Tabelog ratingSMOKEHOUSE brings authentic, American-style smoked barbecue to the fashionable neighborhood between Harajuku and Shibuya. The specialty here is slow-smoked meats, served up on generous combo plates perfect for sharing, alongside a strong program of craft beers and whiskeys. The space is often busy and filled with a mix of locals and international visitors.
Guests consistently praise the core offerings: the long-smoked brisket, tender pulled pork, and spare ribs are singled out as highlights. The cornbread that accompanies the plates is also a firm favorite. Reviewers recommend the combo plates (with three to five meats) and the craft-beer flights as a great way to sample the menu. Portions are large and unapologetically American, so it's best to arrive with an appetite.
However, the experience can be inconsistent. A recurring complaint is the strict enforcement of table time limits—90 minutes for lunch and 120 for dinner—with some guests feeling rushed by staff. Service quality varies, with some employees described as helpful and others as brusque. While the main meats are lauded, some sides like the mac 'n' cheese have been described as hit-or-miss.
Typical spend is around ¥2,000–¥2,999 for lunch and ¥4,000–¥4,999 for dinner. Reviewers recently paid between ¥7,080 and ¥7,380 for a five-meat combo plate, ¥3,380 for a brisket short plate, and around ¥980 for a medium beer. For those craving a proper BBQ fix in central Tokyo, it offers good value, but less so for diners seeking flawless service or budget prices.
- Getting There: The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, a 5-minute walk from Meiji Jingumae Station (Exit 7) or a 10-minute walk from JR Shibuya and Harajuku Stations.
- Reservations: Reservations are recommended as queues are common. Walk-ins are possible but expect to wait. Seating is limited to 90 minutes at lunch and 2 hours at dinner.
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome and a kids' menu is available.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners), electronic money (transportation IC cards, iD, QUICPay), and QR code payments (PayPay, au PAY, etc.) are all accepted.
- Seating: There are 86 seats, including tables, counter seats, and an open terrace. No private rooms are available.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking available.
