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About this place
Tenderloin karaage is a distinctive choice at Renrakusen. Some diners say they were encouraged to try it with mustard soy sauce and were surprised by how tender the meat was. It is a dish to look out for if you want to try something different from beef katsu or chicken karaage. The menu also features grilled, teriyaki and steak preparations of tenderloin. One guest enjoyed the karaage plain as well as with mustard or soy sauce, and also ordered the grilled tenderloin. The karaage leaves a strong impression, while grilling puts the meat itself centre stage—so you can compare two preparations of the same cut.
Steaks are available in sirloin and tenderloin, with listed menu options in 200g, 250g and 300g portions. Another menu listing gives sirloin at 200g for 16,000 yen, 300g for 24,000 yen and a 450g pound steak for 35,000 yen, making it easy to choose a portion size. The menu also lists grilled tenderloin at 150g for 13,000 yen and a 200g tenderloin steak for 17,000 yen. Check prices and availability before your visit. Appetisers include sirloin tataki, yamakake and nigiri, adding a small plate while you wait for steak or rounding out a meal centred on meat. One diner praised the tenderness of the tataki and how well it paired with its generous serving of sliced onion. The listed yamakake portion is 50g, while the nigiri comes in a serving of 2 pieces—options for adding a smaller dish to your meal.
Visitors have described the basement dining room, with its rounded walls and wood panelling, as reminiscent of being aboard a ship. It makes for a setting that feels a little different from an everyday meal. Beer and wine are available, and reservations are recommended for dinner.
