Horumon Genya — Restaurant in Odawara

After visiting Mt. Hakone we wanted to get some food before heading back to Tokyo. Staying away from the main strip of restaurants has done us well on this trip and this was no exception. We saw a small sign on the side of a building that said Japanese BBQ & Beer and started looking. Once we found it the owner was still setting up as we got there a few minutes before 17:00 when they open for dinner. After sitting down and looking over the menu we weren't too excited at first but after ordering all of our fears were put to rest. The taste of the wagyu was downright impressive and we ended up ordering several more plates since they were on the small side for two people and wanted to try other cuts of meat. In the end after probably 6-8 plates and almost just as many beers and whiskey we left stuffed and wishing we had more room. So far this has been my favorite place to eat while in Japan. When I come back I'll definitely be...

Got into hakone and decided to get a lunch before a treck up the mountain to our hotel. Had a search around on Google maps and saw this was the highest rated place in the area so we thought we would give it a try, and we were not disappointed. We got the set meal to share between two and a few extra dishes thrown in that we wanted to try. When we said we were sharing they offered us the large rice which we took and it was loads of food. The picture attached is after we had finished the set meal plate which arrived first. Everything...

Easily the BEST restaurant we've tried in Japan. I will come back to this place every time I'm in Japan. When all other restaurants in Hakone were full and had long wait times, this place seated the two of us right away. The quality of their premium beef is outstanding. Possibly the best meat I have ever had in my life (I'm a strict carnivore). I ordered the salted Bottom flaps, Top round and Superior rib. My wife really enjoyed the Korean vegetable pancake and the...