
Both the meat and sauce of the skirt steak lunch were tasty and delicious. I found a store that I want to go to again after a long time!
In addition to that, we were given a type of ham salad and charged for this without even ordering it. Apparently, this system is called otōshi (お通し). I don't even eat pork, so essentially, I paid for nothing. Having been fed up by this "otōshi" and what I wanted to eat not being available, I left earlier than usual and went to a different restaurant. The store really needs to improve on its systems. I think Japanese restaurants that still have this system really need to do away with it. It makes no sense as it is a very outdated practice.
Needless to say, I do not recommend this restaurant.
There is a table charge (you get some kinda small beef appetizer) of ¥400 AND you must buy a drink (cheapest was ¥400). That means you're paying 800 yen per person before you've even ordered anything... Really don't like being forced to buy a drink. Table charge was annoying enough but the forced drink tipped the scale to walking out.
This may seem petty to some, but being forced to do these things just gets annoying and I'm a little sick of this kinda thing. Table charge I can accept - especially if what they give you is actually half decent but most of the time it isn't. We never actually saw/received the table charge food offering here so can't honestly comment.
Also have a time restriction of 2 hours from the moment you sit down. So not only are you forced to spend 800 yen you have a limited time to actually eat and relax... Assuming you stay of course!
Niku Bar GABUTTO Ibaraki's recommend

Niku Bar GABUTTO Ibaraki offers a fantastic dining experience with a variety of delicious meat dishes. Located just a 30-second walk from JR Ibaraki Station, this cozy restaurant is perfect for both lunch and dinner. The Angus beef aged raw ham is a must-try, and the variety of steaks available at reasonable prices make it a great spot for meat lovers. The friendly staff and inviting atmosphere add to the charm, making it an excellent choice for a memorable meal in Ibaraki. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a casual meal, GABUTTO provides an enjoyable dining experience.
Niku Bar GABUTTO Ibaraki's infomation
Infomation
Phone number | 072-625-1129 |
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Opening hour |
Mon-Thu, Sun: 11:00 - 14:00 (L.O. 13:30), 17:00 - 22:00 (L.O. 21:30) |
Holiday | Open all-year-round |
Budget | ¥¥ |
Payment |
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Access
Address | 1-1 Nishinaka-cho, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0826, Japan |
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Parking lot | No |
Other
Seat info |
32 seats (22 table seats, 10 counter seats) |
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Web site | https://gabutto-ibaraki.owst.jp/ |
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