Abenosakaba

Abenosakaba’s salmon rare katsu brings together a crisp, fragrant coating and a soft, rare centre. The dish is presented with salmon’s natural sweetness and a mellow house-made tartar sauce. It is a signature choice for anyone drawn to both the crunch of fried food and the melting texture of sashimi.

For a meal centred on pork, try the grilled pork skewers, one of the restaurant’s specialities. Choose from cuts such as tongue, heart, throat and rectum; the menu also notes their different textures, including crisp and springy. If you are unsure where to start, the assorted grilled pork skewers of 7 cuts feature the day’s selection. Try them one by one, then add more of any cut that catches your interest.

One review mentions the liver steak, noting its rare finish and generous topping of spring onion. The menu also offers plain grilled liver skewers, making a comparison tempting. Other diners have enjoyed the fried pork and salt-grilled offal on a hotplate, both good options when you want something beyond skewers.

For a more substantial meal, there is also the signature tonteki pork steak. The menu lets you choose a portion from 100g, so you can decide whether to pair it with skewers and small plates or make the steak the main event. Rice dishes include a grilled pork rice bowl and grilled rice balls in a choice of soy sauce or miso, making it easy to put together anything from drinks and snacks to a full meal.

Abenosakaba opens from 10:30, making it an option for daytime drinks. It is on basement level 1 of Abeno Lucias, and is open until 22:30.