Yakiniku (焼肉, Japanese barbecue) can be quite an expensive meal choice in Japan depending on the cuts of meat available, but Futago has a good balance between cost and quality.
Unlike many yakiniku restaurants where you grill the meat yourself (and run the risk of overcooking the meat), at Futago, the staff will offer to cook the meat for you. If you’ve not tried wagyu (Japanese beef) before, we highly recommend getting the Kuroge Wagyu (黒毛和牛, Kuroge Wagyū) Kalbi (カルビ, Karubi, Short rib), a beautifully marbled 250g cut of rib. Do note that you need to reserve this before hand, but rest assured you will not be disappointed. The mark of excellence for wagyu is its marbling, which results in a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, that will always leave you wanting more.
It’s also typically common for such shops to either charge you an otoshi (お通し) (a mandatory appetizer charge) or a one-drink policy (ワンドリンク制, Wan Dorinku Sei) (having to order at least one drink per person), Futago instead charges a 5% service fee on your bill. This typically costs less than a typical otoshi or a single drink.
