Yassan, a beef restaurant located a 6-8 minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, is a popular spot with long lines forming even before it opens at 6 PM. It has been selected as a Tabelog Bronze restaurant for 2025 and 2026.Reservations can be made by phone for groups of three or more, and I recommend enjoying your meal in the spacious tatami room on the second floor. The first floor has a large counter area, and if there are available seats, you might be able to get in without much wait.Here’s what I had during my visit:-----------------------------◾️ Pickled Cucumbers We started the course with whole cucumbers that refreshingly lower your body temperature. Their juiciness and crisp flavor are truly delightful.◾️ Yam Tail Soup A thick soup combining the rich flavor from beef tail and yam. It has a nice viscosity that gently stimulates the stomach.◾️ Beef Tongue Sashimi This marks the beginning of the beef sashimi offerings. Since photography is not allowed for sashimi, you need to savor the experience and remember it well. The fresh beef tongue paired with plenty of green onions enhances the umami flavor.◾️ Heart Sashimi The heart sashimi has a crunchy texture and deep umami flavor. The sweet and sour sauce balances out any gamey taste, allowing the umami to shine.◾️ Akami Sashimi Served with a sauce that includes egg yolk, the akami sashimi resembles wagyu yukke. The sweet and savory sauce pairs perfectly with white rice.◾️ Blanched Tripe Enjoyed with a refreshing ponzu sauce, the blanched tripe has a delightful chewy texture. It’s cut into easy-to-eat strips, leaving no negative impression of lingering in your mouth.◾️ Grilled Beef Tongue This generously cut grilled beef tongue is served with a squeeze of lemon. The mix of tongue cuts—tongue tip, tongue root, and middle tongue—are grilled together, resulting in a crispy exterior while keeping the meat juicy and flavorful inside.◾️ Roast Beef Roll with Radish Sprouts This signature dish features thick slices of fatty roast beef rolled with radish sprouts and cut into rounds. While the roast beef can be quite rich on its own, the refreshing bitterness of the sprouts and the acidity of the ponzu sauce make it delicious.◾️ Grilled Outside Skirt with Sauce Thick and juicy outside skirt grilled with a soy-based sauce. The robust flavor of the meat fills your mouth with each bite, and the sauce is perfectly balanced and exquisite!◾️ Grilled Tripe with Salt The grilled tripe has a satisfying crunchy texture that’s addictive. A hint of spiciness from the chili powder adds a nice kick, making it the perfect accompaniment to drinks.◾️ Braised Tail Tender braised tail cooked slowly in miso. It comes with miso-braised konjac, egg, and potatoes as sides, making for a hearty dish.The beef tail meat is so tender that it falls apart with a spoon, and the gelatinous texture is pleasantly retained. The deep, rich flavor of the miso combined with the umami of the braised tail and fluffy white rice creates a perfect harmony!-----------------------------This historic restaurant, established in 1948, offers a delightful experience of various cuts of beef, so be sure to visit!Thank you for the meal!*Instagram Gourmet Account https://www.instagram.com/shunsuke.naka/ (Over 10,000 followers!)*Gourmet Blog https://syn-gourmet.com*Comprehensive Links https://lit.link/syngourmet