Ushigoro
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Ushigoro Gotanda: A5 wagyu cooked at your table, no shortcuts.
Ushigoro is yakiniku done with the kind of single-mindedness that comes from knowing exactly what matters. A5 Japanese black wagyu, tabletop grilling, and nothing else to distract from the meat. This Gotanda outpost sits in the Shinagawa ward, open every day from 4 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., ready to cook what you order the moment you sit down.
No theatre. No apologies. Just beef, fire, and the quiet confidence of a place that understands restraint.
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