Hobo Shinjuku Norengai

Name: Hobo Shinjuku Norengai
Address: 5 Chome-20-10 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Price range: ¥290 - ¥1000

Prices include tax. Payment is cash only.

★ 4.0 (689) $$Moderate 📍 5 Chome-20-10 Sendagaya, Shibuya

Appetizers & Specialties

Chilled Tomato

冷しトマト

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Mala Cilantro Siu Mai

麻辣パクチーシュウマイ

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.

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Addictive Mala Cucumber

やみつきマーラーきゅうり

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.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Green Onion Namul

ネギナムル

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Green Onion Namul with Char Siu

ネギナムルチャーシュー

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.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Omakase Onion Rings

おまかせオニオンリング

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

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Addictive Mashed Potato Fries

やみつきマースントライポテト

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

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Bariali

バリアリ

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Mountain of Cucumbers

山盛りきゅうり

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Tako Wasabi (Octopus with Wasabi)

たこわさ

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Mapo Dote

マポドテ

With Garlic Dressing

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.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Meat Miso Bell Peppers

肉味噌ピーマン

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Homemade Thick Fried Tofu

自家製厚揚げ

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Red Wine Stew

赤ワイン煮込み

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

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Long Yam and Mentaiko

長芋イカのゆっけ

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

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Ume Suimyo (Plum Jellyfish Cartilage)

梅水晶

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Natto (Fermented Soybeans)

納豆

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Silken Tofu

絹豆腐

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Warm Tofu

温奴

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Grilled Squid Tentacles with Garlic Butter

イカゲソのガリバタ焼き

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

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Shiokara (Salted Seafood)

塩辛

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Seared Salmon

サ－モンたたき

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

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Sanzoku-yaki (Mountain Bandit Style Chicken)

山賊焼き

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.

¥890 ≈ $6.00

Grilled Nire

焼ニれ

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

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Medium Noodles / Stir-fries

Green Onion Beef Spicy Salt Oil Noodles

ネギ牛辛塩油麺

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.

¥790 ≈ $5.00

Pork and Chive Twice-Cooked Pork

豚ニラ回鍋肉

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.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Daikon Mochi (Radish Cake)

大根餅

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.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Twice-Cooked Pork

ホイコーロー

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.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Kikurage and Egg Stir-fry

キクラゲ卵

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.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Stir-fried Liver and Chives

ニラレバ炒め

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.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Tofu and Offal Stir-fry

豆腐とホルモン炒め

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

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Mimibimon

ミミビモン

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

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Specialty Chinese

Isseiketsuiitsuwa

イッセイケツイイツワ

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.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Fried Foods

Kikiji

キキジ

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Funwara

フンワーラ

¥490 ≈ $3.00

La Rocca

ラロッカ

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Kachikachi Karaage (Extra Crispy Fried Chicken)

Kikurage (Wood Ear Mushroom)

キクラゲ

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Funwafuwa

フンワフワ

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Laolaka

ラオラカ

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Rice

Daimyo Akashi Clam Omurice

大明石クリオムオムライス

¥790 ≈ $5.00

Otokurio Omurice

おとクリオムオムライス

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Fried Rice

炒飯

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Zosui (Rice Porridge)

雑炊

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Noodles

麺

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Signature Wagyu Beef Tongue

Thick-Cut Beef Tongue

厚切り牛タン

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

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Miso-Marinated Beef Tongue

味噌漬け牛タン

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

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Salted Beef Tongue

塩タン

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

¥790 ≈ $5.00

Tongue Sashimi

タン刺し

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

¥790 ≈ $5.00

Guts Sashimi

ガツ刺し

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.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Assorted Horse Meat Sashimi (3 types)

馬刺し三種

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.

¥890~ ≈ $6.00

Horse Meat Sashimi

馬刺し

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.

¥590 ≈ $4.00

Beef Tongue Yukke

牛タンユッケ

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.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Grilled Beef Tongue Skewer

牛タン串

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Grilled Beef Skirt Steak Skewer

牛ハラミ串

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Assorted Beef Offal

牛ホルモン盛り合わせ

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.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Grilled Beef Belly Skewer

牛バラ串

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.

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Snacks

Dipped Ginger

どぶ漬け生姜

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.

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Sakura Yukke (Horse Meat Yukke)

桜ユッケ

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.

¥590 ≈ $4.00

Long Yam and Mentaiko

長芋と明太子

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.

¥590 ≈ $4.00

Eringi Mushroom

エリンギ

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Grilled Beef Liver Skewer

牛レバー串

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Shizuoka-produced Surume Ika (Japanese Flying Squid)

静岡産するめいか

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.

¥590 ≈ $4.00

Oden (Japanese Hot Pot)

Oxtail Gyoza

テール餃子

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.

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Thick Fried Tofu with Egg

厚揚げ玉子

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Thick Fried Tofu

厚揚げ

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Tofu

豆腐

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Chikawabu (Wheat Gluten Cake)

ちくわぶ

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Assorted Oden

おでん盛り合わせ

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.

¥490~ ≈ $3.00

Today's Special

本日の日替わり

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

ASR

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.

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Sweets

Matcha Ice Cream Monaka

抹茶アイスモナカ

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

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Fried Manju

揚げ饅頭

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Noodles

Itsukiya's Yakisoba

いつきやの焼きそば

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

¥790 ≈ $5.00

Soupless Tantanmen

汁なし担々麺

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.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Rice

Napa Cabbage Pickle

白菜の漬物

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

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Soy-Pickled Leaf Wasabi

葉わさびの醤油漬け

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.

¥390 ≈ $2.00

Drinks

Salt Lemon Sour

塩レモンサワー

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

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Tonight's Sake

YoneTsuru EREKIMO

米鶴 EREKIMO

A mild aroma boasting 60 years of experience. Elegant and delicate sweetness of rice.

A junmai sake from YoneTsuru Brewery in Yamagata Prefecture. Boasting a mild aroma backed by 60 years of experience and an elegant, delicate sweetness of rice.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Denshu Tokubetsu Junmai

田酒特別純米

Aroma like Muscat grapes A clean, refreshing junmai sake that you won't get tired of

A special junmai sake from Nishida Brewery in Aomori Prefecture. Features a gorgeous aroma like Muscat grapes and a clean, refreshing, and elegant taste that you won't get tired of.

¥1,000 ≈ $6.00

Shochu

Kujukuri Beach

九十九里浜

A shochu from Chiba Prefecture. Features a mild aroma and a clean taste, enjoyable in various ways such as on the rocks, with water, or with hot water.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Kuro Kirishima

黒霧島

A sweet potato shochu from Miyazaki Prefecture. Known for its smooth sweetness and crisp finish, it's a widely popular classic sweet potato shochu.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Rento

れんと

A brown sugar shochu from Amami Oshima. Mellowed through sonic aging, it features a fruity aroma and a light mouthfeel.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Yama Neko

山ねこ

A sweet potato shochu from Miyazaki Prefecture. Features an elegant and gorgeous aroma and a mellow taste where the sweetness of the potato spreads, recommended to savor slowly on the rocks.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Kiroku

喜六

A sweet potato shochu from Miyazaki Prefecture. Features a deep richness and roasted flavor from traditional wooden vat fermentation. Recommended to enjoy its aroma with hot water.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Nakanaka

中々

A barley shochu from Miyazaki Prefecture. Features a light mouthfeel and a roasted barley aroma, with a taste that you won't get tired of. Enjoy on the rocks or with water.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Daiwa Sakura

大和桜

A sweet potato shochu from Kagoshima Prefecture. Made with a commitment to handmade quality, it features a robust aroma of sweet potato and a mellow sweetness. Recommended to savor deeply with hot water.

¥490 ≈ $3.00

Kitcho Hozen

吉兆宝山

A sweet potato shochu from Kagoshima Prefecture. Features a deep richness and a gorgeous aroma, offering a taste of the depth of sweet potato shochu. Enjoy slowly on the rocks or with water.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Sato

佐藤

A premium sweet potato shochu from Kagoshima Prefecture. Characterized by its elegant aroma and a mellow taste where the sweetness of the potato spreads through your mouth, a must-have for sweet potato shochu lovers.

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Sake

Ichinokura

一ノ蔵

A sake from Miyagi Prefecture. Characterized by its clean dry taste while still having a balanced flavor that allows you to feel the rice's umami. Recommended to drink chilled.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Nihonto (Japanese Sword)

日本刀

A sake characterized by its sharp crispness and clean dry taste. Its sharp flavor, like a Japanese sword, pairs exceptionally well with fatty dishes.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Kuheiji

九平次

A sake with a gorgeous and fruity aroma, also served in French restaurants. Recommended to enjoy its aroma slowly while drinking from a wine glass.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Shirohebi

白蛇

A sake with a mystical name. Characterized by its mild aroma and smooth mouthfeel, it's easy to drink and recommended for sake beginners.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Denshu

田酒

A famous sake from Aomori Prefecture. Characterized by its rich flavor with concentrated rice umami and a full-bodied aroma. A satisfying drink, a must-have for sake lovers.

¥680 ≈ $4.00

Today's Sake

本日の日本酒

Sake of the Month. The brand changes depending on the season and availability, so please ask our staff. Enjoy the taste of the season.