Rich Variety of Raw Meat! Perfect for a Fun Time with Friends at Yummy Yakiniku ❤️✂︎ ———————————— **Restaurant Information** **Name:** Kin Niku Ya **Address:** 2-12-13 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, B1F Hosozawa Building **Access:** 1-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station South Exit ———————————— ✂︎ **Ordered Menu:** - Special Three-Color Negi-Tan Platter (2156 yen) - Raw Meat Parfait (3179 yen) - Kappa for Eating! Marinated Harami (1650 yen) - Burning!! Godzilla-Tan Salt (1738 yen) Every piece of meat was served in a surprisingly fun way, and they were all delicious! ❤️ You must try the Raw Meat Parfait! It features a delightful array of heart, tongue sashimi, senmai sashimi, marbled wagyu, and lean meat that keeps coming, making it an exciting experience. It’s rare to find fresh heart sashimi! The Three-Color Negi-Tan platter also offers various flavors with Negi-Tan Salt, Ume Negi-Tan, and Wasabi Negi-Tan. The Ume Negi-Tan was incredibly tasty! Eating grilled meat with cucumber was delicious too, opening a new door to yakiniku for me! ❣️ With a wide selection of alcohol available, this place is perfect for enjoying delicious yakiniku while having a fun time drinking with friends. **Honest Review** Cost Performance: ★★★★★ Deliciousness: ★★★★★ Overall Rating: ★★★★★ **Recommended Scenarios** With Friends: ◎ Large Group Gatherings: ◎ Date: ◎ On Instagram @tokyo_umauma, I share gourmet information centered around Tokyo based on my own experiences. I also occasionally post about gourmet spots during my travels. I’d be thrilled if you could follow along! ==========

This restaurant offers a unique new style of yakiniku, especially known for its delicious raw harami (skirt steak) and negitan (green onion beef). They serve specially developed sauces, such as a stamina sauce specifically for harami and a tomato miso sauce for tenderloin, which are delightful. One standout item is the "raw meat parfait," which not only tastes fantastic but also has a visually interesting presentation that you won’t find elsewhere. Instead of the usual lettuce, they propose a new way to enjoy the meat using chilled raw peppers. This adds to the innovative experience they offer. The "Godzilla Tan Salt" features a generous helping of shredded white negi topped with a special spicy sesame salt oil, which is then seared with a torch. Eating this with the tan salt creates a remarkable combination; while regular negi salt is delicious, the spicy shredded negi pairs perfectly with the beef! Here’s what I ordered: - Special three kinds of negitan platter for two: ¥2,156 (including Negitan Salt, Ume Negitan, and Wasabi Negitan) - Raw meat parfait: ¥3,179 (with heart, tongue sashimi, senmai sashimi, marbled Wagyu, and lean meat) - Secret sauce marinated harami: ¥1,650 - Burnt!! Godzilla Tan Salt: ¥1,738 - Cold noodle by Kanikuya: ¥605 They have six locations in Tokyo, including Sangenjaya, Shibuya (two locations), Oimachi, Tamachi, and Shimokitazawa. The parent company, Urutora Dining, operates other yakiniku brands, known for their excellent quality of meat and offal at great prices!

The new concept restaurant "Nama Harami & Negi Tan Yakiniku Kinnikuy" from the popular chain "Tare Yakiniku Kinnikuy," which has five outlets in Tokyo, opened on August 16 just a minute's walk from Shimokitazawa Station. Since then, it has been bustling with many customers as an affordable and delicious yakiniku spot! The restaurant is licensed to handle raw meat and offers a "raw meat parfait" filled with various cuts, including heart, tongue sashimi, senmai sashimi, marbled wagyu, lean beef, and yukke. It's enjoyed with wasabi soy sauce, just like sashimi. The three-color negi tan platter features negi tan shio (salt), ume negi tan (plum), and wasabi negi tan. My favorite was the ume negi tan! It had such a delightful plum flavor that I could eat it endlessly – it was incredibly delicious! The restaurant creates an impression of innovative yakiniku, with both price and taste being top-notch! Today’s meal was a real treat! **Today's Menu:** - Beef tendon stew (appetizer) - Raw meat parfait ¥3,179 - Special three-color negi tan platter ¥2,156 (Negi tan shio, ume negi tan, wasabi negi tan) - Secret marinade harami ¥1,650 - Godzilla tan shio ¥1,738 - Kinnikuy cold noodles ¥715 - Overflowing sparkling drink ¥660 - Reggae Punch ¥715 - Chamisul Fresh ¥1,518 - Kinnikuy original lemon sour ¥605

The restaurant offers private rooms and table seating where you can take off your shoes. This time, we had the following dishes: a "Raw Meat Parfait" for ¥3,179, a "Special Three-Kind Grilled Beef Tongue Platter" for two people at ¥2,156, "Flaming Godzilla Tongue Salt" for ¥1,738, and "Marinated Skirt Steak" for ¥1,650. The Raw Meat Parfait came with fireworks, making it feel incredibly luxurious like a celebration! It felt like a birthday, honestly. The parfait was filled with various types of raw meat, making it a must-order dish due to its generous portion! The three kinds of grilled beef tongue were delicious, especially the taste of plum, which was very enjoyable. The wasabi was quite strong, making me tear up, but it was very impactful! It could even serve as a fun little game. The skirt steak was tasty on its own and even better when wrapped in cucumber! The staff were very friendly, and even foreign guests seemed to enjoy themselves!

I discovered that a branch of the popular meat restaurant Kinnikuyasan in Shibuya has opened in Shimokitazawa. I visited both locations with specific purposes, and the various meats were well-marinated and incredibly delicious. It's rare for a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant to serve a starter, but the beef intestine stew they offered as an appetizer was also very tasty and went down easily.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, the atmosphere is already fun with lanterns, lucky cats, and stylishly designed signs. The interior is festive, resembling a festival. Pop and cute girl characters are featured on welcome papers, creating a quirky subculture vibe typical of Shimokitazawa. ~Motsuni (appetizer)~ It looked red and spicy, but it was actually mildly spicy and very easy to eat. There was plenty of meat, and the daikon radish was tender and flavorful. ~Raw Meat Parfait ¥3,178~ An incredibly extravagant parfait made with raw meat. Layers include a raw egg, yukhoe, harami, uchimomo, senmai sashimi, and heart sashimi, making it a feast. What’s special is that you can eat the harami and uchimomo raw, thanks to the shop being licensed to serve raw meat. Despite being raw, none of the meats had any unpleasant smell, were tender, and melted in your mouth. The senmai and heart came with a sauce. With the addition of garlic chives and green onions, it added a little twist to the flavor. The presentation is adorable and makes you want to take pictures. When served, they light a sparkler stuck in the parfait, creating a festive atmosphere. Although the price is on the higher side, the generous amount of delicious meat makes it worth it. Since it’s shareable, the cost performance is good, so I definitely recommend ordering it. ~Negitan Three-Color Platter ¥1,078/one serving~ This is the restaurant’s top recommendation for tongue. It comes topped with three different kinds of seasoned green onions: basic, plum, and wasabi. The plum has a refreshing sweetness, while the wasabi offers a sharp and refreshing taste. Because the green onions tend to spill over, the staff will help grill them while teaching you the best way to cook them. ~Godzilla Tongue Salt ¥1,738~ This is another original menu item. They drizzle chili oil and sesame oil, then torch the green onions to roast them intensely, resembling Godzilla. You eat this wrapped in the tongue, and it’s lavishly filled with green onions. ~Cucumber with Sauce and Marinated Harami ¥1,650~ “Kappa” refers to the cucumbers served with a savory sauce that the restaurant promotes as an accompaniment to meat. The harami comes with kappa. There are two flavors for the kappa: a spicy red and a refreshing white. We ordered the white, which is topped with a Caesar salad-like dressing. Eating the cucumber together with the harami balances out the richness of the meat, making it easier to enjoy. The harami itself was thick, tender, and well-marinated. A nice drink service is that you can upgrade to a large mug for the price of a regular one, which is great for cost performance. One recommendation is the house original “American Highball” topped with caramel popcorn, made with Jim Beam whiskey. This place offers a unique and Instagram-worthy BBQ experience with numerous eye-catching menu items. It’s perfect for a fun, lively outing with friends, resembling a festival atmosphere. Opened in August 2024, the restaurant is new and clean. The gas smokeless roaster ensures consistent heat without unpleasant odors, making it convenient to dine here. Recommended Situations: Date with a girl: ☆☆ Having fun with everyone: ☆☆☆

The joy of living! The parfait is limited to raw meat! Additionally, you absolutely have to try the combination of tare-harami (sauce-marinated flank) and infinite tomatoes. I went to Shimokitazawa Kin Meat Shop to enjoy an Instagram-worthy raw meat parfait! It's only a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station, and every type of meat offers unexpected ways to enjoy it, making it top-notch in quality! I am always impressed by the Ulutora Dining Beef Group and keep coming back for more. **Ordered Menu:** - **Raw Meat Parfait (3179 yen):** I've never had a raw meat parfait that includes marbled wagyu beef before! I honestly think I want to celebrate my birthday with this instead of a cake! (The honest opinion of someone in their 50s!) It includes Wagyu zabuton (shoulder), inner thigh, wagyu yukke (raw beef tartare), wagyu harami, senmai sashimi (cow stomach), hara sashimi (heart), and a stunning amount of marbling. This place has the necessary permissions to serve raw meat, making it a rare spot to enjoy wagyu raw meat parfaits. - **Special Negi-Tan Three Kinds (2156 yen):** The freshest, highest quality tongue in Shimokitazawa! Enjoy different flavors with negi-tan salt (green onion), ume negi-tan (plum green onion), and wasabi negi-tan (wasabi green onion)—all grilled carefully by the staff! - **Tare Marinated Harami (1650 yen):** Kin Meat Shop proposes a new way to enjoy grilled meat! They serve rare wagyu harami at an unbelievable taste and price. Enjoy the harami wrapped in cucumber—it’s the ultimate! - **Gojira Tan Salt (1738 yen):** White shredded green onions topped with chili oil and sesame oil, flamed with a torch! Wrap the grilled tongue in the spiced onion for a unique and addictive experience! - **Infinite Tomato Yakiniku (385 yen):** A new way to enjoy grilled meat! I wrapped the tare-harami in a tomato, and it was overwhelmingly delicious! - **Grilled Meat Exclusive Negi Rice (638 yen):** I had this at Kin Meat Shop in Tamachi, and I couldn't forget its incredible taste—had to order it again! The yellow round rice is just the best! - **Ume-Included Gomutan Soup (418 yen):** I was so impressed by this during my visit to Kin Meat Shop in Tamachi that I had to order it again! The ume gomutan (plum soup) is addictive in its flavor. - **Today's Overflowing Sparkling (660 yen)** and **Kin Meat Shop Original Lemon Sour (605 yen):** The large mug is the same price. It comes with pickled red onions for a crunchy texture, perfect with grilled meat! - **Makgeolli (528 yen):** The shop has table seating, sunken kotatsu seating, and private rooms. The raw meat parfait offers a sense of luxury that you can’t experience anywhere else. Each location has illustrations that match the atmosphere and provide a good luck vibe. The friendly staff offers attentive service! There are cozy spots with kotatsu and private rooms where you can enjoy grilled meat at your leisure!

In October, filled with events, we held a post-sports day celebration for my son at a new restaurant, King Meat, which just opened on August 16th, a one-minute walk from the south exit of Shimokitazawa Station✨✨. The logo design is wonderful and the interior has a fun vibe^_^. We started with a large draft beer for 980 yen, and the appetizer was a delicious braised offal‼️. We ordered the signature special 3-color beef tongue platter for two, which was 2,156 yen. It featured a colorful assortment of Negi-tan (beef tongue with green onions), Ume Negi-tan (beef tongue with plum), and Wasabi Negi-tan (beef tongue with wasabi). We also tried the luxurious raw meat parfait for 3,179 yen, which was really impressive(*´ω`*). It was a celebration with the raw heart, tongue sashimi, tripe sashimi, marbled Wagyu beef, and lean meat, all too extravagant（≧∇≦）. We enjoyed the marinated hanging tender steak with a secret sauce served with crispy cucumbers, priced at 1,650 yen, which was so Instagram-worthy✨✨. It consists of large, marinated hanging tender pieces served with “Kappa” cucumbers (crunchy cucumbers). I recommend dipping it twice in the sauce before grilling╰(*´︶`*)╯♡. The flaming Godzilla Beef Tongue, priced at 1,738 yen, comes piled high with thinly sliced white onion and drizzled with a special spicy sesame oil before being torched, creating a new dining experience when paired with the beef tongue (●´ω｀●). The overflowing sparkling drink for 600 yen was also beautiful and entertaining (*⁰▿⁰*). Dining out for BBQ is always a fun experience with family!

Before I knew it, I feel like I’ve been going out for yakiniku about once every two weeks. When my stomach craves meat, there’s no stopping the urge to head to a restaurant. This day too, the group of us eager for yakiniku set out from home to visit a restaurant in Shimokitazawa called "Yakiniku Kanemikuya," which specializes in fresh harami and negitan (green onion and tongue) BBQ. You can check the location on Tabelog. This establishment, managed by "Uru Tora Dining," which operates different themed yakiniku restaurants like "Yakiniku Kanemikuya," opened in August and focuses on serving fresh harami and negitan grilled dishes. They open at noon on weekends and holidays, making it perfect for those who want to start their drinking session early. Once we entered the restaurant and checked the menu, our blissful yakiniku time began! First, we were served an appetizer of motsuni (beef tripe stew) that pairs well with beer. A restaurant that serves a good appetizer is always a good sign. As usual, I downed my first beer just with the appetizer. Next up, we ordered "Kyuuri Kimchi" (cucumber kimchi) for 495 yen, a refreshing dish that is essential for cleansing the palate between meat orders. We also decided to order the "Namakushi Moriwase" (Assorted raw meat platter), but because of mobile ordering, my companion's first order arrived first: "Kobukuro Sashimi with Negi Ponzu" for 550 yen. The rich texture of the kobukuro (pig's uterus) paired perfectly with the refreshing taste of the negi ponzu. However, I hadn’t considered that the "Namakushi Moriwase" might also include kobukuro, and just as I was enjoying it, there it was: the "Namakushi Parfait (Sashimi Platter)" for 3,179 yen! Featuring a fabulous display with fireworks, the parfait container was filled to the brim with raw meat. The top tier consisted of red meat cuts like Wagyu sashimi and beef heart, while the bottom was filled with various offals. The contents change daily, but yes, the anticipated kobukuro was indeed in there! I think this might have been the first time I’ve had such a large assortment of raw meat. Additionally, since raw meat fills you up more quickly than grilled, those who aren’t sure about their stomach capacity might want to order individual dishes to enjoy more options afterward. Next, we ordered the "Popular Four Types of Tongue" for 1,738 yen, which included two pieces each of premium tongue, upper tongue, cheek meat, and pork tongue—perfect for sharing evenly without arguments since it came in pairs. Then came the "Aomori Garlic Harami" for 1,650 yen, with a hearty serving of garlic on marinated harami. The robust flavor of garlic combined with the juicy umami of the harami was a great match. We also ordered "Wagyu Upper Rib" for 1,485 yen; since it’s rich, it's best enjoyed before feeling too full. Usually, I like to eat it on top of white rice, but I haven’t done that lately. Of course, we couldn’t skip the offals, so we got "Wagyu Kopfchan" for 682 yen and "Upper Mino" for 1,078 yen. The unique texture and delightful oiliness of the offals differ greatly from regular meat! To round off the experience, we couldn’t miss out on the "Wagyu Special Harami" for 2,178 yen since it’s their specialty. Although it’s classified as offal, it lacks the fat seen in rib cuts, making it enjoyable even towards the end of the meal. For my companion's final bites, we ordered "Komtans Soup (Small)" for 418 yen and "White Rice (Small)" for 308 yen. The comtatang (beef bone soup) wasn’t available, so they creatively combined the soup with rice to make a mock-up. As for my finale, it had to be the "Famous Wagyu Beef Tendon Curry M" for 748 yen. As expected, I topped it with the special harami, kopchan, and upper mino to create a meaty curry extravaganza. While the curry itself is delicious, adding the richness of the meat's fat elevates it to an entirely new level. Leaving some meat aside to ensure a filling curry conclusion is a professional move. Since it was still early evening, that was a wrap for this meal. I can’t wait to see when my next yakiniku outing will be! Thank you for the meal!

On August 16, a new yakiniku restaurant opened just down from the South Exit of Shimokitazawa Station. This is the Shimokitazawa branch of Kinnikuyasan, which also has locations in Sanchou and Shibuya. Each Kinnikuyasan has its own unique features, and the Shimokitazawa branch focuses on "Wagyu raw harami" and "negitan" (green onion beef tongue). Here, you can enjoy a slightly new style of yakiniku! What I tried that day included: ◇ Today's overflowing sparkling wine – A delightful service where sparkling wine is poured so much that it overflows from the glass placed on a masu (a wooden sake cup)! ◇ Raw Meat Parfait (with permission to serve raw meat) – This dish features a tower of raw meat including loin, harami, zabuton, heart, senmai, and tongue, served in a parfait glass, complete with fireworks! I was so excited from the very beginning! The top layer includes tender raw meat that melts in your mouth, while the bottom layer consists of flavorful organ meat sashimi. It's such a pleasure to start with a hearty serving of raw meat (yes, raw meat)! ◇ Special three-color negitan platter – Includes Negitan with salt, plum Negitan, and wasabi Negitan. The ample green onions are steamed alongside the beef tongue, making it juicy and incredibly tender! The plum Negitan combines acidity with the saltiness and umami of the beef tongue, which is amazing! The wasabi negitan gives a delightful kick, and the sequence in which you enjoy these three types is fantastic! ◇ Fire it up!! Godzilla Tan Salt with spicy sesame oil – A generous serving of white onions is burned with a torch! You wrap this charred onion in grilled beef tongue and enjoy a completely new kind of negitan! The combination of spicy and savory flavors is incredible, showing just how versatile beef tongue and onions can be! ◇ Secret marinated harami – Large pieces of harami are packed tightly in a jar with a special sauce. You can wrap the grilled harami in crispy cucumber, providing yet another novel way to enjoy it! The thick harami has deep cuts, making it very tender. Wrapping it in cucumber adds a refreshing note and pairs perfectly with beer. Every piece of grilled meat proposes a new way to eat, making it not only delicious but also surprising and truly impressive! Moreover, the spacious seating makes for a relaxed dining experience. If you're looking to try a new style of yakiniku, this is the place to go!

Today, we're dining at "Namaharami & Negitan Yakiniku Kinnikuya Shimokitazawa," located about a 5-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station. The restaurant has both table seating and sunken-style seating, and they also offer private rooms. This time, we chose a table. To place orders, we scanned a QR code and used the LINE system for our requests. Cheers to a great meal! As an appetizer, we had motsu nikomi (beef offal stew). They have permission to serve raw meat, and we tried the "Raw Meat Parfait." This unique dish featured a variety of fresh raw meats served in a parfait glass—hearts, sliced tongue, senmai sashimi, marbled wagyu, and lean cuts, all topped with a festive firework display! The meat was indeed fresh and delicious. You can enjoy it layer by layer or flip it onto a plate to eat. My favorite was the harami (skirt steak). Next, we had "Burn It! Godzilla Tongue," which consisted of plenty of white shredded green onions drizzled with a special sauce and then torched. We wrapped the green onions in the grilled tongue! The abundant onions made the grilled tongue refreshing. While chopped green onions are typical with tongue, using crunchy white shredded onions was a nice twist. We also ordered the "Special Negitan Three-Color Platter," which included negitan (grilled tongue) with green onions, plum negitan, and wasabi negitan. Each type featured differently colored green onions, making the platter visually appealing. The staff recommended the wasabi negitan, which offered a nice spicy kick! For a special treat, we had "Secret Sauce Marinated Harami," where the tender, juicy skirt steak was grilled and served alongside crispy cucumbers. The rich sauce paired perfectly with the cucumber, adding a refreshing element to the dish. With the variety of raw meats and types of tongue on the menu, it was an exciting experience for me. I also felt reassured enjoying raw meat as the restaurant has the necessary licenses!

A newly opened yakiniku restaurant in Shimokitazawa, located in the basement just around the corner from McDonald's. True to the Shimokitazawa vibe, the menu is cute and lively, attracting many students. The staff is friendly and efficient, making for a very comfortable dining experience. Everything was delicious, but the standout dish was definitely the raw meat parfait.

When I arrived with a reservation, I was greeted with such warm hospitality. I was touched by the kindness of people and felt moved by the little gestures. The staff were very kind and even grilled the meat for us. The meat was perfectly matched with the rice and was extremely delicious.

I received a flyer in my mailbox, so I visited the restaurant with my training friends on its opening day. Despite the terrible weather due to a typhoon, there were about 30-40 people waiting, and it was a huge success! As expected, barbecue is incredible. I started with a draft lemon sour drink and then the barbecue began. They had a variety of meats, including special cuts and the Hara-mi (skirt steak) and Karubi (short rib), all of which were tender and delicious. The staff also gave us tips on how to grill the meat, which was helpful since timing can be tricky depending on the type of meat. I finished off with caramel pudding, and it was a great experience overall. Next time, I'd like to order rice and really indulge in the meat. Thank you for the meal—I'll definitely come back again!

On the opening day, we visited the restaurant for the opening sale with my family (including my first grader). There are two raised seating areas, which is great for kids who can sit on their own, so I recommend making a reservation in advance. It's a semi-basement, so bringing a stroller is tough. The interior is small, so it's more suitable for kids who can sit properly and enjoy their meal. That day, beer and lemon sours were half-price, and the meat options included kalbi, harami, and marinated harami, all of which were half-price for up to two servings. We definitely took advantage of the sale items! The appetizer was surprisingly beef tendon stew, which I love, so I was really happy—and it was delicious! The regular kalbi and harami were very tasty. Next time, I don’t need to go for the premium cuts; I was satisfied with just the regular quality. The marinated harami was a bit disappointing, and I didn’t really understand the cucumber side dish. However, the salad was a generous portion, and I was pleased to be able to have a second serving, though the dressing might have been a bit excessive. The premium beef tongue was delicious, and the seasoned kimchi was great too, but the yukhoe was not to my liking—I won’t order that again. The collagen soup was tasty but a bit pricey! The cold noodles had a hint of plum extract; I enjoyed them, but my husband, who dislikes plum, found them a bit off. For drinks, we only ordered the sale items: beer and lemon sours. Including the sale meat and everything else, the total bill was 8,000 yen per person, meaning a regular meal would easily exceed 10,000 yen (since we tend to drink quite a bit). I discovered that using a course menu could be more economical next time! There’s a certain high-end yakiniku restaurant in Mishuku that my family often visited, but the meat quality here was comparable, so I definitely plan to return to this place.

Delicious!