01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into the historic Korean quarter of Higashi-Ueno, Yakiniku Daimon invites guests to gather around retro tabletop grills in an atmospheric neighborhood. Many visits begin with the tender salted beef tongue or juicy harami skirt steak, both highlighting the shop's strengths whether seasoned with simple salt or savory marinade. Sturdy short ribs, premium loin, and offal selections like horumon and beef rumen round out the grill, pairing effortlessly with bowls of rice and cold beer.
Between rounds of grilled meat, an assortment of cabbage kimchi and cubed radish provides a crisp, piquant counterpoint alongside dishes like thinly sliced beef omasum sashimi. To close the meal, guests can turn to comforting soup dishes like beef short rib gukbap, spicy taegu-tang with rice, or boiling kimchi jjigae stew. Fragrant stone-grilled bibimbap and savory vegetable pancakes are also well-suited for groups looking to share across the table.
Drinks include draft makgeolli, highballs, authentic shochu, and wine, offering clean notes to cut through the rich cuts of beef. The restaurant opens for dinner from 17:00 to 23:00, making an advance reservation a smart way to settle in for an unhurried evening with companions.
