Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House
Wagyu sliced thin, cooked at your table in a clear broth. The cook time is the whole activity. Sit with someone you want to talk to for two hours. The broth deepens as the meal goes on and that's the real dish.
Wagyu, sliced thin. Let it cook just until the color changes, not longer. Ponzu over the sesame sauce.
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