Chef Butcher Tokyo - Minatoku

I ordered the Wagyu, but the cuts were not up to the quality I was expecting and requested. They were still okay, but lacked the marbling I was hoping for. Unfortunately, my wife's order of fillet was unavailable. The steak was served rare on a hot plate, a common practice in Japanese restaurants, but the plate did not stay hot for very long.

Had a fantastic steak experience at this restaurant. The entrance is located off the main road, making it quiet and unassuming. The interior is warm and welcoming, with a simple design. We definitely plan on returning in the future.

I decided to try the Wagyu at this restaurant, however, I was disappointed to find that the cuts were of lower quality than I expected. They were still acceptable, but lacked the marbling I was hoping for. My wife ordered the fillet, but they were out of stock. The steak was served rare on a hot plate, a common style in Japanese restaurants, but unfortunately the hot plate didn't stay hot for very long.

On a rare visit to Tokyo, I set up a date to meet a friend. Although I was over half an hour late, my friend was waiting for me downstairs with a lemon beer. It looked good, but I went with a Kona beer and it did not disappoint. After choosing a petite spinach salad and an adorable plate of heart-shaped mozzarella with baby tomatoes, we were ushered upstairs where we could enjoy a long conversation over an excellent Pinot Noir and a small plate of delectable grilled meat. The best thing about Chef and Butcher is the food, followed by the service, which was attentive yet unobtrusive. However, it was a bit slow that night, perhaps due to a party downstairs. The atmosphere is country charming with outdoor seating available. Besides the small portions for the prices, the only drawback I can see is the lack of barrier-free access. Go here for a date, a party, to entertain friends or just to taste some really tender, juicy meat! All in all, I can highly recommend Chef and Butcher for a stylish yet casual visit to Nishi-Azabu.

Fabulous steak experience. Entrance off main road; quiet and unassuming. Warm and welcoming, simple interior. We will be back