Visited at around 6 PM on a certain day in September 2021.
Located about 2 to 3 minutes walk from Ueno Kōguro Station, there is a barbecue and organ meat restaurant called “Futago Ueno Store”.
The interior was not very spacious, but about 60% of the space was filled with customers.
We sit together at a table in the back.
Although it's a slightly smaller table, that also makes it quite "futago-like".
First, we toast with "Asahi Super Dry Live" for ¥480. We enjoy a live beer of appropriate size to soothe our throats.
I ordered seafood as the main course and waited for a while.
Kimchi ¥480: This cabbage kimchi has a delicious flavor of crushed chili peppers. It isn’t too spicy or overwhelming, making it easy to enjoy. It’s a pleasure to savor the taste of kimchi and beer while enjoying the meat.
ねぎ塩タン ¥890：店員が目の前のロースターで焼くふたごです。適度な厚さの牛タンを刻んでネギで巻き、レモン汁をかけて楽しみます。牛タンのジューシーさとネギの風味が非常に心地よいです。
Ue Mino ¥580: Minos seasoned with tamari. It has a crispy texture that really stands out. It was just the right amount to eat more, but at 580 yen, it’s quite affordable.
ホルモン ¥480：焼き加減が難しいホルモンです。店員が焼いてくれるので、食べごろになった時にその味を楽しめます。ジューシーなホルモンがそこにありました。美味しいです。ビールから「ベッピン生レモンサワー」¥880に切り替えて楽しみました。
天肉塩（ツラミ） ¥680：塩ダレで味付けされた牛肉。おろしポン酢と一緒に食べると、最高に美味しいです。ジューシーでありながら後味がスッキリする牛肉を、しっかりと味わえます。
ごま塩キャベツ ¥380：ごまと塩のドレッシュがたっぷりかけられたキャベツです。シャキシャキとした食感が良い感じです。肉とキャベツを一緒に楽しんでください。
Unstoppable brisket ¥480: This brisket is also seasoned with salt sauce. Even the tougher parts of the meat are not bad. It pairs well with the yuzuko ponzu. Enjoy it together with the "Urol Hai" (¥400), a premium-grade dish offered as a member service.
Fat-Yagen Salt ¥480: If you visit Futogoya, you must try Fat-Yagen Salt. The balance between cartilage and meat is excellent. You can enjoy the crispy texture thoroughly.
幻のハラミ ¥480：どこが「幻」なのかは不明ですが、脂がのったハラミをポン酢で味わうと非常に良い感じです。480円でこのクオリティなら満足できます。
This yogurt is free for members of the Silver Club. As a Silver Club member, I can enjoy plenty of yogurt at the end of the meal. It’s quite strange to have yogurt after drinking alcohol, but sometimes it tastes delicious.
While engaging in conversation with the staff, I enjoyed grilled meat, sake, and even yogurt for dessert. The satisfaction was definitely worth the price—a true "Futago" experience. I really hope to become a Gold member soon.
