If you\u2019re as mad about steaks and barbecue as we are here at Japan Info Swap, then you\u2019ll already know Midtown BBQ pretty well, especially if you live in Nagoya or Yokohama. But what if you\u2019re one of those Kanto residents who doesn\u2019t live particularly close to Kannai Station? As of last year, Midtown BBQ has you covered with their newest restaurant in Iidabashi. Having been to its other locations, I took the opportunity last week to stop by for lunch before walking around Koishikawa Korakuen. It was quite possibly the perfect way to spend an afternoon. But anyway, on to the meat of this article!<\/p>\n
Back in 2017, Robb Shannon had a dream to recreate his childhood days, a time when his Grandfather would fire up the smoker, the scent of barbecue would fill the air, and his uncle would mount a whole pig on the spit, and it would spin there, slowly roasting. That dream manifested itself in Midtown BBQ, a Steak & Smokehouse with a simple philosophy: delicious food, great drinks, and gracious hospitality that prides itself on making virtually everything on its menu in-house.<\/p>\n
From their original BBQ rubs and sauces \u2013 including a nineteen-spice BBQ rub, the recipe for which Robb has perfected since childhood \u2013\u00a0 to their handmade desserts, the food is top-notch. They cook their ribs, chicken, and pulled pork using Japanese binchotan charcoal on Kamado keg smokers, and there is no doubt about Midtown\u2019s credentials as a high-quality restaurant. They thoroughly deserve the plaudits they receive.<\/p>\n
Midtown continued to receive accolades as they expanded from Nagoya to Yokohama\u2019s Kannai District several years ago. The Yokohama restaurant also proved popular, but let\u2019s be honest, Tokyo is where the people are, so they opened their new shop in Iidabashi near the Tokyo Dome. It\u2019s a beautiful location since the proximity to the Dome means you can stop by before or after a ball game or concert. There\u2019s also the Koshikawa Korakuen, Tokyo Dome City, and even the Budokan nearby, so there are plenty of attractions to combine with a visit.<\/p>\n
I am happy to report after my last visit here that the quality and ethos of the other restaurants remain strong here. You still get the same great food and craft beers, while the atmosphere remains casual, relaxed, and stylish but not unnecessarily flashy, a place where you can either drop in and knock back a few beers with friends after work or entertain a first date. There\u2019s even some nice outdoor seating for sunny days. The lunch menu is simply unbeatable, and the happy hour is possibly one of the best I know of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And so, if your idea of dining heaven is something reminiscent of Robb\u2019s idyllic childhood, there\u2019s just one place you need to go: Midtown BBQ: Redux. Bigger and better than ever.<\/p>\n Where<\/b>: Chiyoda-ku, Iidabashi 3 Chome\u221210\u22129, (On the second floor of i-Garden Terrace) (map<\/a>) Please note: the above article reflects the author\u2019s opinion alone and not that of More Than Relo. H&R Group is not affiliated with Midtown BBQ.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nMidtown BBQ Details<\/h3>\n
\nWebsite<\/b>: midtown-bbq.com<\/a><\/p>\n