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5 supreme yakiniku restaurants were selected from the fierce competition in Shibuya.

April 01, 2024

In this issue, we introduce five restaurants in Shibuya where you can enjoy excellent yakiniku.

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's central districts, an area where fashion, music, and art are fused together.

Such a place in Shibuya is also known as a fierce battleground for yakiniku, and many people come to this area in search of the best yakiniku experience.

In this article, we have picked out five of the best restaurants in the area and will tell you more about each of them.


Yakiniku Inoue Shibuya

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“Yakiniku Inoue Shibuya” is a high-end yakiniku restaurant located near Shinsen Station, serving A5-rank Japanese black beef.

You can enjoy high-quality yakiniku in a relaxed atmosphere, slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya.

Private rooms are also available for various occasions, such as dates and banquets.

 

Features:

The restaurant's greatest feature is the high quality of its meat.

In particular, the popular "Inoue Roast," "Roasted Yukke," and the thickly sliced "Tan Shio" are exquisite.

In addition, the meat served is freshly cut without ever being frozen, making its freshness stand out.

Course Menu:

Yakiniku Inoue offers a variety of course menus.

The "Standard Course" (7,000 yen including tax) and the "Special Course" (10,000 yen including tax) are both sumptuous.

For special occasions such as anniversaries, we also recommend the "Anniversary Course" (8,800 yen including tax) with meat cake and meat-rolling gunkan.

Service and Space:

Smoking is allowed inside the restaurant, and tables in particular are set aside for smoking purposes.

The restaurant is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, making it easy to use even in late hours.

The restaurant also offers a full range of services, including the provision of surprise dessert plates and support for celebratory events.

Commitment to Beer:

We are particular about our beer, and to serve "The Premium Malts" at its best, we pay close attention to the special glass and pouring method.

It is characterized by its creamy foam and is designed to retain its flavor over time.
 

Yakiniku 29 Terrace Shibuya Minamiguchi

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“Yakiniku 29 Terrace Shibuya Minamiguchi” is a restaurant specializing in Japanese beef yakiniku, located a 3-minute walk from the South Exit of Shibuya Station and easily accessible.

Serving A5 brand beef such as Kobe beef, Sendai beef, and Miyazaki beef, the menu allows customers to enjoy the sweetness and aroma of the meat.

In particular, the "Thick-sliced Negitan" is very popular, and reservations are a must.

 

Features:

“Yakiniku 29 Terrace Shibuya Minamiguchi”, features high-quality meat and a diverse menu.

The recommended "Thick-sliced Negitang" and "Yakishabu Torokeru Sirloin" are gems that must be tried at least once.

"Bone-in Kalbi" is also excellent for its tenderness and sweet flavor.

Course Menu:

The restaurant offers the "29 Terrace Course" (15,000 yen including tax), which includes all-you-can-drink and the popular thick-sliced negi tongue and negi wrapped sirloin.

During lunch time, which is limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, there is a special wagyu beef plan (3,000 yen), which is a very economical course that includes all-you-can-eat kimchi, namul, and salad, as well as a soft drink bar.

Service and Space:

The restaurant is a calm and elegant space with counter and table seating that can accommodate up to 46 people.

All seats are non-smoking and can be used with children.

Surprises and celebrations are also available, and a dessert plate gift service is available for anniversaries and birthdays.
 

Ushigoro Bambina Shibuya

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“Ushigoro Bambina Shibuya” is a yakiniku and bar restaurant located a few minutes' walk from Shibuya Station.

Although it is affiliated with the upscale Ushigoro yakiniku restaurant, you can enjoy high-quality yakiniku in a casual atmosphere and at a reasonable price.

The meat sushi and gorgeous meat cakes are especially popular.

 

Features:

“Ushigoro Bambina Shibuya” features a fusion of yakiniku and bar.

In addition to yakiniku, the restaurant offers a wide variety of bar menu items and a space on the first floor for standing bar-style dining.

There are also fully private rooms and semi-private rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors, where you can enjoy a relaxing meal in a private space.

Course Menu:

We recommend the "Ushigoro Course," which includes a limited menu, and the "Enjoyment Course (with a toast drink)," which is available at a discount if you arrive early, before 5:30 p.m.

For special anniversaries, the "Anniversary Course" is available, and you can surprise your loved one with a gorgeous meat cake.

Service and Space:

The interior of the restaurant is modern and stylish, and it is designed to provide a comfortable atmosphere.

Service is also attentive, and special occasions are catered for, such as early-bird special courses and luxurious meat cakes.

All seats are non-smoking, but smoking is allowed in the fully private rooms, and consideration has been given to the separation of smoking and non-smoking.
 

Yakiniku ZENIBA Shibuya

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“Yakiniku ZENIBA Shibuya” is a stylish yakiniku restaurant located near Shibuya Station.

Here, you can enjoy a style of yakiniku where a whole cow of A5-rank female beef is purchased and grilled on a natural lava rock plate around Mt.

The carefully selected Wagyu beef and the special cured meat menu are very popular.

 

Features:

“Yakiniku ZENIBA Shibuya” is characterized by its unique style of using lava plates to maintain the flavor of the meat and the aroma of the grilled meat.

The lava plate does not smell easily, so it does not affect your plans after the meal.

Course Menu:

This course includes the popular "Beef Trotter Untan Salmon Roe Bowl" and includes a raw meat menu and an assortment of grilled meats.

A variety of other courses are also available, including "BUTCHER'S COURSE," which allows you to enjoy a wide variety of parts of the meat.

Service and Space:

The restaurant is spacious and offers a casual and stylish atmosphere.

Window seats with a night view, fully private rooms (for 8 persons or more), and semi-private rooms are also available to enjoy a private space.

A special dessert plate is also offered, perfect for a surprise on a special occasion.

 

Horumon Club Ajikura Shibuya

(Source:https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13007270/)
 

“Horumon Club Ajikura Shibuya” is a hideaway charcoal-grilled horumon-yaki restaurant located in Maruyamacho, Shibuya.

It is only a 2-minute walk from Shinsen Station and offers mainly fresh Japanese beef horumon.

The spiced yakiniku prepared by a Sri Lankan chef is especially popular.

 

Features:

The restaurant features a diverse menu using fresh Wagyu Horumon and unique dishes with Sri Lankan flavors.

The restaurant has kotatsu (sunken kotatsu) and tatami rooms where customers can enjoy their meals in a relaxing atmosphere, and the second restaurant offers seats where heated and electronic cigarettes can be smoked.

Course Menu:

A variety of courses are available, including an all-you-can-drink omakase course and a 6-piece wagyu beef hormone set, as well as a luxury course featuring A4 and A5 rank wagyu beef, perfect for special occasions.

Service and Space:

The interior of the restaurant offers a stylish and relaxing space where diners can enjoy their meals in comfort with sunken kotatsu or tatami room seating.

Ajikura also offers take-out and delivery services, so you can enjoy the taste of Ajikura at home.

The service is excellent, and the staff is friendly and courteous.

 

Conclusion

Your yakiniku experience in Shibuya will be even more special at the five restaurants introduced here.

Each restaurant has its own unique characteristics and charms, and you will discover something new each time you visit.

Enjoy the diverse world of yakiniku, from premium wagyu beef to casual bar-style yakiniku and spicy hormone dishes.

We hope your visit to Shibuya will be a wonderful one.