- Sukiyaki , Shabu Shabu , Japanese
Ibuki（伊吹）
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3 minutes from Shinjuku station by Walk ( 3 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station's West or South Exit )
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| Closed |
Sunday , National Holiday |
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| Average Budget | Dinner : 3,700 yen |
Restaurant's Latest Information
3 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station's West Exit! A popular restaurant that offers sukiyaki using Japanese black beef sirloin at an affordable price
Ibuki is located on the second floor of a multi-tenant building, a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. It is a popular restaurant that serves sukiyaki and shabu-shabu using Japanese Black Wagyu for a reasonable price. There is always a line of customers waiting at the entrance of the restaurant, so it is recommended that you make a reservation before going.
The selling point of the restaurant is its sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Actually it would be better to say that the menu is almost wholy occupied by these two items, and the rest is just composed of side menus that accompanies them. It should be understood that this is a specialty restaurant specializing in these two items. That being said, most customers actually order sukiyaki, which is overwhelmingly popular. In addition, with this being Shinjuku, there are many foreign visitors. The manager is fluent in English and responds with no problem.
The restaurant staff will make the sukiyaki for you as you sit, so you can concentrate on eating.
The selling point of the restaurant is its sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Actually it would be better to say that the menu is almost wholy occupied by these two items, and the rest is just composed of side menus that accompanies them. It should be understood that this is a specialty restaurant specializing in these two items. That being said, most customers actually order sukiyaki, which is overwhelmingly popular. In addition, with this being Shinjuku, there are many foreign visitors. The manager is fluent in English and responds with no problem.
The restaurant staff will make the sukiyaki for you as you sit, so you can concentrate on eating.
Editor's Recommendations
The secret to the restaurant's popularity is the Japanese black beef that just melts in the mouth. Enjoy Kanto-style sukiyaki!
As mentioned above, sukiyaki is by far the most popular dish at Ibuki. The secret of this popularity lies in the tender meat that melts in your mouth. They stock carefully selected domestic beef according to the season, and at the time of the interview were using Japanese Black Wagyu from Hokkaido.
It is well known that sukiyaki is made differently in Kanto and Kansai. In the Kanto region, it is boiled rather than grilled, using seasoning made with soy sauce, cooking alcohol, mirin, and sugar. In the Kansai region, the meat is grilled using beef tallow, then seasoned, and then vegetables are added. Sake and water are added to adjust the taste.
Ibuki makes Kanto-style sukiyaki using warishita stock. The Sukiyaki on the menu has everything from meat, vegetables, tofu and other ingredients to eggs. If you want to eat more meat, you can order Added Sukiyaki Meat for 2,700 yen (tax included), and for vegetables Added Vegetables for 600 yen (tax included). You can also order rice separately for 300 yen (including tax).
It is well known that sukiyaki is made differently in Kanto and Kansai. In the Kanto region, it is boiled rather than grilled, using seasoning made with soy sauce, cooking alcohol, mirin, and sugar. In the Kansai region, the meat is grilled using beef tallow, then seasoned, and then vegetables are added. Sake and water are added to adjust the taste.
Ibuki makes Kanto-style sukiyaki using warishita stock. The Sukiyaki on the menu has everything from meat, vegetables, tofu and other ingredients to eggs. If you want to eat more meat, you can order Added Sukiyaki Meat for 2,700 yen (tax included), and for vegetables Added Vegetables for 600 yen (tax included). You can also order rice separately for 300 yen (including tax).
A small restaurant with a total of 20 seats with a traditional Japanese atmosphere. All seats are table seats
The second floor of a multi-tenant building. Seating 20 people, Ibuki is a small restaurant with only table seats. The kitchen is on the right as you enter the restaurant. Because it is a closed kitchen, you can't see inside. On the left side of the restaurant, table seats are lined up to the back of the restaurant. The hall is L-shaped, and the row of tables on the left is bent to the right according to the shape. There are three four-seat tables and four two-seat tables, and the tables are arranged according to the number of customers.
The interior of the restaurant is unified with tea colors, creating a calm atmosphere. A shoji screen adorns the back wall, which accentuates the room with white and gives it a Japanese flavor. There are many foreign visitors and this style of interior may be for them.
The walls are casually decorated with pictures and decorations, but they are not excessive and are quite tasteful. There is a hanging scroll on the left side when you enter the restaurant with the word Sukiyaki written on it. I wonder if the calligraphist is famous?
The interior of the restaurant is unified with tea colors, creating a calm atmosphere. A shoji screen adorns the back wall, which accentuates the room with white and gives it a Japanese flavor. There are many foreign visitors and this style of interior may be for them.
The walls are casually decorated with pictures and decorations, but they are not excessive and are quite tasteful. There is a hanging scroll on the left side when you enter the restaurant with the word Sukiyaki written on it. I wonder if the calligraphist is famous?
An assortment of products that covers all of the basics. A half-bottle of red wine prepared to match the sukiyaki
Being a sukiyaki and shabu-shabu specialty restaurant, the menu is small. The drink menu is also small, but includes all of the basics that you will want.
The beer offered is Asahi Super Dry in both draft and medium bottle options. This is necessary to respond to many customers who want beer while they wait for their food to be prepared. For sake, there is Hakkaisan, and for shochu there is Kuranoshikori (sweet potato) and Ichibansatsu (barley), each with a glass or bottle option.
As for wine, red wine goes with sukiyaki and Ibuki stocks Santa Helena Siglo De Oro Cabernet Sauvignon in a half bottle. In addition, whiskeys include Black Nikka, sours include Namashibori Lemon Sour, and Shochu Highballs include Oolong Highball. Of course, for those who do not drink, soft drinks such as oolong tea are always on hand.
The beer offered is Asahi Super Dry in both draft and medium bottle options. This is necessary to respond to many customers who want beer while they wait for their food to be prepared. For sake, there is Hakkaisan, and for shochu there is Kuranoshikori (sweet potato) and Ichibansatsu (barley), each with a glass or bottle option.
As for wine, red wine goes with sukiyaki and Ibuki stocks Santa Helena Siglo De Oro Cabernet Sauvignon in a half bottle. In addition, whiskeys include Black Nikka, sours include Namashibori Lemon Sour, and Shochu Highballs include Oolong Highball. Of course, for those who do not drink, soft drinks such as oolong tea are always on hand.
Price: 3,400 yen (tax included)
For the sukiyaki, they stock carefully selected domestic beef according to the season and at the time of my visit they had Japanese Black Wagyu from Hokkaido.
This meat is placed in the sukiyaki pot with vegetables and tofu. It is a Kanto-style sukiyaki that uses warishita stock. Waridashi stock and Japanese soup stock are added and when the bright red marbled meat turns brown it is time to eat. The restaurant staff will make it for you, so all you have to do is sit and watch and then eat it when it's ready. Dip the meat into the raw egg and then place it in your mouth. The moderate sweetness of the warishita stock and the egg combined, and the soft texture of Japanese black beef produce the umami which will spread throughout your mouth.
The meal will take a little time if you plan on chatting and drinking with a friend, but if you eat alone silently, it can be finished in just 30 minutes. If necessary, you can select Added Sukiyaki Meat for 2,700 yen (including tax) or Added Vegetables for 600 yen (including tax).
For the sukiyaki, they stock carefully selected domestic beef according to the season and at the time of my visit they had Japanese Black Wagyu from Hokkaido.
This meat is placed in the sukiyaki pot with vegetables and tofu. It is a Kanto-style sukiyaki that uses warishita stock. Waridashi stock and Japanese soup stock are added and when the bright red marbled meat turns brown it is time to eat. The restaurant staff will make it for you, so all you have to do is sit and watch and then eat it when it's ready. Dip the meat into the raw egg and then place it in your mouth. The moderate sweetness of the warishita stock and the egg combined, and the soft texture of Japanese black beef produce the umami which will spread throughout your mouth.
The meal will take a little time if you plan on chatting and drinking with a friend, but if you eat alone silently, it can be finished in just 30 minutes. If necessary, you can select Added Sukiyaki Meat for 2,700 yen (including tax) or Added Vegetables for 600 yen (including tax).
Restaurant information
| Restaurant name | Ibuki （伊吹） | ||
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| Genre | Sukiyaki , Shabu Shabu , Japanese | ||
| Address |
〒160-0023
Kono Building Annex 2F, Nishi-Shinjuku 1-16-8, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access |
3 minutes from Shinjuku station by Walk
( 3 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station's West or South Exit )
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| Business hours |
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| Regular closing day(s) | Sunday , National Holiday | ||
| Reservation |
■ Reserve through Gourmet True :
Not possible
■ Web booking : Not possible ■ Telephone booking : 03-5323-3552 |
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| Contact Us | 03-5323-3552 | ||
| Foreign languages service provided |
■ English : Answering Allowed
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Payment info
| Credit card | JCB / American Express |
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| Electronic money | Not accepted |
| QR code payment | - |
| Service charge and charge fee | No service charge or charge fees |
| Average Budget | Dinner : 3,700 yen |
Seating/Facilities
| Number of seats | 20 seats | |
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| Max persons | Seated: 20 persons | |
| seats | Completely Private Room | No |
| Semi-private room | No | |
| Tatami room | No | |
| Table |
2 persons for × 4
4 persons for × 3 |
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| Counter | No | |
| Terrace Seats | No | |
| All seats reserved | Not possible | |
| Smoking and Non-Smoking | Non-smoking | |
| Restroom | Yes （Shared, In Restaurant） | |
| Wi-Fi | No | |
| Barrier-free | Not available | |
| Car Parking | No | |
| Other Facilities | No | |
Update Information
| Last Update | 2020/01/15 17:54 | ||||
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| Writer | Tadashi Tsuge | ||||
| Last Update | 2020/01/15 17:54 | Writer | Tadashi Tsuge | ||
