I made a reservation and visited on my day off. Fortunately, I was able to secure a spot just under a month in advance. I heard this year marks their 15th anniversary.As soon as we were seated, the course began. ◇SATO Brian Straightforward Course (JPY 19,480) It features a total of 310g of Wagyu beef.- Appetizers (3 types) Beef stew, napa cabbage kimchi, and salad. The beef stew was hearty with chunks of tender meat, and the carrots were cooked until soft, making it delicious and light.- Selected Yakiniku (3 types) Wagyu Premium Tongue, Thick Cut Special Outside Skirt, and Flap Meat. All the meat was grilled by the staff. While you can specify how you want it cooked, I left it to their discretion. The tongue, sourced from Kagoshima, was quite thick but tender and rich in flavor. I enjoyed it with recommended lemon and their original spice. The outside skirt was also from Kagoshima, thick and large—possibly the biggest piece I've ever seen. It had a strong flavor, and I found it tasted better with less sauce. It was grilled to a rare doneness. The flap meat, sourced from Hokkaido, was thinner but still satisfying, with a nice meaty texture.- Palette Cleanser Chilled cucumber.- Wagyu Beef with Sauce You can choose between Miyazaki Strip Loin or Kagoshima Wagyu Red Meat. I opted for the red meat, which turned out to be Knuckle from Kagoshima. Though cut thin, the pieces were large. I was recommended to try it with green onion salt sauce, which was light and delicious.- Palette Cleanser Pickled onions.- Buri Meshi You could choose between white rice or corn rice. The rice portion was light, topped with a thick piece of Chateaubriand. The aroma of garlic butter was quite impactful (laughs). The garlic was from Aomori and was sliced thin without any spiciness, making it easy to eat. The meat was so tender that I could cut it with chopsticks.- Buri Katsu Sandwich This is a course-exclusive item. They used Pond de Mie bread, which was very soft and fluffy—quite unique. The grain mustard paired perfectly. The katsu was thick yet had a great texture, melting in my mouth at the same pace as the bread. I've had various katsu sandwiches at yakiniku restaurants, but SATO Brian's is by far the best. Not just the meat, but the bread and overall composition were outstanding!- Special Tenderloin Sukiyaki The meat is dipped in a sukiyaki-style sauce with onions and served with a raw egg from Itoshima on a small portion of white rice. The Matsusaka beef tenderloin was not thin but had a decent thickness, making it satisfying.- Noodles You can choose between Wagyu Bolognese or cold noodles. I went with the cold noodles. The portion was small, so I finished it easily, and it included cucumbers and chopped kimchi.- Dessert You could choose from three types of ice cream. I chose pistachio.The service was impressively fast, completing the course in just over an hour. There was hardly any time to rest (laughs).The volume was quite impressive. Everything was delicious, and the quality of the meat was remarkable. I wish there were a course with smaller portions available. For women, a half portion would be satisfying, so a girls' party plan with a half course would be greatly appreciated.After the course, the owner, Mr. Sato, came to greet us. I was satisfied not only with the meat but also with the service.★ Site Rating at the Time of Posting 3.96
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