Shinjuku City · Tokyo
Okutenjan Shin-Okubo
- Showa retro
- Retro cafe
- Korean cafe
- Quiet
Known for
Basket-steamed beef with miso (serves 2–3)
Place
Okutenjan Shin-Okubo
オクテンジャン 新大久保店
Shinjuku City · Tokyo
東京都新宿区百人町1-8-8 THE CITY SHINJUKU 1F
At a glance
With more than 100 locations in Korea, this specialist in doenjang stew and boiled beef makes its Japan debut in Shin-Okubo. The retro interior recalls Korean eateries of the 1980s and ’90s, and minari features in every dish.
- Location
- Shinjuku City · Tokyo
- Neighborhood
- Shinjuku City
- Mood
- Nostalgic · Dessert discovery · Retro
東京新宿区
新宿区
What makes it special
- Work-friendlyLaptop-friendly seating
- Solo-friendlyComfortable for solo visits
- Retro kissaten
- Retro interior
What to order
- Basket-steamed beef with miso (serves 2–3)¥5,880 before tax
牛肉味噌せいろ蒸し(2~3人前)
- Doenjang hot pot with crab, squid and freshwater snails (serves 1)1,480–¥1,680 before tax
テンジャン鍋(カニ、イカ、タニシのMIX) 1人前
- Assorted beef suyuk hot pot (beef shoulder plate and tendon), medium¥3,780 before tax
牛スユク盛り合わせ鍋(牛肩バラ肉と牛すじ) 中サイズ
- Squid and minari pancake¥1,480 before tax
イカミナリチヂミ
- Onma Kim¥350 before tax
オンマキム
- Minari yukhoe¥1,380 before tax
ミナリユッケ
Atmosphere
Good for
Community
Retro
Is the retro atmosphere worth the trip?
Story
With a retro interior recalling eateries of the 1980s and ’90s, Okutenjan Shin-Okubo serves nostalgic Korean home cooking reminiscent of a mother’s kitchen. Every dish includes minari, and the doenjang hot pot comes in eight varieties.
History
After expanding to more than 100 locations in Korea, Okutenjan makes its Japan debut with a retro interior and minari dishes.
How to visit
All varieties of doenjang hot pot are ¥200 off at lunchtime.
Prices
- Basket-steamed beef with miso, ¥5,880 before tax (serves 2–3)
- Doenjang hot pot with crab, squid and freshwater snails, ¥1,480–1,680 per person before tax
- Assorted beef suyuk hot pot (shoulder plate and tendon), medium, ¥3,780 before tax
- Squid and minari pancake, ¥1,480 before tax
- Onma Kim, ¥350 before tax
- Minari yukhoe, ¥1,380 before tax
Hours
- Lunch 11:00–16:00
- Dinner 16:00–24:30
- Open year-round; no regular closing days
Access
- 4-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station (新大久保駅)
Working conditions
- Wi-Fi available
- Power outlets available
From YOPi東京グルメ's video · Sep 2025. Hours and prices may have changed, so check before you go. ·
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