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Wagyu Experience: Taste the Real Japanese Beef in Tokyo

Two hours of Kagoshima Wagyu at Alternative Entrance Tokyo: eight-course omakase dinner, chefs cooking in front of you, three course options at booking.

Overview

Kagoshima Wagyu is the beef that has carried top honours at the National Wagyu Competition, the cattle breeders' Olympics held every five years, including the Prefectural Team Award and the Prime Minister's Award in the breeding category. This two-hour dinner at Alternative Entrance Tokyo turns the beef into an eight-course tasting menu, prepared in front of you by a small chef team: slow-cooked beef cheek, yukhoe, steak, sukiyaki, katsu sando, a vegetable burrito, a Japanese curry soup, and a dessert at the close. The chefs walk you through each plate, the history of the cut, the technique, the pairing on the table.


The venue itself runs two distinct rooms: one in a traditional Japanese register, one dedicated to Tokyo's contemporary pop culture and art. A modern-design building in Oshiage (Sumida-ku), not a typical restaurant but something closer to a dining gallery, with a spacious main room and a smaller private room for flexibility. At booking you choose one of three course options: the eight-course Omakase with a seven-step sake flight (Jabara, Tamagawa, Kaze no Mori, Doburoku, and more); the same course with three non-alcoholic juice pairings (mandarin, shikuwasa, craft cola, ginger syrup); or the course on its own, with drinks selected and paid at the venue on the day. Shared by default with other guests; the whole venue can be booked out privately on request.

Details
❖ Wagyu Experience

What makes this experience truly unique is that it goes far beyond a typical restaurant. Here, guests don't just sit down to be served Wagyu, they discover it. You experience the true taste of Japan's finest delicacy, Kagoshima Wagyu (beef), prepared with various techniques such as grilling or torching, and paired with authentic flavors like freshly grated wasabi.



❖ Throughout the dinner

Chefs personally introduce each dish and drink, sharing the history, flavor profiles, and cultural stories behind them. The Kagoshima Wagyu served here is among the best in Japan, having earned top honors at the National Wagyu Competition (the so-called Wagyu Olympics), including the Prefectural Team Award and the Prime Minister's Award in the breeding category. Each sake pairing is carefully selected to perfectly complement the Wagyu, featuring authentic varieties from different regions of Japan (sake pairing is part of Course A only).


❖ Interior

Service hours

  • 18:00-20:00: standard service, shared with other guests (default booking time 18:00).

  • 20:00-22:00: private arrangements only, available on request.


The meeting point is a building that stands out from the surrounding structures with its modern design. The entrance is on the lower floor. The atmosphere is modern and comfortable, enriched with insights into traditional Japanese culture. The course starts at 6 pm with a welcome greeting, followed by the Omakase course.



The venue itself enhances the journey, offering two distinct spaces: one inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics, and another celebrating Tokyo's pop culture and contemporary art, creating a dynamic and immersive atmosphere that bridges Japan's heritage and its modern creative spirit. As soon as you walk in, it has a fancy and well-kept atmosphere. The spacious main room features a large central table for several guests, alongside an additional room that allows for more privacy or flexibility for larger groups.



For an even more exclusive experience, the entire venue can be rented out privately, perfect for company gatherings, weddings, or other special occasions. Above all, it is not only about savoring exquisite food, but also about the personal attention from the chefs, who dedicate their time to you and cook right in front of you.




❖ Course Options

At booking you choose one of three course options, applied to everyone in your party. The same eight-course Kagoshima Wagyu Omakase across all three; the drink arrangement is what changes.

  • Course A: Wagyu Omakase with the seven-step sake flight (see Sake Menu below).

  • Course B: Wagyu Omakase with three non-alcoholic juice pairings (see Juices below).

  • Course C: Wagyu Omakase without drinks. Drinks are selected and paid at the venue on the day.


❖ Food Menu

The same eight dishes across all three course options. The chefs prepare each plate in front of you, introducing the cut, the technique, and the cultural backdrop:

  • Slow-cooked beef cheek

  • Japanese Yukhoe

  • Japanese steak

  • Sukiyaki

  • Vegetable burrito

  • Katsu Sando

  • Japanese curry soup

  • Dessert


❖ Sake Menu

Seven-step sake flight built around the beef, included in Course A. Each sake is selected from a different region of Japan to complement the Wagyu pairing:

  • Welcome drink: Jabara (Yoshimura Hideo Shoten, Wakayama)

  • Tamagawa (Kinoshita Shuzou, Kyoto)

  • Meat Lovers Only (Tsuchida Shuzou, Gunma)

  • Kaze no Mori (Yuchou Shuzou, Nara)

  • Doburoku (Yamaguchi Shuzoujou)

  • Japanese Gin (Komasa Jouzou, Kagoshima)

  • Sweets sake (choose one from various options)


❖ Juices

Three non-alcoholic juice pairings selected from the following list, included in Course B:

  • Mandarin

  • Apple

  • Grape

  • Shikuwasa (Okinawan citrus, similar to a lime)

  • Japanese craft cola

  • Ginger syrup

  • Grape vinegar


OPTIONS
Notes
  • This is a shared dining experience with other guests. Private arrangements are available upon request.

  • As this is a shared experience, the minimum age is 10. Children under 10 must request a private arrangement.

  • Vegetarian courses can be prepared occasionally upon request. Please inquire for more information.

Meeting Point

What's included:

  • Eight-course Kagoshima Wagyu Omakase dinner

  • English explanations from the chef team

  • Modern dining-gallery venue with two themed rooms

  • Tax

What's not included:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Transportation to and from the venue

Free cancellation up to 8 days before the experience starts (local time)

Group Experience

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From ¥30.000 /person

2 hours

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From ¥30.000 /person

2 hours

Tokyo

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