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The Innovative Color Plate System at Taihoukan Yakiniku

In January 2025, Taihoukan, a unique yakiniku restaurant, opened its doors just a few minutes away from Mita station on the Toei Mita Line and Tamachi station on the JR Yamanote Line. This new establishment provides an exceptional dining experience with high-quality Japanese wagyu beef, cooked to perfection using meticulous techniques, all at accessible prices. What sets Taihoukan apart is Japan's very first initiative to visually indicate meat doneness through the use of colored plates. This innovative system not only supports diners in grilling their meat to the ideal level but also ensures an enhanced yakiniku experience.

What Makes Taihoukan Stand Out?

1. Revolutionary Color Plate System: Using red and blue plates, diners can easily identify the ideal cooking level for various types of meat. This is a new style that enables anyone to enjoy delicious grilled meat without difficulty.
2. Expert Cutting Techniques: Each piece of meat is expertly assessed for its unique characteristics, ensuring the highest quality cuts which contribute to an ultimate yakiniku experience.
3. Maring Technique Adapted for Each Cut: The marinade is adjusted depending on the thickness and type of meat as well as the day’s temperature, maximizing flavor extraction.
4. Unbeatable Cost-Performance: High-quality wagyu paired with artisan skills is offered at a reasonable price, redefining the value of a yakiniku experience.

Details of the Color Plate System

The 'Color Plate System' at Taihoukan was designed with the goal of providing guests with an unparalleled yakiniku experience, while valuing the dining environment and removing unnecessary staff intervention. The system does more than just differentiate between red and blue plates; it incorporates a thoughtful approach that encourages diners to enjoy grilling at their own pace. Here’s how it works:

• - Red Plate: Ideal for cuts that need thorough cooking, enhancing their aroma and texture.
• - Blue Plate: Perfect for achieving rare or medium doneness, maximizing the meat's juiciness and flavor.

Grilling meat is more than just eating; it’s a complete experience, and this color-coded plate system alleviates the confusion that often comes with grilling for novice diners, allowing everyone to confidently enjoy the process.

Recommended Dishes

• - Taihoukan Specialty Set (6 Courses): Priced at 5,500 yen (tax included), includes:

- Taihou Salad
- Taihou Salted Tongue
- Premium Wagyu Lean Beef
- Today's Kalbi
- Today's Thick Cut
- Three Types of Hormones

• - Royal Meat Tea: At 1,980 yen (tax included), this innovative pairing of tea with grilled meat was inspired by the head chef’s family background, balancing rich flavors to elevate both tea and meat.
• - Taihou Salted Tongue: A must-try for meat lovers, meticulously crafted to enhance the texture and flavor experience, available for 1,980 yen (tax included).

Customer Feedback

The restaurant has received overwhelmingly positive feedback within just a few months of opening. Customers have expressed satisfaction with the quality of meat, the ease of the color-coded system, and the overall ambiance. Some noteworthy comments include:

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