Fodor's Expert Review Moriya Honten

Moriya's flagship restaurant stands where the business began in 1885 as a butcher shop. Now this cozy restaurant serves excellent grade A5 Kobe wagyu (the highest rank of Japanese beef) at reasonable prices. The atmosphere feels like being in a 19th-century home, with dark-wood paneling and floors. In addition to the premium-priced Kobe beef, the restaurant also serves the excellent but less expensive Moriya beef—a great value for travelers who want to try top-grade wagyu without breaking the bank. The restaurant is popular with tourists, so it is best to reserve, or expect to wait if you visit during peak lunch or dinner times.