brewed by "Takagi Shuzo," founded in 1615 in Murayama, Yamagata Prefecture. Often called a "legendary sake" because of its scarcity, Juyondai continues to attract sake enthusiasts and is a coveted label for fans to try at least once.

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  "Boiled Gyutan" So Tender It Falls Apart with Chopsticks

  "Boiled Gyutan" uses selected marbled beef tongue cut to nearly twice the thickness of "Grilled Gyutan," then simmered in consommé until tender enough to pull apart with chopsticks. With excess fat reduced, this lighter dish pairs well with drinks and is also a great choice when you want one more dish.

Restaurant highlights

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  Thick-cut beef tongue aged at a low temperature and grilled over high heat

  Thick-Cut Gyutan with Distinctive Springiness and Bite

  "Grilled Gyutan" is made from slices cut to a precise thickness and aged at a low temperature until the secret salt seasoning permeates the meat and draws out its savory flavor. Grilled quickly over high heat, it develops a fragrant exterior while remaining juicy inside, with the springy texture of thick-cut beef tongue and a deep savory flavor that builds with every bite.

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  A takeout bento featuring Sendai's famous grilled beef tongue

  "Grilled Gyutan Bento" Bringing Restaurant Flavor to Takeout

  The "Grilled Gyutan Bento" offers the same flavor as dining at the restaurant, whether enjoyed at home or at work. Order in advance to pick it up without waiting.

Interior

A relaxing time at spacious table seating

The calm, wood-accented interior offers 10 counter seats and 20 table seats. It is well suited to everything from a casual drink alone to a meal with family or friends.

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  Counter Seats for Leisurely Dining and Drinks

  Table seating accommodates everything from everyday meals to business dinners and group gatherings, giving families and friends time to enjoy Sendai's specialty grilled beef tongue together.

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  Table Seating Suited to a Variety of Occasions

  Table seating accommodates everything from everyday meals to business dinners and group gatherings, giving families and friends time to enjoy Sendai's specialty grilled beef tongue together.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

"Mori no Miyako Tasuke Nihonbashi" brings to Tokyo’s Nihonbashi area the flavor handed down directly from the restaurant where grilled beef tongue originated. Each slice of "Grilled Gyutan" is prepared individually, aged at a low temperature, and then grilled, reflecting the owner’s attention throughout the process. The spacious, relaxed interior offers both table and counter seating, making it easy for solo diners to stop by. Open for both lunch and dinner, it suits a range of dining occasions.