Yakiniku Ushifuji in Shinjuku Renews Signature Yukke-Cake and Revives Luxury Eel & Wagyu Course From June 1

Yakiniku Ushifuji, a popular yakiniku restaurant in Nishishinjuku, Tokyo, has revamped its famous Yukke-Cake, a creative dish combining yukhoe-style raw wagyu beef with a cake-like presentation. To celebrate its 2nd anniversary, the restaurant also brings back a luxurious limited-time course featuring eel and wagyu beef, available from June 1 to August 31, 2026.

This unique dining experience is perfect for visitors seeking a memorable Japanese barbecue meal with a twist. The Yukke-Cake offers a fresh take on traditional yakiniku, while the special anniversary course combines premium summer stamina ingredients—grilled eel and select wagyu beef—for a satisfying and indulgent feast in Shinjuku.

About Yakiniku Ushifuji Nishishinjuku Main Store

Yakiniku Ushifuji is known for its high-quality wagyu beef and inventive dishes like the Yukke-Cake, which beautifully presents seasoned raw wagyu beef in a cake form. The restaurant focuses on delivering a sensory dining experience with elegant interiors and attentive service. It features 28 seats, including three table areas, two semi-private rooms, and one private room with a ¥2,000 room charge. The venue accommodates groups from 2 to 6 guests and offers both smoking and non-smoking options.

Highlights

• Renewed Yukke-Cake features carefully selected wagyu cuts and enhanced seasoning to highlight the meat’s natural flavor.
• The 2nd anniversary limited “Eel & Wagyu Supreme Feast Course” includes 13 dishes with premium eel and wagyu, plus a 35-item all-you-can-drink menu including sparkling wine and draft beer. Price: ¥11,000 (tax included) per person.
• Anniversary Course featuring 14 dishes, including the Yukke-Cake, wagyu cuts, filet cutlet sandwich, and Morioka cold noodles. Price: ¥10,000 (tax included) per person.
• Special lunch offering “Eel & Wagyu Sirloin Hitsumabushi” available for ¥3,000 (tax included) during lunch hours until August 31, 2026.
• Conveniently located near Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome and Tochomae stations, with easy access from Shinjuku.

Menu & Event Details

The Anniversary Course includes 14 carefully crafted dishes such as homemade kimchi and namul, Ushifuji’s signature Yukke-Cake, select wagyu tongue, skirt steak, lean cuts, filet cutlet sandwich, grilled lean cuts with sauce, grilled sukiyaki-style lean beef, Ushifuji cold noodles, cheese terrine, and a dessert plate. The course comes with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option featuring 35 beverages including sparkling wine and draft beer. It is designed for 2 to 6 guests at ¥10,000 per person.

The 2nd Anniversary Eel & Wagyu Supreme Feast Course revives last year’s popular menu, combining eel and premium wagyu beef in 13 dishes. Highlights include eel yukhoe sushi, thick-cut wagyu tongue, filet cutlet sandwich, grilled lean cuts with sauce, and a special eel and wagyu sirloin claypot rice served hitsumabushi style. This course also includes the 35-item all-you-can-drink menu and is available for 2 to 6 guests at ¥11,000 per person.

For lunch, the restaurant offers a limited-time “Eel & Wagyu Sirloin Hitsumabushi” priced at ¥3,000. This dish features grilled eel paired with tender wagyu sirloin in a hitsumabushi-style presentation, allowing diners to enjoy the flavors in multiple ways, including with their homemade broth.

Yakiniku Ushifuji’s refined atmosphere and innovative menu make it an excellent choice for birthdays, anniversaries, dates, and business meals. Reservations are recommended to ensure availability.