It was a long and rainy day when I first happened upon this tiny yakiniku spot– which would quickly become an unforgettable first experience of this Japanese charcoal-grilled beef.

Down a discreet little alleyway in Shibuya, this hole-in-the-wall yakiniku restaurant focuses on halal offerings- and the beef quality is something I think about every single day. Writing this makes me hungry…

Try their lunch set, a perfect helping of different types of beef, rice, miso soup, kimchi and pickles, and a perfectly balanced milk pudding for dessert. Phenomenal quality, Japanese simplicity, and the simple beauty of cooking your meal over hot coals, you’ll think about this place for months to come.