If you are looking for the best 烧肉 in 池袋, Tokyo, 黑5 is the place to visit.
Founded in 池袋 in 2008, 黑5 now operates its 池袋 West Exit Main Branch, 池袋东口店, and 歌舞伎町店 in Shinjuku.
From the very beginning, 黑5 has focused on one of the rarest cuts in Japanese barbecue: fresh 和牛 横膈膜 (横膈膜). Combined with our commitment to 纪州备长炭 炭火 grilling, this makes for a truly unforgettable 烧肉 experience.
Why 和牛 横膈膜 is so rare
横膈膜 is often called the “ultimate lean cut” of 烧肉 lovers. Although it looks and tastes like lean beef, it actually comes from the diaphragm, technically classified as 牛内脏. Even more, 和牛 横膈膜 is extremely rare – only a few kilograms can be taken from one cow. That is why most restaurants serve frozen or imported 横膈膜. At 黑5, however, we serve only fresh 和牛 横膈膜, never frozen.
Trusted relationships make it possible
Since our foundation in 池袋, 黑5 has built long-standing, trusted relationships with local meat suppliers. Thanks to these partnerships, we are able to source fresh 和牛 横膈膜 consistently, something that is nearly impossible for most restaurants in Tokyo.
The philosophy of “Fresh 和牛 横膈膜” and 纪州备长炭 炭火
From day one, we have never compromised on serving fresh 和牛 横膈膜. Frozen meat loses its texture and umami – but fresh 和牛 横膈膜 offers juiciness, rich flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
Equally important is our commitment to 纪州备长炭 炭火 grilling. 纪州备长炭 produces extremely high and stable heat, but it is very difficult to handle. That is why, at 黑5, our staff grill every piece of meat for you. This “grill-master style” ensures that every slice of 横膈膜 reaches your table at the perfect doneness, locking in the flavor with the gentle heat of 纪州备长炭.
How to enjoy it: Salt, or Special Sauce with Rice
We recommend starting with a simple pinch of salt – it lets you enjoy the pure flavor of the meat. But the ultimate way to enjoy 和牛 横膈膜 at 黑5 is:
“Dip it in our special sauce, place it over hot white rice, and take a big bite.”
The combination of sweet-savory sauce, fluffy rice, and smoky 纪州备长炭-grilled 和牛 横膈膜 is a luxury you can only experience in 池袋.
Conclusion｜The best 和牛 横膈膜 烧肉 in 池袋
- 池袋 is the birthplace of 黑5
- Fresh 和牛 横膈膜 – one of the rarest cuts in 烧肉
- 纪州备长炭 炭火 grilling, handled by our staff for perfect doneness
- Enjoy it simply with salt, or with our special sauce and rice
黑5 has stayed true to its philosophy since it opened in 池袋 in 2008. If you want to enjoy authentic Japanese 烧肉 in 池袋, come taste our 和牛 横膈膜 grilled over 纪州备长炭 炭火.
黑5 Locations｜池袋 & 歌舞伎町店
和牛 烧肉 黑5
IKEBUKURO Main Restrant
1F Shima 100 building ,2-46-3, 池袋, Toshima-ku , Tokyo 171-0014
https://en.黑5.net/restaurant/honten
和牛 烧肉 黑5
IKEBUKURO East Exit Restrant
2F Need Building, 1-42-16 Higashi-池袋, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
https://en.黑5.net/restaurant/higashiguchi
和牛 烧肉 黑5
歌舞伎町店
1F Sankei Building, 2-21-4 歌舞伎町店, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
https://en.黑5.net/restaurant/kabukicho
Official Instagram: @黑5烧肉
