Ikinari Steak Ikebukuro east gate — Restaurant in Tokyo

I have been to the Ikinari Steak chain many times in the past and have always had a good experience.

However this time I ordered my usual fillet steak costing ¥1,800 for 200 grams (roughly £14.00) and they served me at least 140 grams of pure gristle and fat which definitely wasn't a fillet cut.

I complained and showed them the tiny overcooked bit of steak that I was left with and asked if they could rectify the situation, but this being Japan they said I had ordered it so I had to either eat it or pay for it without eating it...

The most expensive steak ever... 3 tiny mouthfuls for £14.00 I definitely won't be returning to Ikinari Steak restaurants again in the future.

Their rapid expansion and popularity has led to a huge drop in standards. The restaurant was filthy with menus covered in old gravy and bits of meat juice. The counter where you order was littered with old pieces of raw meat and the staff were unfriendly.

The complaint was also made in Japanese by my Japanese girlfriend so it wasnt a miscommunication on my part either.

Totally...

Been to a few outlets before. Steak's quality is worth for it's cosy and place is meant to be a eat and go "express" type. Suitable for working adults and I see many of them dining during lunch and after work alone.

Standard sauce is available freeflow at your table for steak and only those items with a marking on the menu are entitled to choose different type of sauces ( garlic etc ).

Overall a above average experience and I believe go the price, there are different and better alternative out there, especially in a vibrant and beef loved...

Wanted some steak so had a look on Google and this place had good reviews. We walked inside and the place is a standing restaurant which we weren't expecting! I got the sirloin and husband got ribeye topside. The steaks came sizzling on an iron plate and you get to add steak sauce onto it yourself (as little or as much as you like) along with other condiments available, we started eating steak with wasabi since we got to Japan as we love the combo.

Both dishes are tasty and we'd recommend coming here for a bite if you don't mind standing...