Jojoen at Go Shinjuku

Long-running premium yakiniku chain in Shinjuku Kabukicho, serving high-grade wagyu, signature banchan and late-night service until 5am.

Jojoen is a long-established name in Tokyo yakiniku, and the Kabukicho branch sits on the upper floors of a building just off the main entertainment strip. The brand is known for consistently high-grade wagyu, dependable service and a room that leans more business-dinner than neon-glare, even at the heart of the district.\n\nThe menu runs from standard short-rib and tongue through to marbled cuts the chef recommends, and the kitchen turns out a strong line of banchan, with the kakuteki radish kimchi and napa cabbage kimchi being the most-asked-for. The room is open from late morning to 5am, which is one of the rare late-night yakiniku options in central Tokyo.\n\nFor a Shinjuku yakiniku dinner that needs to feel reliable, slightly upscale and open very late, Jojoen Kabukicho is a safe and well-known pick. Reserve ahead on weekends, and consider the late-night slots for a quieter meal.