Tabelog ratingGyo San Tei Shibuya ten (魚山亭 渋谷店) has earned a loyal following as a definitive Tokyo home for the cuisine of Miyazaki Prefecture. The main draw is its Chicken Nanban, a regional specialty served here as large, juicy pieces of fried chicken thigh soaked in a sweet vinegar sauce and generously covered in a house-made tartar sauce. Unusually, diners can choose to replace the standard miso soup with hiyajiru, a cold, refreshing soup of miso, sesame, and fish that is rarely found in Tokyo and offers an authentic taste of a Miyazaki summer.
Guests consistently praise the Chicken Nanban set for its ample portions and rich flavor. Other small dishes, like handmade pickles and ohitashi (blanched greens), are also well-regarded, as are seasonal specials such as corn tempura and charred shiitake mushrooms. The restaurant offers a good selection of shochu and beer to accompany the food. Lunch service is noted for being fast and filling, with rice refills available.
Some diners report that the service can be brisk or curt, with at least one account of being hurried to leave after finishing a meal. The lunch service is very popular, and it's not uncommon for popular items to sell out before the last order time around 1:30 PM.
Prices are considered very reasonable, especially for lunch. Reviewers in 2024–2026 typically paid around ¥1,200 for the Chicken Nanban set, with the hiyajiru upgrade costing an additional ¥200. A serving of corn tempura was about ¥1,000. A typical dinner with drinks costs between ¥5,000 and ¥5,999 per person.
- Getting There: The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the Fontis Building in Shibuya's Dogenzaka district. It's a 5-minute walk from Shinsen Station or a 6- to 9-minute walk from the various exits of Shibuya Station.
- Reservations: Walk-ins are common, but expect to queue for lunch. Reservations are accepted and may be a good idea for dinner.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) and PayPay are accepted. Electronic money is not.
- Seating: There are 40 seats, including 6 at a counter and 34 at tables. There are no private rooms.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: There is no dedicated parking.
