Hobo Shinjuku Norengai

Chilled fresh tomato slices. Refreshing and light, perfect as an appetizer or palate cleanser.

Siu mai characterized by the numbing spiciness of mala (Sichuan pepper) and the aroma of cilantro. The juicy meat filling and stimulating flavors are sure to whet your appetite.

A addictive cucumber pickle, tossed in our special spicy Sichuan sauce, you won't be able to stop after one bite. Perfect as a palate cleanser or with drinks.

A simple namul of green onions tossed with sesame oil and salt. Characterized by its crisp texture and the fragrant aroma of sesame oil.

A dish combining fragrant char siu and plenty of green onion namul. The umami of the meat and the freshness of the green onions are perfectly matched.

Sweet onion rings, fried in a crispy batter. Enjoy with your favorite sauce, such as ketchup. Perfect as a light meal or snack.

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside french fries, dusted with our special addictive spice blend. Pairs perfectly with beer.

Thin, fried crackers commonly used in Indonesian cuisine. They have a crispy texture and a spicy flavor. Enjoy them as a snack.

A simple dish of generously piled fresh cucumbers. Enjoy with your favorite dip, such as miso or mayonnaise. Perfect when you want to eat plenty of vegetables.

A classic Japanese izakaya menu item: fresh squid mixed with wasabi. Enjoy the pungent wasabi and the chewy texture of the squid. Pairs well with sake and shochu.

A 'doteni' (stewed offal) version of Mapo Tofu, featuring rich miso-flavored offal stew topped with a spicy mapo sauce. Pairs well with both rice and drinks.

A dish where sweet and savory meat miso is stuffed into crisp bell peppers. The slight bitterness of the peppers and the richness of the meat miso are in perfect balance.

Our homemade thick-fried tofu, crispy and fragrant on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside. Recommended to enjoy simply with ginger soy sauce.

Tender and flavorful dish slowly simmered in red wine. The concentrated umami of the meat pairs well with bread and rice.

Crisp long yam and fresh squid seasoned in a yukke-style. Enjoy with the raw egg yolk. A delightful dish with a unique texture.

A delicacy of shark cartilage mixed with plum paste. Characterized by its crunchy texture and the sourness of plum, it pairs perfectly with sake.

A traditional Japanese food mixed with fermented soybeans. It has a unique sticky texture and flavor, and can be eaten with rice or as a snack with drinks.

Silken tofu with a smooth texture. Enjoy it as hiyakko (cold tofu) with soy sauce and condiments.

Warm blanched tofu. A dish that warms the body in the cold season. Enjoy with ginger, green onions, ponzu sauce, etc.

Squid tentacles grilled fragrantly with garlic and butter. Its plump texture and rich flavor are sure to whet your appetite.

A Japanese delicacy of fermented squid, preserved in salt with its innards. Characterized by its rich umami and unique flavor, it's perfect with sake.

Fresh salmon lightly seared and sliced, served with ponzu sauce and condiments. Enjoy both the fragrant char and the fresh umami.

A Nagano prefecture local dish of chicken thigh marinated in garlic soy sauce and then pan-fried. Juicy and satisfying, it pairs well with both rice and drinks.

Fresh chives simply grilled. Its fragrant char and chive aroma are appetizing. Perfect as a snack with drinks.

A spicy, salty oil-based noodle dish with plenty of green onions and beef. The special sauce clinging to the noodles is appetizing. Please mix well before eating.

Chinese dish of pork and chives stir-fried in our special miso sauce. Richly seasoned to go well with rice, it's also perfect with drinks.

A Chinese dish made by steaming grated radish mixed with rice flour. Characterized by its crispy exterior and chewy interior. Enjoy as a dim sum.

Chinese dish of pork, cabbage, and bell peppers stir-fried in a sweet and savory miso sauce like Tianmianjiang. A classic dish that goes well with rice.

A simple Chinese dish of fluffy stir-fried kikurage (wood ear mushrooms) and eggs. Characterized by the crunchy texture of kikurage and the gentle taste of eggs.

Chinese dish of stir-fried pork liver and chives in our special sauce. The liver is not gamey, is highly nutritious, and pairs well with rice and drinks.

A stir-fry of tender tofu and plump offal in our special sauce. The combination of intensely flavored offal and tofu is exquisite.

A Okinawan dish of crunchy pig's ears (mimiga) stir-fried in our special sauce. A chewy dish perfect as a snack.

A Chinese-style fried dish with a unique name. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, served with our special sauce. Pairs well with beer.

Thick-cut wagyu beef tongue, carefully grilled. Features a satisfying texture and rich umami. Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon.

Wagyu beef tongue slowly marinated in our special miso sauce and grilled. The miso flavor further enhances the umami of the tongue.

Grilled wagyu beef tongue simply seasoned with salt. You can fully enjoy the natural umami and texture of the tongue. Pairs excellently with lemon.

Fresh wagyu beef tongue, thinly sliced and served like sashimi. Enjoy the unique chewiness and the rich umami unique to raw meat.

A dish of carefully prepared pork tripe (guts) served like sashimi. Characterized by its unique crunchy texture, it's perfect as a snack with drinks.

A luxurious dish allowing you to taste three types of horse meat sashimi, including lean and marbled cuts. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and the rich umami of horse meat.

Thinly sliced fresh horse meat sashimi. Low in fat and healthy, yet characterized by its rich umami and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Enjoy with ginger soy sauce.

Fresh beef tongue, thinly sliced and mixed with our special sweet and savory sauce and raw egg yolk. The chewiness of the tongue and the mellowness of the yolk create a perfect harmony.

Beef tongue skewered and grilled. Enjoy the fragrant char and the springy texture unique to tongue. Perfect as a snack with drinks.

A skewer of beef skirt steak (diaphragm), grilled to perfection. Features a juicy and rich flavor that pairs well with both rice and drinks.

A platter allowing you to enjoy various types of beef offal at once. Savor the different textures and umami of each cut. Perfect with yakiniku or drinks.

A skewer of juicy beef belly, grilled to perfection. The concentrated umami of the meat and its fragrant flavor are sure to whet your appetite.

A dish of ginger dipped in our special brine. Characterized by its crisp texture and the refreshing spiciness of ginger, it's perfect with drinks.

Fresh horse meat, thinly sliced and mixed with our special sweet and savory sauce and raw egg yolk. The unique umami of horse meat and the mellowness of the yolk melt in your mouth.

A dish of crisp long yam mixed with spicy mentaiko (spicy pollock roe). This Japanese-style combination can be enjoyed as a snack with drinks or as a side with rice.

Simply prepared, firm-textured eringi mushrooms. Enjoy the natural umami and aroma of the mushrooms. Perfect as a snack or palate cleanser.

Fresh beef liver skewered and grilled. Features a rich umami and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Highly nutritious and perfect with drinks.

A grilled surume ika (Japanese flying squid) from Shizuoka Prefecture. The more you chew, the more the squid's umami spreads, and its fragrant char whets your appetite. Pairs well with sake and shochu.

Gyoza simmered in beef oxtail soup. The gyoza, having absorbed the flavorful soup, have a gentle taste. Also good as a side dish with rice.

Thick-fried tofu and boiled egg simmered in oden broth. A gentle flavor that warms the body on a cold day.

Thick-fried tofu, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, simmered in oden broth. The broth soaks in, creating a gentle flavor.

A dish of soft tofu simmered in oden broth. The umami of the broth soaks in, creating a gentle flavor.

An oden ingredient made from kneaded flour, characterized by its chewy texture. It absorbs plenty of broth and has a gentle flavor.

An assorted platter allowing you to enjoy various oden ingredients at once. Characterized by its flavorful and gentle taste, it warms the body on a cold day.

Special Oden Ingredient of the Day. Please ask our staff for today's recommendation. Enjoy a dish made with seasonal ingredients.

An abbreviation referring to a specific ingredient, but its exact nature is unclear on the menu. We recommend asking our staff. It is usually served as an oden ingredient.

A Japanese-style dessert with a crispy monaka (wafer) shell filled with rich matcha ice cream. Perfect as a palate cleanser after a meal.

A Japanese confection of deep-fried manju (steamed buns) filled with anko (red bean paste). Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, with a gentle sweetness of the bean paste.

A nostalgic yakisoba reminiscent of street food, stir-fried with our special sauce. A satisfying dish where the ingredients and noodles are perfectly combined.

A soupless tantanmen with chewy noodles, mixed with meat miso, nuts, and our special chili oil. Features a numbing spiciness and rich umami. Please mix well before eating.

Crisp napa cabbage pickles. Perfect as a side with rice or as a palate cleanser, with a refreshing taste.

A dish of leaf wasabi pickled in soy sauce. Characterized by the pungent spiciness of wasabi and the umami of soy sauce, it's perfect with rice. Also great with drinks.

A refreshing sour with the sharp acidity and saltiness of lemon. It's light and a popular choice that pairs well with any dish.