Restaurant review - Spice Monster in Akasaka, Tokyo

I noticed this new restaurant in Akasaka because it had an interesting name, and an English menu outside with lamb dishes featuring prominently.

I went in the early evening and it was empty (not usually a good sign) but the waitress jumped into action while I could hear the young chef worrying that he couldn't speak English - but he didn't know I was English even though I was wearing an England rugby shirt! I liked the feel of the place, and I think it would a perfect place for a quiet date - the staff didn't bother me, and the music was quiet.

Spice Monsters - exquisitely tasty

I actually ordered a Black Angus steak, and as I was seated at the counter, I had a bird's eye view as my selection was carefully but quickly spiced & fried, rested, then grilled. Presented to me on a wooden platter with anchovy sauce topped chips (french fries if you like) & an unhealthy but necessary sprinkling of rock salt. Simple is best, but the chef had blended a number of spices into a delicate sauce...which melted with the perfect steak in my mouth. It was fabulous, and exactly what I wanted.

I thoroughly recommend this little restaurant, between Akasaka & Akasaka-Mitsuke stations...actually, within a stone's throw of King's Road School of English. Prices were reasonable, they take credit cards, and in the end I had a good chat with Naoya & Sayumi!

Postcard from...Chicago

Hello Jim-sensei,

I just finished the meeting with our customer!

I was very happy as I could have a productive meeting and delicious steak!!

Chinasa

Humotoan Katsugen - restaurant review

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This traditional farmhouse was built 160 years ago and renovated as a restaurant.

Enjoy your meal in a Japanese rural warm & cosy atmosphere. You won't find pork cutlets as tasty as these anywhere in Matsumoto. The restaurant is famouse for its pork cutlets but there are plenty of other options like fried prawn, a fried chicken and a beef steak.

This comfortable restaurant is very popular not only with local people but also with tourists, so book as early as you can. The quantity of servings are bigger than you'd expect. Rice, miso soup and shreded cabbage are free to do another helping again and again. It's great value for money.

Seats: 50
Open 11:30am till 9:30pm (last order)
Free parking
7 days a week

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