【Location】About 6-7 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station 【Date and Time】Around 18:00 on the weekend 【Reservation】My friend made the reservation 【Payment Method】Credit card 【Crowdedness】A few seats were available 【Ordered Items】 《Food》 - Pickled Long Yam ¥480 - Mushroom Omelette with Plenty of Mushrooms ¥880 - Hot Anchovy Cabbage ¥780 - Roasted Lamb ¥1,680 《Drinks》 - Bottle of Red Wine 【If you had to choose one thing you ate...】Roasted Lamb 【Comments】 I went to this restaurant that I've been wanting to visit for a while to have a little drink on the weekend (*^^*) The interior of the restaurant has a stylish and calm atmosphere. There are counter seats surrounding the kitchen and several table seats, but it felt like there were slightly more seats, and the seats were a bit close to each other. The staff were all very friendly and provided attentive service, making the dining experience enjoyable!! 【Food Impressions】 - Pickled Long Yam: Even though I'm not a big fan of pickles, I found it very delicious and enjoyable. - Mushroom Omelette with Plenty of Mushrooms: It was not the style where the omelette wraps around but the style where the mushrooms are placed on top! The fluffy egg with plenty of mushrooms was very delicious. I would have been even happier if there were more varieties of mushrooms... - Hot Anchovy Cabbage: Served on a hot iron plate, it was generous in portion and the seasoning made it go well with alcohol. It was delicious. - Roasted Lamb: It had no hint of gaminess and the meat was tender. You can have it with salt or sour cream, and even my friend who doesn't like sour cream enjoyed it because the sour cream flavor was not overpowering. It was very delicious and had great value for money!! I would like to go again soon with my friends♬ Thank you for the meal~(*^▽^*)

The restaurant reopened on September 16, 2023, and it was already packed tonight. The menu is stylish and the prices are reasonable despite the fancy items. You can only see the menu in text, but it's convenient to view photos when ordering on your phone. There is a half-price drink coupon available on LINE until the end of November 2023, making it even more enjoyable to drink. *It seems that you need to mention the coupon when making a reservation and add friends on LINE. It was delicious! I will definitely go again ☺️✨

I visited Wai Gaya for a drinking party, and the cost performance was good. All the meat dishes were delicious. We started with overflowing sparkling wine (medium dry), which got us in a great mood for the toast. The dishes that were particularly delicious included: - Aged pork shoulder roast (1,480 yen) - Beef harami roast (1,880 yen) - JILL's All-Star: Beef belly beer stew (980 yen) - Classic appetizers: Domestic beef carpaccio (1,280 yen) and Hot and crispy fried potatoes (580 yen) We thoroughly enjoyed the meat festival. Thank you for the feast. I would love to come back again.

We enjoyed delicious meat and wine! Every dish was a hit, with great taste and generous portions. The specialty overflowing sparkling wine is served in a masu cup with a glass inside. This popular restaurant can get quite lively, so I recommend sitting at the counter for a date.

It was a group of 4 people dining at this restaurant. The cauliflower mousse, beef carpaccio, smoked potato salad, oyster and seaweed ajillo, and pork loin with ginger sauce were all delicious and great value for money. The beef carpaccio and pork loin are highly recommended. The beef carpaccio is served with onion slices, which are not spicy. The pork loin with ginger sauce was also amazing. It had a good portion size and was very satisfying. Thank you for the meal! ☺︎

The restaurant had amazing dishes, especially the meat dishes. It is recommended to go with more than one person to enjoy a variety of dishes. The cauliflower mousse, wagyu carpaccio, liver paste, and domestic beef grill were all delicious. The sparkling wine was also very good. I highly recommend trying it out.

I was recommended by a friend to a restaurant that was said to be too expensive. We went with three people, ate, drank, and ate again, and when the bill came, it was ¥4,000 per person, which surprised me! It had been a while since I had been to a lively bistro like this, but it was fun and the food was delicious! The meat dishes seemed to be popular here, so I ordered the hamburger recommended by the staff! The burger was topped with a half-cooked sunny-side-up egg! The burger was so tender that it could be cut with chopsticks... maybe they didn't use breadcrumbs in it... It was a meaty burger that you could really taste the meat in! The sauce was also delicious, with a hint of sweetness from the onions, and a spicy kick that made me want to eat it with rice too. I also ordered the "thick-cut boiled beef tongue stew," which was incredibly tender and had a rich flavor that went well with alcohol. It seems that it is slowly stewed in broth until it becomes tender! It was also delicious when eaten with wasabi for a refreshing taste! Not only meat, but there was also a variety of fish dishes available! The monthly changing seafood ajillo was made with squid and scallops! There were also dishes like namero and carpaccio! Personally, I really enjoyed the seasonal fresh fish stewed rice that I had as a finishing dish. The fish was a fatty amberjack with basil sauce mixed in vigorously! I thought it would be salty, but it had a hint of sweetness and was very delicious ✨ I recommend ordering early as it takes a bit of time! The drinks were also cheap, with overflowing sparkling wine costing only 500 yen per glass! The atmosphere inside the restaurant is quite lively, so it may not be suitable for those looking for a quiet time, but I think it's great for having a fun and lively drink with friends! #Bistro JILL @Shinjuku ◾️Restaurant IG @jillshinjuku ◾️Type Bistro, Izakaya ◾️Price ¥4,000-¥5,000 ◾️Closed No fixed holiday ◾️Food Blog Rating 3.49

Hidden Meat Bar located about a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku West Exit! The West Exit area has a calm atmosphere with many delicious restaurants, but my favorite is this one on the basement floor of Jill. The interior is stylish and spacious, creating a comfortable atmosphere. This place truly has it all - delicious food, generous portions, and great value for money. The menu is diverse and I enjoy trying different dishes, but here are some of my top recommendations! - Appetizer: Anchovy Cabbage A hot plate filled with plenty of cabbage! The aroma of anchovies is rich and fragrant. The seasoning is well-balanced, with a crispy texture of the cabbage and the salty umami of the anchovies creating a perfect combination. - Main Meat Dish: Aged Pork Shoulder Roast Sauté The thick meat is coated with a sweet and sour jelly, allowing the meat's flavor to shine through. The meat has a good chewy texture and pairs well with wine. This is a classic dish with great value for money! - Drink: Sparkling Wine (Red) Even for those who don't like wine, this sweet and easy-to-drink sparkling wine is enjoyable! It pairs well with meat, so I highly recommend ordering it when enjoying meat dishes. They pour generously, allowing you to enjoy the satisfaction of having two glasses!

Located a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Shinjuku Station, this high-quality bistro, Ultra Cospar, serves delicious dishes that will satisfy any craving! The roasted beef tongue, priced at ¥980, is already cooked to perfection, served with leeks, scallions, and salt. The texture and smokiness of the tongue enhance the flavor, making it incredibly tasty! And the price is surprisingly affordable! The smoked mackerel stewed rice, priced at ¥1380, is packed with finely chopped mackerel and mushrooms, creating a delightful aroma in every bite. The scallop and porcini gratin, priced at ¥880, is generously topped with scallops and porcini mushrooms. The cream base by JILL is of exceptional quality, truly impressive. The return bonito and shiitake mushroom, grilled eggplant with anchovy sauce, priced at ¥780, is a must-try! The anchovy sauce disappears in no time due to its deliciousness! Perfect for wine pairing! The smoky potato salad, priced at ¥680, features smoky bacon on a firm potato salad, providing a satisfying and delicious experience. The shiitake mushroom mousse, priced at ¥480, is packed with rich mushroom flavor, complemented perfectly by the consomme gelee on top. It feels like a high-class restaurant's amuse-bouche! The domestic beef carpaccio (half size), priced at ¥560, becomes incredibly delicious when mixed with cheese. The regular size, priced at ¥980, offers a satisfying portion for its price. The oil pasta with saury, spinach, and scallions, priced at ¥1400, comes in a large size for sharing. The dish features a large saury and a delicious Japanese-style flavor. I have been to the Meguro branch before, and the Shinjuku branch of Ultra Cospar is just as high-quality and accessible. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The restaurant was bustling on the weekend with minimal COVID-19 precautions in place. The staff were very friendly. The dishes seemed to focus on volume, but the quality matched the prices. The wine selection was limited. The appetizer platter was good, but the kale salad had tough bacon. The roasted Angus beef was tender and easy to eat. The ayu rice had a nice flavor. The seasonal ice cream was a refreshing end to the meal. Overall, with the drink all-you-can option included, it was a good value. I would like to try the popular Meguro branch of this chain in the future.

I visited the restaurant for a girls' night out. The place was packed and lively. We ordered the Chicken Liver Paste (good), Smokey Potato Salad (average), Thickly Boiled Beef Tongue (good), Tender Cooked Aged Mihono Pork Shoulder Sauté (good), Cold Yellowtail and Codium Fragile Namero (average), Red Shrimp and Salmon Roe, Shirako Staub Rice with Shiso Butter (good). All the dishes were delicious. The only downside was the Smokey Potato Salad, which was nothing special. The beef tongue was very tender and came in a decent portion. The Staub rice had a very tasty seasoning. The Shirako lacked creaminess when grilled, but the rice was so delicious. I would definitely like to visit again.

I find this budget-friendly bistro in Shinjuku very convenient for enjoying delicious meat-based French cuisine. Although I forgot to take a photo this time, the roast pork here is a standout dish with a rich meaty flavor that pairs perfectly with mustard. I always make sure to order it when I visit this restaurant. They also offer other tasty meat dishes like boiled tongue and roasted duck at reasonable prices. Despite being a bit noisy, the interior is clean and the restaurant is very user-friendly.

I had an experience that made me want to use this place again for sure! Towards the end of the meal, the staff surprised my friend with a birthday dessert plate! I thought it was a surprise from me, but it turns out the staff member, Reina (name permission granted), overheard our initial conversation about not being able to celebrate birthdays due to COVID-19. She said, "Since you mentioned not being able to have a birthday celebration, I wanted to do something special." Also, when I dropped my oshibori, she quickly brought a new one, freshly opened. How wonderful is that? It warmed my heart. It was a lovely Friday. Thank you, Reina! I will definitely come back! Here is some additional information: I used this place with my female friend after work. We arrived around 6:30 pm, and there weren't many customers yet. The staff kindly guided us to our table. We ordered the following items: Thai carpaccio (loved the lemon acidity for a refreshing taste), potatoes (you can also order a half-size), roasted beef hump (loved the balsamic vinegar and miso sauce), anchovy cabbage (warm and delicious, I want to try making it at home), cream cheese paste (sweet cream cheese with figs and raisins served with baguette), and 3-4 drinks for two people. Total cost: around ¥6000.

Since it was a visit in January, I don't remember exactly what I ate or drank... Please take a look at the photos. The restaurant is a bit of a walk from Shinjuku Station, but I really like the calm atmosphere in this area of Shinjuku. The underground interior has a counter and booth seats. The staff are cheerful and create a lively and fun atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a lively drink! The dishes and wine were recommended to us, and I remember that they were very delicious! I recommend this place for those who want to enjoy various dishes while drinking wine in a small group.

❁️Domestic rib roast❁️Saury and red core daikon with enoki namul❁️Staub rice❁️Large serving of fried potatoes❁️Adult pudding❁️Chocolate fondant chocolate The menu ideas are really great and you can't go wrong with any choice!! I got addicted to the namul and ended up ordering it twice♡

・I used the course menu (4500 yen) which includes all popular dishes and 2.5 hours of all-you-can-drink. The course included a platter of 3 appetizers, kale salad, shrimp and watercress bistro gyoza, sautéed sterile pork shoulder with fried potatoes, garlic rice with beef tendon, and seasonal ice cream. ・At first, I thought it might be a bit lacking, but when I actually ate it, the portion was just right. The wide range of all-you-can-drink menu items made it perfect for chatting while enjoying drinks and snacks. I think this course has a high cost-performance ratio. ・The restaurant was always lively, so you need to speak up to have a conversation. It may not be suitable for quiet conversations, but it is great for having a fun time with friends. ・The staff were very friendly. They kindly took our last order for drinks even though we had passed the all-you-can-drink time without us noticing. I was grateful for this service and want to express my thanks. Thank you for the meal.

The staff, the food, and the drinks were all excellent at this place. I had to quickly organize a surprise birthday party for a friend, and the staff at JILL were so flexible and accommodating, they naturally put a smile on everyone's faces. The meat, vegetables, and drinks were all great, and the staff were all wonderful. Everything was perfect at this restaurant! We ordered kale salad with lots of cheese, lamb sausage which went well with beer, juicy shrimp dumplings, tomato pasta, and quiche. The sparkling wine was overflowing and delicious. And to top it off, they surprised my friend with a cake! The dessert plate was amazing, with pudding, seasonal ice cream, and chocolate cake. I was so happy that I forgot to take pictures. I will definitely visit again!

This restaurant is always bustling, so it has a lively atmosphere! However, the drinks tend to come out a bit slowly. Overall, it offers good value for money and the food is quite delicious.

Shinjuku Girls' Night Out at Bistro Jil Nishi-Shinjuku Branch Gathered with my friends 3 or 4 times a year, this time we chose Shinjuku. We found and made a reservation at this casual bistro called Bistro Jil, about a 6-7 minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit. If you come from the Oedo Line, it's even closer. The restaurant is located underground. It stays open quite late! Inside, the atmosphere was lively. There were counter seats surrounding the kitchen, and tables next to them. The tables were quite large and somewhat close to each other. The crowd seemed quite young, making us older ladies feel a bit out of place (laughs). We started with some bubbly! Surprisingly, they served it in a masu just like with sake, and poured it overflowing just like sake. "Let's toast with air," they said. What great service! For starters, we had some refreshing dishes: chu-toro (medium fatty tuna), Kaga daikon radish and cucumber namerou. Oh, so refreshing and delicious! We also ordered some rare duck prosciutto, drizzled with walnut oil. It was sweet and tasty! I love duck, so I ordered the duck roast with anchovy sauce and balsamic vinegar. It was delicious! My friends who drink went for the wine, a South African one. The glasses were lovely. Since I don't drink, I settled for ginger ale. We also had a mung bean sprout and chrysanthemum salad. It was fragrant and flavorful with chrysanthemum instead of garlic chives. There were plenty of other recommendations for August, like the smoked wagyu roast beef and selva chicory salad. The selva chicory was a type of arugula, and it added a nice kick to the dish. We also enjoyed sautéed zucchini, corn and cheese fritters, and octopus mixed rice. The corn and cheese fritters were surprisingly crispy and delicious, with corn husks used for extra flavor. The octopus mixed rice was cooked in a Staub pot with plenty of shiso leaves and fresh ginger. It was so good! The menu was quite extensive, and the kitchen seemed busy. We were able to relax and enjoy our meal for more than the 2 hours we had reserved. The last order was the octopus mixed rice, which was fantastic! The octopus was plentiful and the rice was cooked to perfection in a Staub pot. They even provided sudachi butter on the side, which added a nice touch. Overall, it was a great dining experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and accommodating, and the service was exceptional. We had a wonderful time! Thank you for the great meal!

Today, I had a BAL drinking party with my like-minded friends. We ordered a course for 4,500 yen (including tax). As we descended into the underground, a lively BAL appeared. However, it seems quite challenging to come here alone. There's no one dining alone, and the atmosphere is not something I can handle by myself. Everyone gathered at the scheduled time. Let's cheers with a glass of draft beer! The draft beer was delicious. I quickly ordered another one. Since it's all-you-can-drink, there's no need to hold back. Today's menu included a mixed appetizer platter with bacon sauté, liver paste on baguette, and marinated yam. It was all delicious. The kale salad with plenty of pecorino cheese was tasty. The shrimp and arugula bistro dumplings were amazing. The pork shoulder loin sauté with fried potatoes and mustard sauce was a perfect match. The garlic rice with beef tendon was flavorful. The seasonal ice cream was a delightful ending. Drinking and eating with friends is the best. The best appetizer at a drinking party is the company you keep. The staff was energetic and attentive, making the experience very enjoyable. I would love to have another party here. I'll definitely visit again.

It was very crowded due to the Obon holiday. I only had a drink and chicken liver pate for a meeting, but it was delicious. However, if you don't like noisy places, you might not want to go. I would like to go again when I'm hungry.