Shinjuku Ryuen — Restaurant in Tokyo

A safe-bet restaurant. If you want to eat good yakiniku ("Japanese" Korean BBQ) in Shinjuku, you should look no further and go to this place.

I imagined that the price would be steeper than most yakiniku restaurants in the area as it was promoting its wagyu. However, its menu was a lot more reasonable. Most dishes ranged between 1,000 to upper 2,000s. The quality of the food, especially meat, was beyond my expectation. You must try their thick beef tongue ("上牛タン塩")! I swear it is one of the best in Japan. I've been to many yakiniku restaurants but this one is up there. I also enjoyed eating their skirt meat ("ハラミ"), very much.

Not to forget, the staff and owner were amazing people too. Very friendly, approachable and how you want hosts to be. 10/10.

I would definitely visit the restaurant again when I am in the mood for good yakiniku...

If you're in the mood for high-quality yakiniku, this hidden gem is worth the visit. The restaurant is run by a kind and welcoming Korean lady, and the entire staff is incredibly friendly, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. While the menu is written in Japanese, navigating it is easy with the help of Google Translate.

The star of the show is undoubtedly the meat—exceptional quality that truly elevates the yakiniku experience. We opted for a set menu for two, and it was more than enough to satisfy both of us.

Though the restaurant is located in a slightly shady area, don’t let that deter you. Once inside, the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. And while you’re there, don’t forget to try the sake—it’s a perfect complement to the meal. Overall, this is a great spot for a memorable...

정말 맛있고 친절한 가게입니다❤️ 고기의 질이 매우 높지만 가격은 부담스럽지 않아 가성비가 훌륭합니다.

신오쿠보 돈키호테에서 쇼핑을 하고 (신주쿠보다 훨씬 쾌적합니다), 류엔에서 야끼니꾸를 드신 후 가부키쵸를 구경하고 숙소로 돌아가시면 완벽한 일정이 될 거예요💫✨

저는 도쿄에 갈 때마다 반드시 류엔에서 야끼니꾸를 먹습니다. 예전에는 시끄럽고 그냥저냥한 가성비 가게들을 갔지만, 이제는 조용하고 편안하고 깨끗하게 즐길 수 있는 이곳을 선호합니다. 이 가격대에 이 정도 퀄리티라면 반드시 경험해야 한다고 생각합니다.

특히 추천하는 메뉴는 탄시오(우설), 하라미(안창살), 마루쵸(대창), 조미노(특양)입니다. 조미노와 탄시오는 꼭 드셔보세요. 한국에 돌아가서 '더 먹을껄' 하고 가장 먼저 생각났을 정도입니다😂

최소 1인당 약 5,000엔 정도로 계산됩니다. 인원이 많을수록 더 이득입니다. 지지미, 순두부, 김치·된장찌개, 물냉면, 비빔냉면, 돌솥비빔밥 등 사이드 메뉴도 모두 훌륭합니다. 여러 명이 방문하시면 더 풍성하게 즐기실 수 있습니다🙂‍↕️

사장님이 한국분이셔서 주문이 어렵지 않고, 세심하게 챙겨주십니다. 고기는 정통 일본식 야끼니꾸 스타일입니다. 도쿄나 신주쿠에서 야끼니꾸 집을 찾으신다면 꼭 방문해 보시길 강력 추천드립니다!🎖️

제가 먹은 메뉴는 우설, 안창살, 특양, 대창, 김치모둠, 하쿠슈 하이볼, 생맥주 입니다. 그리고 여기 일본 소주, 니혼슈 도 종류가 다양해서 조금씩 맛 보시는 걸 추천할게요! 느끼함을 잡아주는 시원하고 깔끔한 하쿠슈 하이볼 추천합니다👍

소식가 친구랑 방문해서 많이 먹지 못한게 너무 속상합니다😭 소고기는 되도록 종류별로 다 드셔보시는걸 추천할게요! 그리고 꼭꼭 사이드 한식도 드셔보시길 바랍니다. 앞으로 도쿄 가면 류엔 가야지! 하고 생각나실거요👀✨

저는 도쿄 갈때마다 류엔에 꼭 방문하는데 구글 리뷰가 1계정 1리뷰라 다른 계정에서 올렸던 사진도 첨부할게요!

They use very high-quality beef here! But the price is not burdensome at all. Expect to pay at least around 5,000 yen per person. Every cut of beef is truly delicious. It tastes amazing with plain white rice, and it’s also fantastic on its own. Of course, if you drink alcohol or order extra side dishes, the price will go up, but the flavor is absolutely worth it.

If you are visiting as two people, I recommend ordering 3–4 kinds of beef, plus 2 kinds of horumon (beef offal). For side dishes, try the stone pot bibimbap or jeon (Korean pancake). Cold noodles or gukbap (rice soup) are also highly recommended.

The restaurant is located between Shin-Okubo Station and Shinjuku Station, making it convenient to enjoy sightseeing before or after your meal. Kabukicho can feel a little chaotic, but this restaurant itself is in a clean and bright area. If you plan to visit Don Quijote, I recommend the Shin-Okubo branch rather than the Shinjuku one.

The owner is Korean and very kind. The staff members seem to be from different countries, but they can speak English and Japanese, so communication is not a problem.

Instead of going to cheap and noisy yakiniku places, I highly recommend enjoying a clean, quiet, and comfortable...