炭火焼きリリー 新宿店 at Go Shinjuku

Underneath-Shinjuku robatayaki izakaya with a charcoal hearth, private rooms and a sake and natural wine list aimed at groups.

Sumibiyaki Riri Shinjuku is a basement robatayaki izakaya a couple of minutes walk from Shinjuku-Sanchome Station, where the defining feature is the irori-style charcoal hearth at the counter and a serious line of grilled fish, vegetables and skewers. The concept is billed as a tavern that connects people, which shows up in the mix of solo counter seats, group tables and private rooms.\n\nSake is the focus of the drinks list, with around thirty regional labels from across Japan, alongside craft beer and a short natural wine selection. The signature is the genshi-yaki, a rapid char-grill over high-heat charcoal that leaves fish crisp outside and tender inside, best appreciated from the counter.\n\nFor a Shinjuku dinner built around a charcoal grill, a real sake list and a private-room option for groups, Riri is a confident pick. Reserve a counter seat for the show, a private room for a longer gathering.