Tabelog ratingYakiniku Ushinoe (焼肉 うしの絵) is a one-man operation in Machida, where the owner personally handles everything from butchery to service. The experience is focused entirely on a single omakase course, showcasing a deep respect for high-grade Wagyu beef. The chef's painstaking knife work allows guests to taste a variety of rare and unusual cuts, each prepared to highlight its unique texture and flavour.
Guests consistently praise the standout dishes, particularly the thick-cut harami (skirt steak) and sagari (hanging tender), and a platter featuring three different preparations of black tongue (kuro-tan). Other highlights include the tsurami (cheek meat) and carefully prepared offal. What truly sets the meal apart are the distinctive condiments, especially a house-made green chili paste (青唐辛子ペースト) that reviewers say transforms the flavour of the meat.
The intimate, 13-seat space and solo service model mean that reservations are essential and can be difficult to secure. A few reviewers note that the restaurant can be tricky to find on the second floor of its building, and that water is charged. Otherwise, criticism is exceptionally rare, with most diners calling it a top-tier yakiniku experience.
The omakase course is priced between ¥10,000 and ¥12,000, with final bills typically landing in the ¥10,000 to ¥15,000 range per person with drinks. Reviewers in 2024 reported paying around ¥10,100 to ¥12,000 for the set menu. While not inexpensive, diners overwhelmingly feel it offers excellent value, with many stating the quality surpasses that of more expensive restaurants in central Tokyo.
- Booking: Reservations are mandatory and must be made online via the restaurant's website. Seats are very limited and fill up weeks in advance.
- Getting There: Located in the A-1 Building on the 2nd floor. It is a 3-minute walk from Machida Station (Odakyu Line) or a 10-minute walk from Machida Station (JR Yokohama Line).
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Age Restriction: Guests must be of junior high school age or older. This rule is strictly enforced, and entry will be refused to parties with younger children.
- Seating: The restaurant has 13 seats at tables. There are no private rooms.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.
