Tabelog ratingThe name of Niku no Hentai Shudan Shippu Horumon Kumoji honten (肉の変態集団 疾風ホルモン 久茂地本店) translates loosely to "Meat Nerd Group," and the restaurant lives up to it. This is a yakiniku destination for diners who want to go deep on Okinawan beef. The team is known for its obsessive approach, breaking down whole muscles into unique micro-cuts and serving an unusually wide range of rare Ishigaki beef and offal that few other shops offer. Each plate is served with a diagram of a cow, which the staff mark to show you exactly what you're eating—a ritual that turns dinner into a delicious lesson in anatomy.
Guests consistently praise the quality of the Ishigaki beef, especially cuts like zabuton (chuck flap) and ichibo (aitchbone), as well as the rare offal. The premium tongue (プレミア特上タン) and local Agu pork are also frequently highlighted. For a broader tasting, reviewers recommend the multi-cut platters. The experience is enhanced by staff who patiently explain each cut and the three house sauces and salts provided for pairing. Lunch sets are noted as particularly good value.
While the beef earns high marks, some elements are less consistent. Several reviewers have strongly disliked the cold noodles served at the end of the meal, finding them too hard or slimy. A minority of guests have also reported encountering gristle or inconsistent slicing in some cuts, and felt the ¥11,000 course didn't quite meet expectations. Portions for side dishes and drinks have also been described as small by some.
Expect to spend around ¥4,000–¥5,000 for lunch and ¥10,000–¥15,000 for dinner. Reviewers recently paid around ¥11,000 for an Ishigaki beef omakase set, ¥4,800 for the premium special tongue, and around ¥5,000 for the Ishigaki beef cutlet. Lunch sets start around ¥4,000, with some upgrading to higher-quality meat for ¥6,000. For beef lovers seeking rare cuts, the consensus is that the quality and specialist experience justify the price.
- Getting There: The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the Kumoji Garden Building, a 5-minute walk from Kencho-mae Station on the Yui Rail monorail.
- Reservations: Reservations are strongly recommended as the room is small and often full. Bookings can be made via the LINE app. Walk-ins are risky but may be possible after 20:00. Early dinner seatings (17:00, 17:30) have a two-hour time limit.
- Payment: All major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners, UnionPay), electronic money (transportation IC cards like Suica, Rakuten Edy, iD), and QR code payments (PayPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay) are accepted.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome.
- Menus: Ordering is done via a QR code on your phone. English and Chinese menus are available but may require scrolling down the page to find.
- Charges: A table charge of ¥385 per person applies, which includes a small side dish.
- Smoking: The dining area is non-smoking. A smoking area is provided at the entrance.
