Diced prime rib and veggies from Steak Man near Yokota Air Base, Japan. (Juan King/Stars and Stripes)
Steak Man is an inexpensive, family-friendly restaurant in Mizuho. I selected it for a birthday dinner since my family often passes by during our frequent trips to that area.
Steak Man has adequate parking for an easy in and out. Inside, you’ll find seating for about 30, including a bar with several stools.
Don’t fret if your Japanese skills are limited. An English menu is available. The staff was friendly and patient as we ordered.
The large Ajimori set from Steak Man near Yokota Air Base, Japan, includes a chuck eye steak and diced prime rib steak with corn. (Juan King/Stars and Stripes)
I chose the large Ajimori set that included a chuck eye steak and diced prime rib steak with corn. I added a side of rice for a total of 2,640 yen, or about $19.
My wife enjoyed two veggies and a plate of rice with her 10 ½-ounce diced prime rib steak for 2,310 yen. Self-serve rice and soup were also available.
From the children’s side of the menu, my son got a neat meal set for 748 yen served in a dish shaped like a toy car.
Kids can eat from a dish shaped like a toy car at Steak Man, a family-friendly steak restaurant near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo. (Juan King/Stars and Stripes)
Other sides included salads and a couple of small desserts are listed on the menu. There is also an all-you-can-eat option available every day with prices ranging from 550 yen to 3,245 yen.
Space near the checkout register was a little cramped as we paid to leave, but the dining experience fit the bill. Our bill came to slightly over 7,000 yen including beverages. It is definitely worth another visit.
Steak Man is a family-friendly restaurant that’s an easy drive from Yokota Air Base, Japan. (Juan King/Stars and Stripes)
Steak Man
Location: 807-6 Tonogaya, Mizuho, Nishitama District, Tokyo 190-1212; Google Plus code: Q965+RX Mizuho.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
Prices: Regular meal sets start at 800 yen. All-you-can-eat options cost between 3,245 yen and free, depending on age. Credit cards accepted.
Dress: Casual
Directions: A short drive from Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo.
Information: Phone: 042-513-8733
