Tabelog ratingKiyoki Hitoshina (清喜 ひとしな) has built its reputation on perfecting just one thing: a unique dish often called a “dashi steak.” The restaurant serves only this set meal, focusing on a tender, low-fat red meat fillet simmered in a savoury dashi broth. This gentle cooking style results in a remarkably soft texture, a world away from a charred, heavy steak—a distinction a minority of diners find too subtle for their taste.
The steak is the centrepiece, but reviewers consistently praise the entire set. It comes with glossy, firm rice cooked in a traditional donabe clay pot, and a rich, soy-marinated egg yolk to be mixed in. A variety of condiments, including wasabi, horseradish, black seven-spice, and spicy miso, allow you to customise the flavour with each bite. The meal is rounded out with crunchy nukazuke pickles. Both the rice and pickles are refillable at no extra charge.
While most guests consider the meal excellent value for a special occasion, many note that it is pricey for an everyday lunch. Reviewers in 2024–2026 frequently paid around ¥3,720 for a 150g set, with other sizes available (e.g., 120g for ¥3,280 or 200g for ¥4,500). Extras like grilled nori or yam tororo were available for about ¥220. Some guests have also reported occasional curt service and noted the seating can feel tight in the small dining room.
- Getting There: Located in the Pia 21 building, a 5-minute walk from Ropponmatsu Station.
- Reservations: Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended to avoid queues, especially during peak hours.
- Payment: Accepts major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) and QR code payments via PayPay.
- Children: Children and strollers are welcome.
- Dress Code: There is no specific dress code.
- Seating: The restaurant has 15 seats, including counter and table seating. No private rooms are available.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No on-site parking, but paid coin parking is available nearby.
