Mori-no-Butchers

Kōrakuen & Akihabara


'No meat, no life' is the catchphrase of this rustic and hip restaurant specialising in grilled steak, lamb and chicken. The cuts of meat are good and prices reasonable, especially for the accompanying wines, which are generally around ¥2500 a bottle. The old wood and concrete building is atmospheric, too.

For weekday lunch there's only a choice between a set steak or pork plate, but you get a whopper serve for a value price.


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