01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Several diners single out the salted beef tongue as a good place to start at Hiryu. Reviews describe its generous seasoning as a characteristic touch; the menu lists premium salted tongue at ¥1,350. Other diners praise the tenderness of the skirt steak and premium omasum, making it easy to start with tongue and then explore other cuts to suit your taste.
For a meal shared around the table, a platter with a set selection of meats is an easy option. The Hiryu platter includes loin, short plate, skirt steak, kalbi and grilled vegetables, and is listed at ¥4,300. The mixed platter, at ¥3,900, also includes sausages, chicken thigh and pork belly. Those after offal can choose between two assortments with different selections. Some diners say the platters are generous, so it may be worth considering your group size and preferred cuts before ordering extras.
Cold noodles are another popular choice after the barbecue. One diner recommends trying them without adding vinegar, while another says they always order them to finish the meal; starting with the noodles as served is one option. Bibimbap or stone-grilled bibimbap are among the rice dishes, and wakame-and-egg soup is another possibility.
Alongside napa cabbage kimchi and cubed radish kimchi, one diner particularly liked the ssamjang served with cabbage. These small dishes offer a glimpse of the restaurant’s character between bites of meat. Hiryu is in Nakamichi, Higashinari Ward, Osaka, and is listed as accepting dinner reservations.
