This is Yoon, the store manager. Thank you very much for your continued patronage of our store. Also, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for choosing this blog from among the many websites out there.
Well, this time, we actually received a very grateful and enthusiastic request from a regular customer who always visits our store and reads our blog without fail: “In your next blog, please include stories about my favorites, “Stewed Beef Bowl” and “Awase Mori”!
We hope you enjoy reading this as a warm anecdote unique to the homey atmosphere of “Jan.”
[The charm of Otsuka and Jan’s unchanging beliefs]
Otsuka, where we, “Jan,” have our shop, is a wonderful city where you can spend your own relaxing time, even though it is adjacent to the huge terminal Ikebukuro and Sugamo, known as Grandma’s Harajuku. In front of the station, the Toden Arakawa Line runs through with a pleasant rattling sound, and the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era and the atmosphere of the downtown area are still very much present.
If you walk down the road“Manager, how are you today?”The neighbors called out to me. Supported by such a warm community, we are here in Otsuka.“We want local people to eat their fill of really delicious meat and smile from the bottom of their hearts.”I stand at the store every day with this in mind.
Our store name is“Yakiniku Stadium”It has the word. Rather than being a quiet, pretentious high-end restaurant, we want to be a lively, passionate space filled with the sounds of meat sizzling on grills, the sound of glasses crashing into each other, and the sound of everyone’s laughter. Such a wish is put into it.
And the biggest concept we can never give up on is“Price is downtown, taste is high class”is. Carefully selected A5 and A4 rank Kuroge Wagyu beef with excellent marbling that can be found at high-end Yakiniku restaurants in Ginza and Roppongi. It is the pride and mission of “Jan” to offer this at “Otsuka’s downtown prices,” which cut profits to the bare minimum and return maximum returns to customers.
The secret to achieving this lies in “buying in blocks” and “hand-cutting in the store.” Rather than purchasing meat that is finely cut into individual parts, we purchase it in large blocks.
Then, in the kitchen, I grab a knife and carefully cut each piece by hand, paying close attention to the direction of the fibers and the way the marbling enters the meat. The time and effort put in by these craftsmen is the secret to significantly reducing costs and maximizing the potential of Wagyu beef.
[The secret behind the exquisite “stewed beef bowl”]
So, in response to your request for a title, I would like to start by talking passionately about our restaurant’s hidden specialty, “Stewed Beef Bowl,” which has now become a very popular signature menu item for both lunch and dinner.
■Special stew beef bowl: 900 yen
“Gyudon made seriously by a yakiniku restaurant.” That’s what this dish is. The finest Kuroge Wagyu beef available at our store. When carefully cutting a block of meat by hand, the edges and high-quality tendons inevitably come out. At “Jan”, we never waste this delicious meat. This Wagyu beef tendon and trimmings are simmered in a large pot for hours and hours, with a special homemade sweet and salty sauce, while thoroughly removing the bitterness.
The meat is carefully simmered over a long period of time until it becomes so soft that you can easily cut it with chopsticks, and it melts the moment you put it in your mouth. The sweetness of the high-quality fat from the Wagyu beef and the deep richness of the special sauce create a rich soup that clings tightly to the piping hot white rice, making it truly “so delicious that you’ll be left speechless.”
During lunchtime, there is no end to the number of businessmen who come to our store every day to eat this, saying, “It’s a source of stamina for work in the afternoon!” Also, during dinner time, many customers enjoy sharing the dish with others as the “ultimate final meal” after enjoying yakiniku to the fullest. This is Jan’s signature dish, condensing the flavor of Kuroge Wagyu beef to its fullest. If you haven’t tried it yet, please give it a try.
[If you’re lost, this is it! Overwhelmingly satisfying “Awase”]
Another very popular menu item that we have received a lot of requests for is the “Awase Mori”.
■Jan special assortment: 1,000 yen
When you go to Jan, do you ever spend a happy but troubled time looking at the menu, wanting to try the stewed beef bowl but also the curry? This product was created in response to the customer’s request, “I want to eat a little bit of both delicious parts!”“Assortment”is.For customers visiting our store for the first time, we confidently recommend that you start here. This menu is packed with the charm of “Jan”.
[Great supporting role! Thorough attention to side menu]
Of course, “Jan” does not compromise on not only the main meat and gyudon, but also the side menu that complements them.
for example,“Homemade kimchi platter”carefully picks carefully selected Chinese cabbage, radish, and cucumber with a secret yangnyeom blend of high-quality chili peppers and salted fish from Korea. It has just the right amount of sourness and deep richness that washes away the rich fat of Wagyu beef, making it perfect as a snack or as an accompaniment to alcohol.
Also,“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 cold soup packed with the flavor of beef will gently and refreshingly fill your stomach after enjoying yakiniku.
[Lastly to everyone]
The title started with a loving request from a customer, “please include the stewed beef bowl with side dishes,” but I hope that it conveys even a little bit of our passion for meat, the city of Otsuka, and above all our gratitude to our customers.
“Jan” will continue to evolve as a Yakiniku stadium loved by everyone in the warm and friendly town of Otsuka, without ever stopping. The quality of the meat, the downtown prices that are close to our customers, and above all, the cozy space and spirit of hospitality. In all of these areas, we will strive to be the best without being satisfied with the status quo.
Today’s lunch is full of stamina, and it’s a good idea to enjoy the “Stewed Beef Bowl” made with lots of love. This weekend, you can enjoy a relaxing lunch with your family or close friends.
No matter what occasion you come to our store, we are confident that you will not regret it. All of our staff members are looking forward to your visit with their lively smiles and the finest quality meat.
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.
・Kuroge Wagyu Beef Specialty 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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