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Reviewers praise Nikuya Yokocho’s mantecato rice as a standout, with the overall vibe being warm and indulgent, perfect for comfort food lovers.
“This rice is one of the top three most beautiful things I've seen in Japan. It's like an Italian mantecato risotto — the chef prepares it with butter and sauces on a hot plate right in front of you. It smells amazing and it's the best rice I've ever tried. Not diet rice at all, but incredible.”
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Nikuya Yokocho is a great spot in Shibuya for an affordable all-you-can-eat Kobe and Wagyu experience, though the quality doesn't match a high-end Kobe restaurant.
Dishes mentioned
Kobe Beef All-You-Can-Eat
This Kobe beef is incredibly fatty, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. The piece that reminded me most of the real Kobe experience was the last one — super tasty, not too fatty, just perfect. For €40 extra, it's worth it if you want to try Kobe without spending hundreds. But honestly, if you've come all the way to Japan, spend a bit more and go to a place where a chef cooks it for you — you'll never get it right on a little grill like this.
- Japanese Wagyu Beef
Mantecato Rice
This rice is one of the top three most beautiful things I've seen in Japan. It's like an Italian mantecato risotto — the chef prepares it with butter and sauces on a hot plate right in front of you. It smells amazing and it's the best rice I've ever tried. Not diet rice at all, but incredible.
Korean Pancake with Cheese
I had this in Korea and it drove me crazy — it was one of the best things I ever ate. But this one seems excessively full of cheese, which is another source of fat. My body can't handle any more fat at this point.
Frozen Takoyaki
This takoyaki is completely frozen. It's the first thing I've eaten in Japan that's not good — at least on this trip. It's cold and doughy, like a frozen plumcake. I'm not going to eat it.
