Ichinotani — Restaurant in Tokyo

It’s our first time with whale. We came to the right place. We picked the 5000yen course menu which included a good selection of whale sashimi + different cooking methods - roast, fried, yukhoe and nigiri. Even though Japanese is obviously the primary language, everything was concise and very comprehensible {menu has some English descriptors}. Service is very friendly. An old lady who took drink orders and recommended amazing sake to pair {beer goes amazing though} with our meal and a younger gentleman who took our food order, prepared and explained it. Strongly recommend to anyone looking to have a taste of whale.

P.s/ I read before there was a 10% charge on paying with card but this is not true as we were charged exactly the same amount...

A unique culinary adventure

Diving into Ichiontani's whale-centric menu, the steak stole the spotlight, impressing with a nice texture and rich flavor that left a lasting impression.

However, the journey took a turn with the Sashimi assortment. While the variety of cuts was intriguing, it deviated significantly from the usual fish Sashimi experience. Some pieces proved challenging to chew, creating a contrast to the expected melt-in-the-mouth sensation. Regrettably, this unconventional approach didn't resonate with my palate.

Despite the hit-and-miss, Ichiontani's commitment to exploring unique culinary avenues, especially with the stellar steak, makes it a noteworthy spot for those seeking unconventional dining...

First time trying out whale meat.

As we had never tried whale meat before, we had no idea which cuts to choose. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The assisted in explanatining which cuts come from where and how best to cook it.

The chef was more than accommodating with the portion sizing and flexibility in selection of cuts as we wanted to try a larger selection but less qty of each cut so that we could a larger range.

Highly recommended if you are serious about trying...