SMOKEHOUSE — Restaurant in Tokyo

I’m not sure exactly what it was that sold me on the idea of this being a Western or American style BBQ place - but I can assure you that it is not. I travel the US for work about 2/3 of the year and have had BBQ in nearly every state. I can’t say that I’ve had BBQ anywhere quite like this. At first taste, I thought the ribs were a decent attempt, but after a few bites I just lost my appetite completely. The 3 piece rib set included 1 end piece that was completely dried out, overcooked, etc - and should have gone straight to the trash, not my plate. The fact that they served it to me shows that they are either complete amateurs, or don’t care that they’re serving me inedible meat.

I took close to a 20 hour fast and ate in the late afternoon just to make sure I’d be plenty hungry for this big, pricey meal - and that didn’t even work. I’m not sure what’s going on with the flavor profiles between meats and sauces, but none of it adds up. There’s no subtlety or nuance to any of it… very overpowering flavors. The brisket and burnt ends were both poorly cooked as well. I’ll admit that I have very high standards for beef BBQ, having been to many of the top spots in TX over the years - and this brisket is unfortunately bottom tier by comparison.

The mashed sweet potatoes and seasoned fried potatoes were pretty good, but some of the bigger pieces were raw in the middle. The cornbread was decent.

I REALLY wanted to like the food here… and maybe it’s good to the less informed customer, but it really missed the mark for me. At a little over $50 all-in with a tall beer, this is one of the lower value meals I’ve had in years. That $50 would have been much better spent on a wagyu steak at Ikinari. I’ll stick to Asian food while I’m in Asia for the...

Having a few friends in Tokyo, I really wanted to introduce what american BBQ was like and this seemed to fit the bill. While it didn't hit the more savory notes nor the deep smokey flavor, I have to admit the quality is truly beyond amazing!

I had emailed them directly to see if it was suitable for small children and while it was strictly stated on their website that reservations cannot be done via email, it was still freely offered to me. Talk about service!

Upon reaching the restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised at how accommodating the establishment was. Very clean Southern decor mixed with a very modern feel. The staff spoke very fluent english and the menu options didnt feel too cumbersome. The manager came over and greeted me and my friend enthusiastically and we felt really appreciated for making the visit!

Do expect to eat well with any of the choices, I know it's Japan but you'll be surprised at the portion sizing for just the 3 meat combo! I suggest 1 combo is enough for 2 people.

Now I had mentioned that the smokiness and savory was a little lacking but rest assurred this is just in comparison to other places I've been in Texas. The differences are very minute!

Sauces available are more palatable for Japanese as my friend had said and to me they matched everything really well!

I did wish that they had regular mashed potatoes w/ chives, butter/cream and cheese cause the mashed sweet potatoes really wasnt my thing. It's still not bad at all!

10/10...

Perfect 4th of July meal🇺🇸👏🏼😮‍💨

Was recommended this place by a friend and thought, what better day to eat American BBQ than Independence Day? And it did not disappoint 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Great lively atmosphere, stylish interior design, and fun decor to give the restaurant an overall American vibe. 🤠

We opted for the BBQ Combo Plate 3, which comes with your choice of 3 meats, two sides, and either cornbread or white bread. For meats, we decided on the Pulled BBQ pork, Smoked chicken thigh, and Kansas City style spare ribs. We got the coleslaw and chickpea salad for our sides, and cornbread. 🍖🥗🍞

Everything was absolutely delicious 🤤 The pulled pork and chicken thigh were juicy and tender and just hit the spottt😮‍💨 The coleslaw didn’t taste too strongly of mayonnaise, which I liked. The cornbread was nice and crumbly, and although it wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, still great. Some parts of the meat from the ribs just fell off the bone😍🤤, while some parts were a bit more tough. Delicious nevertheless!

The platter also comes with an assortment of 4-5 different BBQ sauces, which is great to switch up the flavors throughout your meal.

The Combo 3 BBQ Plate was the perfect amount for 2 of us girls, and we were full and very much satisfied after.

Overall, we enjoyed the entire experience and definitely recommend Smokehouse to anyone craving American BBQ! 🍗

SMOKEHOUSEさん、ご馳走様でした🤲🏼

——Order Summary・注文内容—— BBQ Combo Plate ¥4880

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