Sendai Tanya Rikyu Tokyo Station Gransta Yaesu Branch — Restaurant in Tokyo

Rikyu Tokyoekiten — stumbled across this ox tongue restaurant while looping around Tokyo Station and decided to give it a try. Ended up being a strong first stop.

The ox tongue here is thinner and more tender than what I’ve had at BBQ places. Instead of being charred and crispy, it’s cooked evenly to the chef’s recommendation, which gave me a better appreciation of how locals enjoy it. We ordered the deluxe set to try a full range of cuts — each had subtle differences in taste and texture, though the richness of the meat means a smaller set would easily satisfy.

As a foreigner, I leaned on the dipping sauce to balance the flavours, but the rice and soup did a great job of refreshing the palate too. The chilli side was another standout for adding an extra flavour profile. Staff were very kind, double-checking our order (it was quite a lot!) and making sure everything was correct.

Personally, I still like a bit of charcoal flavour, but this was a great experience and my dad — usually a very harsh critic — thought it was excellent. A solid recommendation for ox...

I’ve eaten at Rikyu Tokyoekiten almost every time I visit Tokyo. It’s located inside Gransta Tokyo, within Tokyo Station, which makes it super convenient for travelers or anyone in transit.

Their specialty is gyutan (grilled beef tongue), a famous dish from Sendai. The gyutan set meal with barley rice, oxtail soup, and pickles is my go-to… it’s flavorful, tender, and perfectly balanced.

Even during busy hours, the service is fast, and the food is always consistent. It’s an ideal stop for a quick but authentic Japanese meal right in the heart of the station.

If you’re looking for Sendai-style gyutan in Tokyo, this is definitely worth...

It is outside the ticket gate but the location was a little hard to find. Included the map of Gransta to help. I found the place by asking directions for Starbucks which was close by and went from there.

Ordered the grilled beef tongue, absolutely delicious. The set came with a salad, fish cake appetiser, oxtail soup, barley rice, entree, and a delightful mochi ball as dessert. I understand that they switch them up occasionally to make it interesting for regular customers.

There was no wait when I went there around 1:15pm on a Wednesday. Can’t wait to go back for...