This is Yoon, the store manager. Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our store. Also, thank you very much for visiting this blog today.
[The bond between the town of Otsuka and “Jan”]
Otsuka, where our store is located, is a very attractive city that is sandwiched between the large terminal stations and sightseeing spots of Ikebukuro and Sugamo, but has its own unique and relaxing atmosphere. It is a place where the Toden Arakawa Line runs through with a pleasant rattling sound, and in front of the station there are old-fashioned independent shops and a lively shopping street, where the atmosphere of the good old Showa era and the humanity of the downtown area remain strong.
I really love this city called Otsuka. If you walk down the road“The weather is nice today.” “How was yesterday?”There is a warm community here where people talk to each other. In Otsuka, we, “Jan,” were born with a strong desire to “help the local people eat truly delicious meat to the fullest and smile from the bottom of their hearts.”
I believe that Yakiniku has a mysterious, magical power that connects people and brightens up any occasion. The time spent watching the meat sizzling and making aromatic sounds as it grills on the grill brings back the feeling of being a child and fills everyone with excitement. And the moment you take a bite of the piping hot, premium meat, the smiles on your face are huge. I am most happy and proud that Jan’s yakiniku can be a part of your daily life, whether it’s an important celebration with your family, a lively work gathering with colleagues, a conversation with close friends, or a special treat for yourself.
[Determination behind the idea of “Price is downtown, taste is high class”]
As I mentioned in the title of today’s blog,“Price is downtown, taste is high class”This word is the biggest concept of us at “Jan”, and it is a belief that we can never give up.
Our biggest pride is that we“Kuroge Wagyu Beef”is. However, even if you say Kuroge Wagyu beef in one bite, the quality is from perfect to perfect. At our restaurant, we take advantage of our unique and powerful procurement routes that we have cultivated over many years and our uncompromising eye for meat, and carefully select and purchase only A5 and A4 rank Japanese black beef that is in the best condition each day.
If you go to high-end yakiniku restaurants in Ginza or Roppongi, you’ll find exquisite meat with perfectly marbled marbling that costs a few thousand yen per plate. At our store, we cut our profits to the bare minimum and return the maximum amount to our customers.“Otsuka’s downtown prices”We are offering.
“How can you produce such delicious meat for so cheap?”Fortunately, we often receive questions from our customers. The biggest secret lies in “buying in blocks” and “hand-cutting in the store.” Rather than purchasing so-called “labor-saving” meat that is cut into small pieces, we purchase it in large blocks. Then, in the store’s kitchen, I pick up a knife and carefully draw out the excess sinew from each piece, carefully checking the fibers and marbling of the meat, and hand-cut it to the optimal thickness and size.
This process is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, but this handiwork by skilled craftsmen who spares no effort is the secret to bringing out the meat’s natural flavor, sweetness, and melt-in-the-mouth tenderness to the fullest while achieving significant cost reductions.
■Jan’s absolutely recommended menu■
Here, we would like to introduce some of our signature menu items that you should definitely try when you visit us.
・Jan specialty Wagyu ribs: 1,000 yen (1,100 yen including tax)
This is our absolute signature menu item, and is ordered by almost 100% of the customers who visit our store. The moment the ribs are placed on a hot grill, the high-quality fat begins to melt, emitting a fragrant smoke that whets the appetite. When you put it in your mouth, it melts so much that you don’t even need to chew, and the rich, elegant sweetness that is unique to Kuroge Wagyu beef spreads throughout your mouth. We are proud to be able to offer this overwhelming quality at this price.
・Jotan salt: 2,500 yen (2,750 yen including tax)
This is a must-have dish for tongue lovers and meat connoisseurs. The softest and fatty tongue, only a small amount of which can be obtained from one cow.“Tangen”Only that part was sliced into thick, surprisingly luxurious pieces.
Crispy and fragrant on the outside, crunchy on the inside, with a unique and pleasant texture, you can fully enjoy the juicy meat juices that overflow with every bite. Enjoy with plenty of our special green onion salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
・Top skirt steak:1,600 yen (1,760 yen including tax)
This specially selected skirt steak has the best balance between the rich flavor of the red meat and the sweetness of the fat.
High-quality Japanese beef skirt steak is extremely rare and valuable on the market, and it is difficult to sell it at this price, but “Jan” has developed a unique route and has succeeded in stably purchasing it.
The meat is thick yet surprisingly tender, and the flavor perfectly intertwined with the rich homemade sauce makes it a devilishly delicious dish that will make you never want to stop eating freshly cooked white rice.
・Assorted fresh hormones: 1,600 yen (1,760 yen including tax)
For Wagyu beef offal, freshness and preparation are the most important factors.
At our restaurant, we carefully wash and prepare fish such as shimachō, maruchō, and minnow, and thoroughly rub them with a special spicy miso sauce that brings out the sweetness of the offal.
The juicy texture that bursts in your mouth and the flavor of the high-quality fat that oozes out the more you chew, go perfectly with ice-cold draft beer or a refreshing highball, and you’ll be drinking more and more.
[Great supporting role! Thorough attention to side menu]
The main character of yakiniku is, of course, the meat, but “Jan” does not compromise on the supporting actors who bring out the potential of the meat even more. It is a given for a Yakiniku restaurant that the meat is delicious, and I believe that the quality of the side menu is the mark of a famous restaurant.
for example,“Homemade kimchi platter”carefully pickles carefully selected Chinese cabbage, radish, and cucumber with a secret yangnyeom blend of high-quality chili peppers, salted fish, and fruits imported from Korea.
It has just the right amount of sourness to wash away the rich fat of Wagyu beef, and a deep, lingering aftertaste, making it perfect for a break from chopsticks.
It is also a standard way to finish Yakiniku.“Jan’s special homemade cold noodles”is proud of its clear golden soup, which is made by boiling beef bones for hours to remove the scum.
The smooth and springy noodles that go down your throat and the refreshing yet cold soup that is packed with beef flavor will gently and refreshingly fill your stomach after enjoying yakiniku.
Every day, I see customers who say, “I’m too full to eat anymore,” but they eat the cold noodles completely and leave them alone.
[The best present we received from our customers]
Here, I would like to share with you a heartwarming and unforgettable anecdote that I experienced while standing in a store.
One weekday evening, a family of four came to our store. The group consisted of elementary school-aged boys and girls, and their parents. Dad looked a little embarrassed and said, “Actually, today I was promoted to project leader, which is something I’ve always wanted to do.So today, I decided to eat some delicious food with my family, so I came to see Jan, who I’ve been curious about for a long time.”
When I heard this, I was filled with the same sense of celebration as if it were my own restaurant, and I put all my effort into preparing a platter of the finest Kuroge Wagyu beef.
Every time the meat is brought to the table and grilled on the grill, the children“Wow! The meat is shiny!” “It’s so soft and delicious!”and was very excited. Father and mother were happily drinking glasses while watching the scene with narrowed eyes.
When I was leaving, my father walked up to me and said,“Yun-san, it was really delicious. Even though it tastes like something from a high-end restaurant, when I looked at the bill I was surprised at how reasonable the price was. The whole family was smiling so much that I feel like I’ll be able to work hard at work again tomorrow. It was the best promotion celebration, thank you.”He strongly asked me to shake his hand.
The proud smile on the father’s face and the satisfied faces on the children’s faces are still vividly etched in my mind. This is the biggest reason why I am running a shop called “Jan” here in Otsuka, and it is what makes it so rewarding. Through delicious meat, we are able to witness important moments in our customers’ lives and provide them with vitality for tomorrow. I couldn’t be more pleased.
[Lastly to everyone]
This is a very long post, but thank you very much for reading to the end. I would be happy if I could convey even a little bit of the passion I have for meat and for our customers.
In the warm and friendly town of Otsuka, “Jan” will continue to move forward without stopping as a yakiniku stadium that is loved by both local residents and those who visit from afar. The quality of the meat, the customer-friendly prices, and above all, the cozy space and hospitality. In all of these areas, we strongly desire to be a store that continues to evolve every day without being satisfied with the current situation.
Whether you have never visited our store yet or you are a valued regular customer, please enjoy the finest Kuroge Wagyu beef to your heart’s content at Jan tonight or next weekend. Great for a fun time with friends, an important date with your lover, or a family get-together. No matter what the scene, you will never regret it.
All of our staff members are looking forward to your visit with their lively smiles and the finest quality meat. Fill your stomach and heart with delicious meat and recharge your energy for tomorrow!
If you’re hungry, don’t hesitate to go to “Jan” in Otsuka! We look forward to the day when we can meet you at our store.
[Store information/reservation information]
Enjoy the best Yakiniku experience in Otsuka! We offer the finest Kuroge Wagyu beef at an amazing downtown price. We anticipate that the restaurant will be fully booked on weekends, holidays, and peak dinner hours, making it difficult to accommodate guests. In order to avoid wasting your valuable time, we strongly recommend that you make your reservation as early as possible when you plan to visit us. Please feel free to make an online reservation or contact us by phone.
・Yakiniku Stadium Jan Otsuka Main Store
・Address: 1F SK Building, 2-11-1 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
・Telephone number: 03-3910-9065
・Click here to make a reservation:https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1323/A132302/13168261/
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