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An exotic delicacy typically associated with southern Kyushu, horse meat, or ba-niku, is a dish that one might not expect to find in the upscale neighborhood of Sangenjaya.

But Tokyoites crowd beneath Uma-Cha’s fluttering white curtains for a taste—and then another, and then another—of this elusive meat. Imported from the rolling green hills of Kumamoto Prefecture’s Aso region, ba-niku is bursting with minerals like iron, calcium and zinc. Low in fat and low in calories, it also happens to be an excellent source of protein.

Still, health benefits aren’t the primary draw of ba-niku—its taste is simply unlike any other meat. While horse meat is most commonly served as sashimi, the chefs at Uma-Cha take full advantage of ba-niku’s versatility by preparing multiple cuts in a dizzying variety of ways, including in ground meat cutlets, or rolled maki-zushi style.

But the highlight by far is horse tongue, of which only a single kilogram can be obtained from each horse. Lightly seared and served with wasabi and salt, the texture is immaculate. After the initial crunch, the meat melts in the mouth with barely a chew—perfect for washing down with a splash of sake from Uma-Cha’s extensive selection.

Uma-Cha Sangenjaya Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Uma-Cha Sangenjaya Business Days

Uma-Cha Sangenjaya Address

Plus Cube Sangenjaya Building B1F, 2-15-6 Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0024

Uma-Cha Sangenjaya Access Info

• Uma-Cha Sangenjaya is a 3-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station or a 6-minute walk from Nishi-Taishido Station.

Uma-Cha Sangenjaya Phone Number

Uma-Cha Sangenjaya Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.