T nakameguro | Wagyu T-bone steak — Restaurant in Tokyo

THIS IS NOT A 5 STAR REVIEW!!! DO NOT GO!!! I simply put 5 stars so that the review wouldn’t be buried at the bottom and no one will see it. This is the WORST TOURIST TRAP and example of snake oil salesmanship I have ever seen certainly in Japan and maybe on all my travels. Yes, they have one large piece of OMI beef which they very ceremoniously cut with a hacksaw at the beginning of the meal. They cut 3 pieces of steak for 12 people and normally that would feed 3-6 people max but I will explain what they do and you can peruse the menu to verify what Im saying is true. You receive 2 small slices of that T bone for the main course. The chef very carefully trims the cooked steaks of the large marbling speckled with bits of meat and carefully stores it for use later. The first course, which is steak tartare contains very little actual steak and is filled with red radish to give the appearance of a larger quantity. Worse it is prepared ahead and served cold from the fridge and if anyone knows a steak tartare should be served at room temperature and freshly prepared. I think there excuse is that the meat is so special it melts at your body temperature but let me assure you that is not true. Even the caviar which is so ceremoniously placed atop and served from a beautiful tin marked Japan. When asked the servers sheepishly admit it comes from a farm in China. (I inquired because I have never seen Japanese caviar before) The next course was scallop and tidbits of steak which was completely unflavorful and lower quality than you get from a conveyor belt sushi. The worse disappointment was the terrible T sandwich which is appropriately named because it was terrible! It is bits of cold meat, undoubtedly taken from the day before with barely toasted bread and garnished with a tomato and lettuce and was completely tasteless. I have had 10 times better sandwiches purchased in gas stations. If this is a Katsu sandwich then tap water would be considered the finest vodka. The rest of the courses are created by using the fat, bone and speckles of meat to create a boiled meat dish, soup, sukiyaki like dish etc… which you can see on the menu. THIS IS NOT OMAKASE which is carefully individually crafted dishes this is more alike a school cafeteria where everything is made in bulk and served at the wrong temperature. Insult was added to injury when the bill came. I have been to many high end Omakase meals and I have never paid more than 7500 yen for the drinks during the meal. They had the audacity to charge 2000 yen for a glass of cheap red wine. Then added 10% tax then added 10% service charge to the whole bill. In there defense it says it on the website. However, after this pathetic meal to be handed a bill for 27,000 yen per person was insulting. Also I have never seen a service charge in Japan before. I believe the owner is American judging from the multiple Americana memorabilia scattered throughout the restaurant and the soundtrack of Queen playing in the background. Japanese culture comprises of people who take pride in there work and meticulously craft any meal no matter how inexpensive with precision and care. I doubt any self respecting Japanese would even dare to sell this meal. This can be compared to Jordan Belfer in the Wolf of Wall Street that peddled worthless penny stocks to hard working, unsuspecting people and swindled them out of there hard earned savings. Like everyone else my trip to Japan was carefully planned and saved for and every meal and experience is worth my time, energy and monies. This was a complete waste of my precious time here, appetite and resources!! The girl on the Instagram that raves about that sandwich should be visited by Karma and afflicted with a horrible case of unrelenting gastroenteritis for her transgression and desire to mislead people likely for money… I an only hope that my purpose to undergo this experience was to save others from the same let down. As the famous Latin saying goes LET THE...

One of the most unique steak omakase experiences in Tokyo. T is loud, intense, and unapologetically bold. From the moment you walk in—from the vintage barber chairs to the moody, neon-lit backbar—you know this isn’t your average Japanese fine dining. It’s chaos with choreography. And it’s working.

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🔥 What We Ordered in the course: We did the T-Bone Full Course (¥22,000–25,000)—a 10+ course celebration of Omi beef, flame, and deeply unhinged fun. Here’s what you can expect:

🥩 Beef Loin Yukhoe with Caviar – Rich, creamy, luxurious. Comes with edible flowers and a little attitude. 🥪 “Legend of T” Sandwich – A5 wagyu steak sandwich. Ridiculously indulgent. Instagram gold. 🦞 Lobster with Fermented Black Bean Sauce – A savory detour that somehow still paired with the rest. 🍲 Sukiyaki Sirloin w/ Truffle – Smoky-sweet, dipped in vivid orange egg yolk. A flavor bomb. 🍛 Omi Beef Spice Curry – Served near the end. Spicy, comforting, totally unnecessary—but you’ll want more. 🔥 Massive T-Bone Steak – Seared over a literal inferno, sliced before you. Worth the ticket alone. 🍜 T-Bone Soup Ramen – A cozy, marrow-rich final dish before dessert.

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📍 Location & Vibe: Look for the glowing green exterior, the doberman statue, and the “World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants” plaque at the door. You’re in the right place. • Bar seating only – up close to the flames • Chef saws the T-bone in front of you (yes, with an actual saw) • Wild interior: gold-lit counter, old-school speakers, loud banter • Great date spot if your date likes fire and meat

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💡 Pro Tips: • 📅 Book ahead via TableCheck or DM • 🥩 Rare or medium-rare only. No well-done heresy allowed. • 📸 Take pics of the fire grill and Yukhoe—this is serious photo bait • 🍷 Wine list available. Ask for a pairing—it’s surprisingly thoughtful • 🎁 They give you a “souvenir of the day” on the way out (we won’t spoil it)

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📸 Most Instagrammable Moments: ✔️ Giant fire grill erupting like a volcano ✔️ Steak sawed on a butcher block ✔️ Yukhoe with caviar + edible flowers ✔️ That glowing tiger’s eye counter ✔️ The ominous dog statue out front

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📝 Final Verdict: T is unfiltered Tokyo dining energy—a place where meat is king, flames dance, and formality gets tossed out the window. If you’re bored of omotenashi and want adrenaline with your wagyu, this is the spot. Come hungry. Come curious. Leave smelling like smoke and smiling.

📌 Save this now—Tokyo doesn’t have many places like this.

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I sought out a A5 steak experience for my first trip in Tokyo and this restaurant stood out based on reviews. This dinner experience did not disappoint and is a love letter to steak lovers. The location in Nakameguro was quaint and separated itself from the busier areas of Tokyo. I would actually return back to the area if I had more time since a lot of the restaurants and stores along the street seemed clean, tailored for locals, and many had a line to get in despite not being in the center of Tokyo.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was more like a fine dining steakhouse vibe but only counter seating with the chef cooking in front of you, not dissimilar to a sushi bar restaurant. The service and hospitality was excellent despite the language barrier. Every dish was thoroughly explained, its artistic significance to the main chef, and a show and tell of the raw ingredients for nearly every dish, including farm to table fresh produce and of course the T bone A5 with certificate. The chef put on a show grilling the 2 inch thick T-bone on a charcoal grill which I’m sure is hard to get perfectly medium rare.

The dishes were all variations of A5 including a unique artistic spin to each dish. I would say all dishes are tied for first place, but the main course was the standout which was A5 filet and ny strip from the T-bone which was perfectly cooked, included 6 different choices of seasoning and a marinated egg yolk and rice. The last course was our choice of ochazuke (beef with rice and broth) or curry with A5. I chose the ochazuke and the A5 curry was boxed up with rice and given to everybody as a late night snack gift, which was an epic move by the chef. At the end of the dinner service, I was full and satisfied but not stuffed and feeling gross with the meat sweats which can definitely happen with a steak dinner service.

I would highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely return should I be...