Ningyocho Imahan

We had the Sukiyaki Dan lunch set.  The meal starts with an appetizer plate, and sashimi.  At this location, a staff member cooks all three pieces of meat for you in a thin layer of warashita, followed by cooking eggs in the sauce and fat left in the pan.  The meat is rich, so three pieces of the "finest" quality is more than enough.  Eating the first piece of meat is truly transcendent.  The vegetables (lotus root, negi, chrysanthemum leaves, shitake, ginko nuts) are high quality.  You can request more egg and rice as needed.

Staff are very kind, and the service is impeccable. It is not necessary that you speak Japanese. I highly recommend this place for tourists -- yes, it is not cheap -- but the history, ambiance, service in a private room, and high quality meat cooked in a sukiyaki style, make it a special and memorable meal.  It is no surprise that when we dined, there were Japanese families celebrating special occasions.