SLICE of LIFE

A food truck on the back streets of Omotesando, this place is a proper hidden gem for bbq. I initially came due to seeing an Instagram post, and although I had taken the post with a pinch of salt, i was properly surprised and amazed by the food. So surprised that I came back to try some other dishes! The ribs - both the wagyu and pork, were just amazing and comes off the bone with absolutely no effort, and is flavourful and juicy. I’m not a big fan of fatty meats where the fat is chewy but the brisket and burnt ends were marbled and absolute perfection - the fat melts and was easy to eat as well. No knife was required to cut the brisket, just the plastic spork they have is enough to cut it. The Thai rice really complements all the meats and it comes with a mini salad and some chilli con carne. There are three sauces to add on the meats and I would recommend the coffee sauce. As unusual as it might be, the coffee sauce properly complements the meat with the slightly bitter aftertaste in a pleasant coffee way. They sell T-shirts for merch as well as the bbq sauces. Would recommend going a bit early before the lunch rush as there are limited seats but the turnover is quite quick. Highly recommend going here if you love American bbq!

I stopped by this American barbecue food truck that I’d had saved on my list for quite a while and finally decided to try it. I ordered the beef ribs, which are sold in limited quantities each day and priced based on weight. I chose the 260-gram portion, which came to around ¥7,500. In terms of execution, the beef ribs themselves were genuinely good. The meat was well-marinated, fall-off-the-bone tender, and clearly prepared with care. The sauces provided had solid flavor profiles, and overall, the seasoning was on point. From a purely taste perspective, the barbecue delivered. That said, the value proposition is where things start to fall apart. For ¥7,500, the portion felt more like a snack than a proper meal. Alongside the ribs, the plate came with a small serving of nachos with chilies, an extremely small salad, and a very flat, minimal portion of rice—which you can clearly see in the photo. For this price point, it would be reasonable to expect more substantial sides: proper greens, candied or roasted vegetables, cornbread, or something that adds both volume and balance to the meal. What was served felt noticeably underwhelming relative to the cost. The setting further complicates the pricing. This is a food truck with open-air, foldable seating, yet drinks—such as canned beer—are priced at an additional ¥700. While that might be acceptable in a restaurant environment, it feels excessive given the casual setup. To be clear, this isn’t a bad place. The flavors are good, and if you’re in the area and specifically craving American-style barbecue, it’s worth trying once. However, expectations should be managed: you’re paying restaurant-level prices for food truck portions and ambiance, and you should not expect to leave feeling particularly full.

I’ll make it short: this is absolutely worth it! I’ve been following Slice of Life on Instagram for quite some time, so my expectations were high… and they were 100% fulfilled! The beef rib is juicy, tender and flavorful. A perfect BBQ! (We came at 11:30 and were number 2 in line.)

I visited this restaurant once while in Japan, and overall I think it’s worth trying. Some items on the plate were really good, while others didn’t quite hit the mark. I was a bit disappointed by the beef rib and sausage, which many influencers rave about. In my opinion, they didn’t live up to the hype. The beef rib was slightly chilly, and the sausage didn’t have that perfect snap I was hoping for. That said, the brisket and regular ribs were excellent, with that melt-in-your-mouth texture I love. They definitely made up for the items that were lacking. Overall, it’s a solid spot and worth checking out if you enjoy trying different BBQ flavors.

Went on a Thursday, amazing service. The beef ribs were very tender and tasted phenomenal, but do keep in mind there is a limited amount sold every day (for beef ribs specifically) and the quanities are all different giving each person their own personalized cut. The beef ribs are also significantly more expensive then everything else on the menu. I paid around ¥10,000, but there are smaller cuts that are cheaper and other things on the menu that are around ¥2000-¥3000 range. (The ribs also fell off the bone)

The A5 Wagyu Brisket and Beef Short Rib is absolutely to die for. If you haven't experienced an A5 cut of brisket this is your chance, cause I don't know anywhere else that would do it. The included side salad and baked beans and nachos was a nice addition....be sure to dip the short rib into the included chimichurri!

The staff were nice and accommodating. However, for the price of over a hundred bucks, it’s not worth it. Just order the regular sets they have, that would be okay, but I still find it overpriced. They don’t grill there, I believe, because of the space. I saw them boil something in a ziploc/vacuumed plastic bag. Having a small space that can accommodate a few people is a good strategy, so there’s always a queue which would make passers-by assume ‘the food must be good’. (I’m sure they’d love a bigger space, but it’s actually a nice experience like hanging out in someone’s garage eating bbq). They have a system where their ‘special’ beef ribs are limited and they have pre-weighted them (grams=price), and if you and your friend want to have 200gm both, you can’t. You can only buy the available portion left. It’s an interesting marketing strategy. The sides didn’t taste good. Tasted like it’s from a can. Maybe I had high expectations because of the reviews here, and when I see a small local business, I always think it’s their passion and everything is well thought-out, curated and made with love. But this place just made me sad. Of course I don’t really know their story, and they could be really passionate about their food, but I hope it would show (or maybe it’s just a bad batch of meat today). I’d like to end on a good note. Their sauce options were good. Their bbq sauce was nice. I wonder if they’re selling bottles of it. I’d buy a couple ☺️

I’m not sure how this place remained under my radar for so long, as I just recently heard about this place. It’s essentially a garage turned into an eatery, serving up some delicious American BBQ. The main attraction is the A5 Wagyu brisket, and it’s worth the trip alone. It’s some of the best brisket I’ve ever had, and I’m from the south in the US which serves amazing BBQ. The homemade sauces are also very good, allowing you to customize your taste. I definitely want to come back for the beef ribs, but they may run out if you don’t go early enough. The service was very friendly and the staff lovely.