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【Beef Kitchen @ Shibuya】Located on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Stream, Beef Kitchen Shibuya is the third branch I have visited following Ebisu and Yokohama. One thing that is common among all these branches is the clean and stylish atmosphere, not typical of a yakiniku restaurant. When I visited for dinner at an early hour, there were not many customers, but as time passed, more and more people started coming in.
◇Beef Kitchen Course + All-you-can-drink◇
◆Namul Assortment
The first dish served was the Namul assortment, which included komatsuna, red and white namasu, fiddleheads, and bean sprouts. The kimchi is made using pesticide-free Napa cabbage from Korea. As always, the namasu here is delicious and a favorite of mine.
◆Legal Yukhoe
Made with Shimofuri beef from Ibaraki prefecture, this dish is enhanced with garlic and cheese, doubling the flavor of the meat. My companion, who was trying Yukhoe for the first time, praised it as incredibly delicious. Indeed, the Yukhoe here has a unique and delicious taste.
◆Motsu Nabe
A delicacy made by simmering the motsu of Kuroge Wagyu from Iwate prefecture without vacuum sealing. It is thick and sweet, with a rich soup that is irresistible. My companion, who hails from Fukuoka, claimed that Fukuoka's motsu is tastier, but judging by the smile while eating, the opinion might be different. Make sure to finish the soup.
Next, three salt items were served.
◆Top Tongue
Unvacuumed top tongue salt from Kuroge Wagyu in Iwate prefecture. It has a perfect texture, tenderness, and juiciness, making it incredibly satisfying.
◆Premium Cheek Meat
Also from Kuroge Wagyu in Iwate prefecture, this cheek meat is finely sliced, making it easy to eat. It has a rich flavor and is another favorite of mine.
◆Rib Core
The rib core of Sendai beef. The marbling is beautiful. Lightly sear it, then top it with Kyujyo leek and Yangnyeomjang. It melts in your mouth, and the meat's flavor mixes with the spiciness of Yangnyeomjang, creating an exquisite taste.
◆Beef Cheek Stew Cutlet
A bite-sized cheek meat cutlet with demiglace sauce. It was unusually delicious that day, with the perfect balance of meat tenderness and sauce richness that suited my taste.
◆Daikon Wonton Soup
The soup is excellent, not to mention the cloud-like wontons. It's refreshing with grated daikon, yet the broth's umami is so rich that you'll end up drinking it all, just like the motsu nabe.
◆Raw Vegetable Salad
A salad to refresh your palate before moving on to the main dishes.
◆Shinshin
High-quality lean meat made from beef from Ibaraki. It was delicious with a light marbling and tender texture.
◆Ichibo
Ichibo from Sendai beef. It has a good amount of fat and a perfect balance of flavors, making it delicious.
◆Large Sirloin Sukiyaki Set
Also from Sendai beef. While everything else was delicious, this one was the highlight. Sear one side, dip it in the sauce, then wrap it in a bite of rice. It's the best of the best. It melts in your mouth, and the combination of flavors is heavenly. Oh, I forgot to leave half of the rice. The remaining egg yolk and rice make a fantastic TKG.
◆Today's Finale (Comtan Ramen / Curry Rice)
The Comtan here is really delicious, and I love it. The umami of beef bones spreads throughout your body. My companion seemed satisfied with the curry rice as well.
◆Today's Dessert (Almond Jelly / Kyoto Egg Pudding)
I chose the almond jelly. If you love almond jelly, you'll be satisfied with the deliciousness here. The staff grills it for you, so you can enjoy it at the perfect level, which is much appreciated.
The all-you-can-drink option is great, and I ended up drinking too much while leaving only the Nakameguro main store. I need to make an opportunity to visit there soon!