We stumbled upon this spot by complete accident while wandering through the backstreets of Tokyo, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable meals of our entire trip. You can smell the incredible aroma of charcoal-grilled meat from a block away, which is exactly what pulled us in. It’s one of those local spots that feels authentic and unpretentious, serving up high-quality comfort food without the exhausting tourist queues you see at all the "famous" spots nearby. The pork butadon here is absolutely top-tier. The meat is sliced into thick, generous portions and grilled to perfection, giving it a distinct smoky char around the edges that adds a deep, rustic flavor while the inside remains juicy and tender. Every single slice is coated in a rich, sweet, and savory glaze that has clearly been perfected over time. What makes it even better is how that glaze seeps down into the fluffy Japanese rice underneath, making the last bite just as good as the first. It’s the ultimate "reset" meal after a long day of walking and exploring the city. If you’re looking for a hearty, no-frills meal that focuses on traditional technique and elite flavor, you definitely need to give this place a try. It’s a true hidden gem.

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The pork bowl is so delicious, I would recommend the fat meat more and it’s not oily after grilled. It smells and taste so good. The server is not familiar can t speak English but tried her best to explain and help. I ordered bamboo set and the size is good for a girl.

Maybe the best butadon I’ve had so far in Tokyo. It’s a small shop in a kinda obscure area, but man is it worth it. You can get two kinds of pork, rib and roast, with a nice side of cabbage and soup. The taste is money. They also serve a cola drink from Hokkaido that tastes like Dr. Pepper. Really enjoyed it and you should definitely check it out.

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Located on the Togoshi-Ginza main shopping street, this is the great place if you have a chance to come around and are craving for nice and worth donburi. The main dish of this place is the charcoal-grilled Obihiro pork on rice (butadon: 豚丼) or as a rice set with salad. The mild sweetness of the sauce perfectly gets along with the thick pieces of grilled pork topped on the bowl blocking all the rice below. If you are a sweet-taste lover, there is free sweet sauce (ta-re: たれ) to add on your dish. There are 3 choices of which part of the pork meat you would like to eat: 1) Boneless short-rib part (karubi: カルビ) —> meaty and fatty 2) Lean shoulder part (rosu: ロース) —> lean meat with small fat 3) Half-half of above The price depends on how much meat you order, but I can confirm that it is worth it. In the picture, I ordered 200g of rice + 300g of half-half pork for the price of 980¥. If you are Thai like me, you would love this place as the taste is really similar to Thai street grilled pork (หมูปิ้ง), nostalgic, isn’t it? Additionally, the beer here is only 300¥, which is very cheap for draft one, and it is superb when you drink with butadon. Also, they serve Genghis Khan Yakiniku after 17:30, if you would like to try Hokkaido style mutton bbq! Recommended!

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This place is so good! The dish is so simple (grilled pork and rice) but was so flavorful. The restaurant doesn't seat too many and is pretty smoky from the cooking but is definitely worth a visit. The staff is very nice. You can pick from four different options (meat amount in grams) and pair it with a set (soup and a pile of shredded cabbage).