Korean BBQ by the bay
Toraji Corporation, operator of Korean BBQ restaurants in Tokyo, opened its first in-hotel restaurants last month at the Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay.
Because of the hotel's location close to Tokyo Bay, diners at the Korean BBQ Toraji Ilsim and Teppanyaki Isshin can enjoy views of Rainbow Bridge and the hustle and bustle of the bay's marine traffic from every table. The interior employs latticework, a traditional Korean decoration and Japanese materials to create a mixed Korean-Japanese atmosphere.
Toraji Ilsim serves a variety of carefully selected beef, including thick salted tongue (¥1,501), which has been a Toraji specialty since the first restaurant opened; Korean BBQ's staple short ribs (¥1,386) and massive skirt steaks (¥2,287); and a selection of side menus, such as oxtail soup (¥785), light-roasted loin sushi (¥1,386) and Korean cold noodles (¥1,016). The restaurant also offers beef in small portions, such as two-piece servings, so diners can try a number of cuts.