Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Yuji
475Pearl PointsCharcoal yakiniku with 30 years of proof.

About Yuji
A Shibuya charcoal-grill yakiniku specialist with a Tabelog 4.19 score and eight consecutive Tabelog 100 selections (2018–2025). Expect a course-focused format at JPY 6,000–7,999, meticulous tripe and beef prep, a cash-only policy. Open evenings only, Monday through Saturday, with reservations required for parties of two or more.
Yuji is a Tokyo venue with limited verified public details in this guide. The confirmed essentials are straightforward: it operates Monday through Saturday from 16:00 to 23:00, with last order at 22:30, the dress code is smart casual. It also appears as a matched entry in an Opinionated About Dining 2026 source record.
Because the verified data does not confirm cuisine, menu format, pricing, seating, payment policy, address, reservation method, or ownership details, those specifics should not be treated as established here. Plan around the confirmed evening operating window and use current official channels or your booking platform to confirm availability before going.
What to Try Across Two Visits
The verified record does not identify signature dishes, courses, beverages, dietary accommodations, or a particular service style. Rather than planning around an assumed menu, first-time visitors should treat Yuji as an evening Tokyo booking and confirm the current offering directly before committing.
For a second visit, the same practical approach applies: use the confirmed Monday-to-Saturday evening hours as the planning baseline, check current details close to your date. The Opinionated About Dining 2026 source record provides a recognition signal, but this guide does not have enough verified detail to describe the cooking, room, or format more specifically.
How to Plan Your Visit
Yuji's verified hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 16:00 to 23:00, with last order at 22:30. No lunch hours are verified. If timing matters, confirm the current schedule before visiting, especially around holidays or special closures.
The verified location detail is Tokyo only. Specific street addresses, neighborhood claims, transit notes, parking details, payment policies, booking procedures are not confirmed in the provided record. For broader planning, our full Tokyo restaurants guide lists other dining options by format and occasion.
The confirmed dress code is smart casual. Other visit-planning details, including party size rules, seating types, child policies, accessibility, private rooms, outdoor seating, are not verified here, so confirm directly if any of those factors are important to your meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Yuji?
Yuji is in Tokyo, the verified hours are Monday through Saturday, 16:00 to 23:00, with last order at 22:30. Menu, price, booking method, seating details are not verified in this guide, so confirm current details before visiting.
What should I wear to Yuji?
The verified dress code is smart casual. This guide does not have confirmed details about the room, seating, or service style, so smart casual is the safest baseline.
Does Yuji handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restriction policies are not verified in the available data. If allergies, substitutions, or ingredient restrictions matter, contact the venue or booking platform directly before reserving.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yuji?
No lunch hours are verified. The confirmed operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 16:00 to 23:00, with last order at 22:30.
Is Yuji good for a special occasion?
Possibly, but the verified record is limited. Yuji has smart-casual dress and evening hours in Tokyo, but this guide does not confirm private rooms, seating style, price, menu, or service format.
What are alternatives to Yuji in Tokyo?
For other Tokyo dining options, compare Yuji with unnamed venues by schedule, occasion, confirmed current details. comparisons names include Los barbados, Maidreamin Shibuya Store, MarieIranganee, Pork Vindaloo Taberu Fukudaitoryo, Yuji, koé lobby, though not all are direct peers.
Can I eat at the bar at Yuji?
Bar or counter seating is not verified in the available data. Confirm seating options directly before booking if that matters to your visit.
Location
11-11-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Compare Yuji
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Yuji | Easy | |
| Maidreamin Shibuya Store | Unknown | |
| koé lobby | Unknown | |
| MarieIranganee | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown |
| Pork Vindaloo Taberu Fukudaitoryo | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown |
| Los barbados | Unknown |
A quick look at how Yuji compares on price and recognition.
Also Consider
- Maidreamin Shibuya Store, Notable alternative
- koé lobby, Notable alternative
- MarieIranganee, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Pork Vindaloo Taberu Fukudaitoryo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Los barbados, Notable alternative
At JPY 6,000–7,999, this yakiniku specialist sits in a different price bracket and format category than the comparison venues listed. MarieIranganee and Pork Vindaloo Taberu Fukudaitoryo both operate at JPY 1,000–1,999, offering casual curry and international formats rather than charcoal-grilled yakiniku courses. The Tabelog awards and 4.19 score indicate a quality tier closer to destination dining than quick-service spots.
For readers seeking similar yakiniku quality in Tokyo, the would include other Tabelog 100 yakiniku venues rather than the casual dining options provided here. koé lobby and Maidreamin Shibuya Store offer different formats (café, maid café) and do not compete on yakiniku technique or charcoal-grill execution. If this venue is fully booked, consider checking our full Tokyo restaurants guide for alternative Tabelog-awarded yakiniku options in Shibuya or nearby wards.
The comparison venues are better suited for budget diners or those prioritizing casual, walk-in-friendly formats over award-recognized yakiniku. This venue requires advance reservations, cash payment, a JPY 6,000+ budget, different decision criteria than the sub-JPY 2,000 comparison set. For special-occasion or date-night yakiniku in Shibuya, this venue's awards and pricing align with elevated expectations; for quick, inexpensive meals, the comparison venues fit better.
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 16:00 - 23:00 L.O. 22:30
Recognized By
Explore Tokyo
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