This is one of the few Halal yakiniku restaurants in Japan, and it was even visited by the former Malaysian Prime Minister! Anyway, time to head inside!
(The Halal certification from the Malaysia Halal Corporation displayed in the entrance.)
Sitting at one of the chic wood-grained chairs, I make my order. As I’m waiting, a kimchi appetizer and earthen brazier filled with high-grade Ubame oak charcoal are placed on the table. I’m feeling very excited about the culinary experience to come!
The meat served here is all Halal-certified—right down to every detail! The beef is Miyazaki Herb Beef (a hybrid beef type) and the chicken is Aomori Shamorock and Brazilian mate tea chicken; the griddles are thrown away after each use; and the chopping boards and so forth are all used only for Halal meat.
And here’s the meat! It looks delicious!
(Front: Herb Beef rib fingers with Korean lettuce. Back: Special short ribs.)
“It comes with our house sauce on, so you can eat it as-is,” says the waiter.
I take a mouthful of the perfectly-cooked meat. It’s firm and delicious, and goes wonderfully with the Korean lettuce, too!
The piping-hot, freshly cooked short rib with the right amount of oil is deliciously tender!
Next is this selection of four types of innard meats—today’s are beef neck fat, intestines, heart, and lung. Each one is exquisitely flavored with herbs and house sauce.
The innard is fresh and tender. Each different part has its own texture and taste, making it a real treat to eat!
I was very satisfied with my trip—the atmosphere was cozy, and I was able to enjoy as much high-quality yakiniku as I liked!
Information
Sumiyakiya Nishiazabu
http://sumiyakiya.com/
As well as dinner, lunch is also available. The restaurant is near Roppongi Hills and Midtown, making it the perfect spot for breaks between sightseeing and shopping!
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