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☆Recommended Points☆①The unique fresh raw green peppers that are not bitter go perfectly with the meat②A course with a generous portion and all-you-can-drink for 5,000 yen is cost-effective○[Menu]"Red Meat Enjoyment Course (5,000 yen)"*2-hour all-you-can-drink・Homemade Chinese cabbage kimchi・Bean sprout namul・Cabbage rice bowl paradise・Korean seaweed・Magic chilled raw green peppers・Roast tongue sashimi・Captivating beef tongue・Red meat 6 kinds assortment・2 types of hormone・Finishing with Komutan soup[1st to 3rd images]"Red meat 6 kinds assortment""Magic chilled raw green peppers"The main dish of this course is the assortment of 6 types of red meat. From the bottom left, there's skirt steak, and above is aged kalbi. From the bottom middle, there's thick-cut fillet, and above is premium harami. On the right side, there's captivating beef tongue with sauce at the bottom, and roast at the top. Overall, the meat is marinated in a sweet sauce, and it undoubtedly goes well with rice. Particularly delicious were the skirt steak and fillet. Both were tender and rich in flavor. These two types are best enjoyed with the magic chilled raw green peppers, which are Miyazaki prefecture's fresh green peppers sourced directly from farmers. These green peppers have a mysterious taste with no bitterness at all. The contrast between the crispy texture of the peppers and the soft texture of the meat is wonderful, making you want to eat more and more. Each type of meat comes with 2 pieces per person, and the portion is more than satisfactory. Be sure to experience the magic of the mysterious green peppers at least once.[4th image]"2 types of hormone"On this day, the hormones were liver and spicy hormone. The liver had a chewy texture that was addictive. On the other hand, the hormone was collagen-rich with a chewy texture and a distinctive rich sweetness.[5th image]"Roast tongue sashimi"A sashimi of tongue served as an appetizer. It had a good firm texture, and the more you chew, the more umami oozes out. When eaten with wasabi, the sharpness enhances the sweetness of the tongue, making the umami more pronounced.[6th image]"Finishing with Komutan soup"The finale was Komutan soup with rice added to make it like a porridge. The Komutan soup, packed with the aroma of garlic, was surprisingly easy to eat even when full. It was a perfect dish for the cold season.[7th image]"Cabbage rice bowl paradise"A striking cabbage served in a bowl. The dressing was made with shiso, and although it was voluminous, it was easy to eat. It served as a nice appetizer to prepare the stomach for the meat ahead.[Summary]Located just past the famous ramen shop "Kira" on Dogenzaka in Shibuya, is the yakiniku restaurant "Kinikuya". Following the popularity of their first store in Sangenjaya, they opened here in Shibuya in 2020. I made a reservation for 8:00 pm on a weekday and visited. The restaurant has a counter on the 1st floor and a tatami room on the 2nd floor, and this time I was seated at the 1st-floor counter. Due to the constant flow of reservations and the consistently crowded space, I recommend making a reservation if possible. The courses range from 4,000 yen to 7,500 yen, all including all-you-can-drink, which is a nice touch. The rice dishes also have a generous portion, making it very cost-effective. The signature dish of Kinikuya, the magical raw green peppers, is worth a visit, so I highly recommend experiencing it for yourself.
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