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A quick sear brings a fragrant, toasty note, followed by the gentle sweetness of the meat’s fat. At 全席個室居酒屋 炭火焼き鳥とマグロ 食べ放題 かなで 上野本店, start with the charred meat sushi, where the balance with the vinegared rice leaves a particular impression. With sweet-tasting lean meat and melt-in-the-mouth loin among the choices, the meat sushi is appetising as soon as it reaches the table—and stands out among the course dishes.

The signature all-you-can-eat and drink course begins with a round of familiar opening dishes: edamame, salad, freshly fried chicken karaage and chips, yakitori and sashimi. After settling in over fragrant yakitori—such as negima, thigh and skin—and tender, smooth-textured tuna sashimi, it is time to order more from the varied menu. The meal can take different shapes depending on your appetite and preferences: snack on an assortment of oden with a well-developed dashi broth, or finish with Edomae sushi whose vinegared rice falls apart gently.

Banquet courses with seasonal seafood and rare steak

There are also banquet courses for taking time over seasonal seafood and meat, one dish at a time, rather than choosing all-you-can-eat. The table fills with celebratory dishes: rare steak made with tuna, seared until golden on the outside and left moist within, generously topped with salmon roe; thick-cut sashimi of seasonal fish; and crisp tempura. For a birthday, a message plate can also be requested when booking a course with all-you-can-drink.

Partitions and similar dividers create private-room seating throughout, making it easy to enjoy conversation without worrying about those around you. The all-you-can-drink selection is broad, with beer, highballs, sours and cocktails among the options—a reassuring setting for a lively evening sharing drinks with friends.