Horse Meat Kiba

Restaurant Details

After topping the Oricon charts in the '90s with boy band Hikaru Genji — then the youngest male group ever to do so — former pop idol Osawa Mikio is stepping into a new spotlight. His latest stage? Horse Meat Kiba, a cozy new restaurant tucked away in Gotanda, dedicated entirely to premium domestic horse meat.

The idea was sparked during a work trip to Kumamoto, where Osawa first encountered the local delicacy. So taken by its taste — said to be so irresistible even monks wanted in, earning it the nickname “sakura meat” — he teamed up with a partner to bring that experience to the capital.

Horse meat is one of the most nutritious red meats available, rich in protein and zinc, and low in fat. And Osawa doesn’t play it safe. His menu pushes boundaries with creativity and charm.

Beyond the expected sashimi, guests will find karaage-style horse meat — nearly indistinguishable from classic fried chicken at first glance, but with a leaner, slightly sweeter flavor closer to beef, and the occasional hint of gaminess, like venison. There’s also a hearty horse meat donburi, and for omakase diners, surprises like horse meat yakiniku or shabu-shabu.

But the true showstopper is the ultra-smooth horse meat yukhoe — a Korean-style tartare typically made with beef, reimagined here with a delicate cut and a drizzle of umami-rich Kyushu soy sauce. Hidden but worth the hunt, Horse Meat Kiba delivers something rare — in both flavor and ambition.

This restaurant typically accepts reservations from members only, but now, you can enjoy their exclusive course menus through byFood.

Horse Meat Kiba Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed above is an example and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Horse Meat Kiba Business Days

Horse Meat Kiba Address

Gotanda Sunny Flat 1F, 2-29-10 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031

Horse Meat Kiba Access Info

• Horse Meat Kiba is a 5-minute walk from Gotanda Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, a 6-minute walk from the same station on the JR Yamanote Line or a 7-minute walk from the station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line.

Horse Meat Kiba Phone Number

Horse Meat Kiba Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.