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WHERE TO EAT The best Basashi in Japan (according to food experts)

Suganoya

KumamotoJapan
2F Chome-9 1
Recommended by Joyeeta Banerjee and 2 other food critics.
"The service is very courteous and the quality of the horse meat was excellent. The dishes were also beautifully presented. This is light, fresh, tasty and reasonably authentic Japanese food that is definitely worth trying. "
Recommended by Tsunagu Japan and 3 other food critics.
"Sakura Nabe Nakae is well known for its delicious horse meat."

Kagurazaka Niku Sushi

TokyoJapan
1 Chome-14 Kagurazaka
Recommended by C.B. Cebulski and 2 other food critics.
"As a fan of horse, I loved every bite here and will definitely drop by on my next trip to Tokyo. If you’re up for some adventurous eating, I recommended you add Nikuzushi to your itinerary too!"

Obakurou

TokyoJapan
1-7-12 Ebisunishi
Recommended by Robb Satterwhite and 1 other food critic.
"Everything we tried was tender and flavorful - in fact Bakuro serves some of the tenderest raw horse we've found in town."

Basashiya Masashi

TokyoJapan
1 Chome-1-16 Asakusa
Recommended by Japan Travel and 1 other food critic.
"The texture is quite unique and the flavor is mild and savory."

Banikuman

NaganoJapan
1380 Kitaishido-chō
Recommended by Lonely Planet
"This is the place to come to try a Nagano speciality: horse meat. Try it raw as basashi."

Minoya

TokyoJapan
1-6-8 Shinkawa
Recommended by Tokyo Food Life and 1 other food critic.
"Besides being deeply tasty, horseflesh is also healthier with more protein, less fat, and half the calories of beef or pork."