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After a long time, I went to Barbacoa with my friends. I was craving for meat, but I also knew I had to eat vegetables. And I wanted to enjoy a full and satisfying meal without any guilt. The first place that came to my mind was this restaurant. I usually go to the one in Shinjuku, but today I had some errands in Shibuya, so we gathered at the one in Shibuya. They offer a lunch churrasco with a salad bar. First, the salad. As always, the salad bar here is beautifully arranged. Not only are there salad vegetables, but also appetizers and cooked dishes displayed, making you excited to mix and match to create your own plate. The dishes laid out on ice beds, cheese on cutting boards, various olive oils, salt, spices, it all feels like being in a kitchen. Using lettuce as a base, I added various dishes. One of my favorites to eat here is the palm heart. The crunchy pickled palm heart, along with jalapeños, pickled pearl onions, and other pickles, provides a tangy flavor to enjoy. Then, the creamy egg salad. The yolk is completely melted and smooth, while the cut white has a firm and bouncy texture. Grilled eggplant, sweet grilled pumpkin, edamame, shishito peppers, red core radish, all beautifully decorating the plate. For the second plate, I had nachos with chili con carne on top. Celery sticks, lotus root, cucumber pickles, and more. I wanted to eat more, but I had to save room for the meat. The meats were brought out and sliced one by one. Some were cut on cutting boards. Some were brought on skewers already cooked and ready to be shaved onto your plate. Each meat had a unique flavor and texture, with a focus on enjoying the taste of the meat itself. Lamp, ribs, sirloin, filet mignon, lamb lamp, pepper steak, each had its own distinct taste and aroma. Salt rubbed and grilled, enhancing the umami of the meat. I added salsa for acidity and spiciness and kept eating. Even though I could eat more in the past, now I feel more satisfied than full. It's strange how I appreciate the vegetables more than the meat. Is there anything else delicious to eat? I went to the salad bar again and found lasagna. It had just been baked and was bubbling. I scooped some onto my plate, grated Parmesan cheese generously, added onion rings, bacon bits, and a dash of Tabasco. Sprinkled pepper and made a mess on my plate. The combination of meat and lasagna was delicious and satisfying. For dessert, I ended with churrasco pineapple. The acidity, sweetness, and charred aroma were delightful. Soft serve ice cream with chocolate mousse, whipped cream, caramel sauce, almond crunch, and a waffle cone to pamper my stomach after lunch.