Shinjuku City · Tokyo
Hwachon
- Showa retro
- Retro kissaten
- Korean cafe
Known for
Tawara-Style Short Ribs
Place
Hwachon
火村
Shinjuku City · Tokyo
東京都新宿区大久保1-12-27 1F
At a glance
Hwachon is a charcoal-grilled meat specialist in Shin-Okubo, serving Japanese meat and authentic Korean cooking in a retro Korean space. On the recorded Sunday visit, both indoors and terrace were full around 19:00.
- Location
- Shinjuku City · Tokyo
- Neighborhood
- Shinjuku City
- Mood
- Family friendly · Retro
東京新宿区
新宿区
What makes it special
- Showa retroShowa-era nostalgia in the décor
- Retro kissaten
- Korean cafe
- Enjoy a meal with family and friends
What to order
- Tawara-Style Short Ribs¥1,480 before tax
俵カルビ
- Samgyeopsal¥1,580 before tax
サムギョプサル
- Grilled Thin-Sliced Oxtail¥1,180 before tax
牛薄切りテール焼き
- Sirloin with Two Eggs¥1,980 before tax
サロイン･卵2個付き
- Charcoal-Grilled Baby Octopus¥1,180 before tax
チュクミ炭火焼き
- Soy Sauce Yukhoe¥1,680 before tax
醤油ユッケ
Atmosphere
Community
Kissaten
Does it feel like a classic kissaten?
How to visit
On the creator’s Sunday visit, both indoors and terrace were full around 19:00, so advance booking is recommended.
Prices
- Tawara-style short ribs — ¥1,480 before tax
- Samgyeopsal (pork belly) — ¥1,580 before tax
- Grilled thin-sliced oxtail — ¥1,180 before tax
- Sirloin with two eggs — ¥1,980 before tax
- Charcoal-grilled baby octopus — ¥1,180 before tax
- Soy sauce beef tartare — ¥1,680 before tax
Hours
- Advance weekend reservations recommended.
Access
- 8-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station (新大久保駅)
Working conditions
- Both indoors and terrace were full around 19:00 on the recorded Sunday visit.
From YOPi東京グルメ's video · Jun 2025. Hours and prices may have changed, so check before you go. ·
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