TORERO SHIMOKITAZAWA

TORERO Shimokitazawa is a hidden gem of a yakiniku restaurant, quietly nestled 3-4 minutes on foot from Shimokitazawa Station, along a bustling street.

Dogs welcome on the terrace!
Spacious sofa seating is available, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing time.
Furthermore, with a sturdy roof and vinyl curtains, it provides a comfortable space where you and your beloved dog can truly enjoy high-quality yakiniku, sheltered from strong sunlight and wind.

Not available in rainy weather.

At TORERO, we carefully select and source high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef from the long-established "Hiyama Chikusan," known for its discerning eye, allowing you to savor the rich umami and deep flavor inherent in the meat.
In particular, popular rare cuts with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, such as "Shin-shin" and "Tomosankaku," are also available, offering a lineup that will impress meat lovers.
These high-quality meats, combined with our homemade miso sauce and 'rice that pairs well with meat' selected by a five-star rice master, offer a new experience: not just eating yakiniku, but savoring the ultimate harmony created by meat and rice.

TORERO Shimokitazawa's most popular course, the [16-dish] 5,800 yen course (7,500 yen with all-you-can-drink), is truly 'super value for money'.
From specially selected premium tongue to rare cuts of Kuroge Wagyu beef, and the famous 'Shari-shari Reimen' (chilled noodles), this single course allows you to enjoy the ultimate yakiniku experience, embodying TORERO's dedication.
This time, we will introduce this course.

Kicking off the course are carefully crafted dishes, all meticulously handmade in-house.
The 'Assorted Kimchi' and 'Assorted Namul,' which enhance anticipation for the meat dishes and bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, serve as refreshing accents perfect for starting your yakiniku meal.
Furthermore, 'Today's Salad,' made with fresh vegetables sourced daily, cleanses the palate and perfectly prepares you to fully savor the exquisite umami of the Kuroge Wagyu beef that follows.

Next up is 'Hatsu-sashi' (heart sashimi), showcasing TORERO's confidence in its fresh meat.
Sourced fresh from Shibaura, each bite of the heart offers a pleasant, crunchy and crisp texture.
Completely free of any strong taste or odor, dipping it in ginger soy sauce and bringing it to your mouth reveals a refreshing, high-quality umami.

The fifth dish is 'Aburi Yukke' (seared yukke), a testament to TORERO's culinary creativity.
Using high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef, lightly searing only the surface creates an exquisite contrast between the rich flavor of raw meat and a fragrant, seared aroma.
When you enjoy the meat, coated in special sauce and mixed with a rich egg yolk, a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and mellow richness spread throughout your palate.

Following the lingering aftertaste of the Aburi Yukke, the next dishes are salt-seasoned 'Specially Selected Thick-Cut Liver,' 'Specially Selected Premium Tongue,' 'Specially Selected Harami (skirt steak),' and 'Jyo Mino (upper part of the first stomach),' all highlighting the freshness and quality of the meat.
Biting into the specially selected premium tongue, coated in a special salt sauce that simply enhances the meat's flavor, reveals a crisp texture and an overflow of juicy meat drippings.
Next, the exceptionally fresh, specially selected thick-cut liver offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture with no odor.
This is followed by the specially selected harami, which boasts a tenderness similar to lean meat and a rich umami.
Finally, the chewy and elastic texture of the jyo mino, characteristic of offal, provides a delightful chewiness that pleases the palate.

After enjoying the four specially selected cuts, today's rare cut, offering the true essence of lean meat, awaits.
We will serve either 'Marukawa' or 'Kamenoko' from the thigh, whichever is deemed best on that day.
If the particularly tender 'Marukawa' is served, its lean meat flavor is refreshingly enhanced with aromatic shiso leaves and salt.
If the finely textured 'Kamenoko' is served, you can enjoy its high-quality lean meat flavor with grated ponzu and vegetables for a refreshing taste.

Appearing subtly between enjoying rich yakiniku is the 'Boiled Tongue Soup'.
This is not just any soup; it features tongue that has been slowly simmered for hours until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a gentle yet profound flavor that condenses its rich umami.
The warm soup gently resets your palate, washing away rich sauces and meat fats, making it a perfect palate cleanser, like a comforting break.

Crowning the latter half of the course's main dishes is the 'Specially Selected Tare-yaki (sauce-grilled meat) with Rice and Egg (Truffle Flavor),' a dish that condenses exquisite flavors.
From rare cuts such as Kurimi, Misuji, Sirloin, Shin-shin, and Tomosankaku, the three best varieties of the day are carefully selected.
On this day, what was served to Yume Mama was 'Misuji,' 'Sirloin,' and 'Shin-shin,' presented as large, thinly sliced premium meats, with the highlight being a quick sear.
When you generously coat the meat, dressed in a sweet and savory special sauce, with rich egg yolk and the fragrant aroma of truffle, a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth texture and dense flavor spread throughout your palate.
Eating this 'ultimate harmony of meat and rice,' served over rice selected by a five-star rice master, is truly TORERO's forte, a fitting conclusion to an exquisite meat experience.

After savoring the finest Kuroge Wagyu beef and rice, a satisfying selection of finishing dishes awaits at the end of the course.
The biggest appeal is the wide selection of 8 finishing dishes, including 'Reimen' (chilled noodles), 'Tomato Reimen,' 'Beef Bone Black Ramen,' 'Bibim-myeon,' 'Yukgaejang-myeon,' 'Gomtang-gukbap,' 'Yukgaejang-gukbap,' and 'Ishiyaki Yukke Bibimbap,' allowing you to choose according to your mood.
On this day, Yume Mama and Yume Papa chose the 'Tomato Reimen,' which offers a delightful 'shari-shari' (slushy) texture with its sherbet-like soup, and the 'Beef Bone Black Ramen,' featuring a rich beef bone broth with the punch of chili oil.
Whichever you choose, you'll find a highly satisfying dish that perfectly concludes your exquisite yakiniku experience.

After enjoying the finest meat and finishing dishes, homemade desserts are available.
You can choose one from three types: rich and deeply flavorful 'Pudding,' smooth and jiggly 'Annin Tofu' (almond jelly), and refreshing grapefruit compote with a pleasant acidity.
All are carefully handmade in-house, offering uncompromising deliciousness to the very end, providing a pleasant conclusion to your exquisite yakiniku course experience.

The biggest appeal of lunch is the generous service of free-refill rice.
Paired with 'rice that pairs well with meat,' carefully selected by a five-star rice master, you can enjoy high-quality Kuroge Wagyu 'Kiriotoshi Teishoku' (sliced beef set meal) or 'Yakiniku Teishoku' (grilled meat set meal) with options like harami, all at an incredible value.
Additionally, there's a rich selection of dishes packed with the rich umami unique to a yakiniku restaurant, such as beef tendon curry and beef bone black ramen, offering ultimate satisfaction for lunch.

Dogs can also share the joy of yakiniku.
If you choose your dog's favorite cut from the à la carte meat menu, the restaurant will prepare it unseasoned, specifically for your dog.