Kyoto Motsunabe Horumon Yakiniku ShuShu Okayama Yanagimachi Store — Restaurant in Okayama

Tucked beneath the quiet glow of Okayama’s streets, ShuShu is not just a meal — it’s an evening well held.

From the moment you step inside, the warmth is unmistakable. The owner greets with a kind sincerity, bridging language not with words, but with care. Even without fluent Japanese, you’re never lost — only guided, gently, toward what’s good.

And everything is good. The beef tongue — tender, almost reverent in texture. The beef sashimi — silken, deep with flavor, tasting of a quiet hillside morning. Paired with cold draft beer, it’s easy to forget the time.

Each dish arrives thoughtfully seasoned — enough to lift the flavors, never to bury them. You taste the craftsmanship, the respect for the ingredient. Even the intestines — often overlooked — are prepared so tenderly, they surprise you.

Menus may require a bit of navigating, but with a curious spirit (and perhaps a translation app), you’ll find treasures.

Come not just for food, but for the warmth of a place that sees you, welcomes you — foreign or familiar — and reminds you that good meals are, always, a...

Fantastic yakiniku experience. The food was superb, the meat cuts were fantastic. We had assorted ox tongue, wagyu, tsurami and sagari cuts, and they were all amazing. There is an English menu which helped with the ordering. Special mention to the staff who were very helpful and patient with us, and just all round super nice. Will definitely...

The food is great, the workers are incredibly kind and extremely helpful. Kristina gave us her recommendations, helped us with our drinks and guided us through cooking our food. This was my first meal in Okayama and it could not have been better. My partner and I absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the ease...