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Arakawa Korean barbecue restaurant KURIMI serves generous helpings of tender salted tongue, marinated kalbi, tender tripe, and classic daegu gomtang soup.

3 Chome-27-3 Arakawa, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0002
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01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

The moment beef tongue hits the wire grill, the meal finds its rhythm. Thickly sliced yet tender with a crisp bite, this signature cut releases a clean, concentrated savory flavor the more it is chewed. An order arrives with a generous number of slices, making an ideal match for an iced beer or a tart pickled-plum chuhai.

Beyond the tongue, the barbecue menu runs deep with seasoned favorites: rich, lean loin (ro-su), marbled short ribs (kalbi), and pleasantly springy first stomach (mino). A seasoned marinade worked into the meat brings out its natural character, whether enjoyed straight off the grill over steamed rice or wrapped into crisp bundles of sanchu lettuce. Alongside the grilled cuts, the kitchen prepares Korean-style raw fish and squid dishes, offering an uncommon counterpoint to the hot grill.

Comforting soups like the longstanding daegu gomtang—a warming beef broth steeped with depth—and fragrant bibimbap make a satisfying finish. Seating includes both regular tables and horigotatsu-style sunken floor seating with room to stretch out, welcoming weekday dinner gatherings as well as relaxed Sunday lunches around the grill.

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Food and drinks

  • Alcohol Served
  • Beer available
  • Lunch menu available
  • Dinner menu available
  • Dessert available

Dining & takeaway

  • Dine-in
  • No delivery

Seating & Facilities

  • Table service available
  • Restrooms available

Also great for

  • Featured for lunch
  • Featured for dinner
  • Good for Groups
  • Kid-friendly

Reservations

  • Reservations accepted

Entrance & mobility access

  • No wheelchair-accessible restroom
  • No wheelchair-accessible seating
  • No wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Entrance is not wheelchair accessible

03 / TAKE A LOOK AROUND

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04 / YOUR NEXT STOP

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3 Chome-27-3 Arakawa, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0002

Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.

Opening hours

Closed now

Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

Monday17:00–23:00
Tuesday17:00–23:00
WednesdayTodayClosed
Thursday17:00–23:00
Friday17:00–23:00
Saturday17:00–23:00
Sunday11:30–21:30
3 Chome-27-3 Arakawa, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0002Open in Google Maps

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

Is lunch served?

Lunch menus are available, including kalbi, loin, skirt steak, and offal lunch sets. On Sundays, the restaurant stays open continuously from 11:30.

What kinds of soup dishes are on the menu?

The selection includes daegu gomtang (¥1,250), gomtang (¥1,150), daegutang (¥600), and vegetable soup (¥480).

Can I make a reservation?

Yes, reservations are accepted.

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

The entrance, seating, toilets and parking are all not wheelchair accessible.

What days is the restaurant closed?

Closed on Wednesdays.