Shibuya Tokyo Hamburg Steak Restaurant Hikiniku no Toriko Shibuya Store

We were seated immediately upon arriving at the restaurant. It was quite warm inside, so we took off our jackets and began fanning ourselves since we were right under a heat vent. The staff noticed this on their own and kindly turned on the air conditioning without us having to ask, a gesture we really appreciated and found very thoughtful. This was our first time trying hamburger steaks, so each of us ordered a different set. My family was a bit skeptical at first, but the very first bite completely won us over. The steaks were deeply savory, full of umami, and had the perfect texture. The portions were also quite generous; we ate around 3pm planning for a later dinner, but we were still too full to eat again. Overall, we were very impressed with the service, attentiveness, and food quality. We’ll definitely return the next time we’re in Tokyo.

Ate on 10 Nov, 11am. No crowd and was seated immediately. Hamburg was soft and moist. Various condiments at the side for choice to complement the hamburg. Do note the raw egg for TKG have to be taken by yourself from the basket. Asked the staff for it only to be told we can take it ourself 🤭 I think will be nice if the staff informed after the food was order:))

High quality hamburg sets with your choice of six condiments (try them all!) We thought the waitress forgot our eggs but turns out you have to go pick them out yourself. You only get one big hamburger as opposed to a few smaller ones at some places, but the serve is filling and the quality is good.

The store can be a little hard to find as it's located at the bottom of some very steep stairs and signage seems a little limited. I was standing outside the store and still didn't realised it was there. The restaurant main does big chunky hanburg steak sets. You'll also see eggs places in the middle of the restaurant, you can take one if your meal set includes it. Food comes out fast, and their patties come out juicy and not dry at all. They have 7 or 8 condiments to go with your meat and staff will recommend you try pieces of your pattie with each condiment to get a different taste. Definitely give their sodas a try as I think they are all house made. One set should be enough for each person and no need to order anything else as it also comes with rice and a soup.

I found myself thinking about this place often when i came back to japan, but at last i was able to revisit. i really love trying the different sauces and seasonings that i can use to complement the hamburg steak. my favorite was the sweet soy sauce and their special sauce (the last one) which is actually meant to pair with the raw egg rice. WHICH IS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD. I only feel safe eating raw eggs in japan, not anywhere else. and its so delicious. i cry every time i think about how i cant eat a raw egg in the US. but anyways. this meal was a familiar one and im glad i got to experience it again. there was a bit of a wait when we got there. walked inside to get a ticket (was blindly guessing and pressing buttons bc it was all in japanese, no other language options) and queued up on the stairs outside. i think it took around 20-30min to be seated which wasnt too bad for a sunday night.

I ordered the standard ハンバーグ定食 with the cheese fondue topping. The flavor of everything was perfectly fine, but nothing spectacular. I found that the steak itself was harder than I expected on the outside, making it a little bit more difficult to cut than usual. The fondue as well was separated and not particularly flavorful. Overall, it wasn't bad but it didn't stand out, especially for the price (¥2420).

Great quality hamburg, all the food is good especially the set with beef broth, & with added avocado cheese topping

Went at around 12pm on a weekday and it was not busy at all.. Maybe just 5 or 6 other customers.. It takes about 15 mins to prepare the hamburger steak after ordering. Overall it was a decent hamburger steak, but I don't think it was exceptional or anything. Would not bother to line up for this at all... I guess for the price it's pretty good value still.

Kobe beef comes from a specific strain of Wagyu cattle in Hyogo Prefecture, and is regulated by strict standards in Japan. This isn't really accessible to me in the US, so I was determined to try it while in Tokyo. There was a Kobe beef restaurant in the same building as our hotel, but our schedule and timing didn't work out for us to try it. We were in the Shibuya area and it was our last night, so time was running out. I was trying to find a spot on Google maps nearby and I think Nate and I actually just walked by this place. We walked in and were seated right away at the counter. I would recommend a reservation, though. The Kobe options included sirloin, filet, chateaubriand, and emperor briand. You can order either 110g or 220g (although the menu states if you want more than 220g to let them know). Nate and I both opted for 110g of the sirloin, at 16,280 yen each (about $104USD per person). Pretty pricey, but for a special meal (and our last dinner in Tokyo), it was worth it. They also have Kobe sashimi and seafood options, as well as a full bar. You get to watch them prepare the beef on the flat top. They really just lightly sear it and serve it with some veggies and assorted sauces. I was initially worried that it wouldn't be enough as 110g is only about 4 ounces, but once I had the first bite, my worries went away. This was the most decadent, tender, rich, and melt in your mouth meat I've ever had in my entire life. As a steak lover, this was an absolute dream. It's so rich that it was the perfect portion. Any more would have been way too much for me. I'm so glad I got the chance to eat this delicacy, but also sad that I probably won't have it again until I go back to Japan. And honestly, I would go back to Japan just for this. Do not miss trying Kobe beef if you like steak. It will blow your mind!

Unforgettable Kobe steak in Japan melt-in-your-mouth perfection with top-tier service!