Yukichan

Some diners start with thick-cut beef tongue and move on to offal, saying that both the satisfying thickness of the tongue and the flavour of the offal stayed with them. Another visitor ordered thick-cut tongue, premium skirt steak and grilled shabu-shabu—a line-up that offers a choice of different meat dishes for the evening. One review also describes the meat and offal as thick-cut yet tender, and says two types of sauce made them easy to enjoy without feeling too rich. Switching between the sauces adds a welcome change of flavour.

For offal fans, reviews mention a good range of choices, with one diner especially enjoying the chewy ‘korikori’. Another visitor moved from beer to makgeolli and finished with sherbet. Drinks and a dessert can round out a meal centred on grilled meat. A separate diner enjoyed yuzu sherbet and Pine Ame candy after eating; if you have your heart set on something sweet to finish, you could ask whether it is available when you visit.

Yukichan is a yakiniku restaurant in Karasugatsuji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka City. It welcomes groups, takes reservations and has baby chairs, making it an option for an evening meal shared over grilled meat.