When you come to Japan, you have to eat here. Personally, I prefer Negishi over Rikyu~~
Negishi has a lot of different parts of beef tongue, and if it's your first time, I recommend trying the beef tongue three-part set to see which parts you like!
✅ The akatan (red tongue) is chewier, while the shirotan (white tongue) is softer and more tender.
My personal favorite is the thick-cut shirotan. It has thickness but is not hard to chew; it's soft and bouncy at the same time, making it my favorite dish! If you prefer thinly sliced, they also have thin-cut options for shirotan~
Negishi has quite a few branches in Tokyo. I usually go there when I first arrive in Japan or before I leave~ Oh, and they serve grated yam (which is a win), while Rikyu requires you to order it separately.
Although it’s a beef tongue restaurant, they also offer set meals with options other than beef tongue! They serve chicken and pork too, so even if you don’t eat beef, you can still enjoy it here!