Gyutan no Lemon (Beef Tongue & Lemon) Taipei: Tokyo’s Popular Thick-Cut Gyutan Master Arrives in Taiwan

Gyutan no Lemon (牛たんの檸檬) Taipei Main Store is a popular beef tongue specialty restaurant originating from Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2018, it quickly gained massive popularity among Japanese beef tongue aficionados for specializing in “ultra-thick cut gyutan,” making it a renowned spot known for long queues. More than just a yakiniku restaurant, this Tokyo hotspot officially opened in Taipei's Xinyi District on October 25, 2025, marking its first overseas branch. It brings with it the Japanese artisan's dedication to ingredients and innovative culinary techniques to Taiwan. The core concept of the restaurant revolves around beef tongue as a premium ingredient, boldly integrating the fresh element of "Lemon" to create a sensory experience that revolutionizes traditional yakiniku expectations.

The founder deeply understands the special status of beef tongue in Japanese yakiniku, committing to breaking limitations imposed by traditional thick-cutting or simple seasoning. Through precise age selection, specific cuts, and careful aging craftsmanship, they ensure every slice of beef tongue offers optimum elasticity and flavor. The brand philosophy is that “Beef tongue tastes best when thick-cut.” Consequently, the restaurant highlights thick-cut gyutan, centering its signature dish around the rare and precious root section of the tongue, which accounts for only about 20% of the entire tongue. This part is known for its fine texture and delicate marbling. Grilled over high-temperature Bincho charcoal, the interior remains succulent and bouncy. Paired with the sourness of lemon, which perfectly neutralizes the richness of the fat, it offers a supreme, artisan-level Japanese culinary experience. The opening of the Taipei Main Store symbolizes an important step for this refined yakiniku culture into the international market, allowing Taiwanese diners to enjoy this unique Japanese BBQ artistry without traveling to Japan.

The Taipei Main Store continues the Japanese style, focusing on the "Thick-Cut Gyutan Teishoku/Set Menu," offering various portions and combinations. The sets typically include Grade A white rice cooked in a special hagama (traditional pot), beef tongue soup, beef tongue curry, and fresh salad. Sauces include miso paste, grated yam (tororo), and lemon, allowing customers to enjoy rich layers of texture and flavor.

The beef tongue soup is slow-simmered, concentrating the essence of beef bone and tongue meat, offering rich scallion aroma and sweetness. White rice is refillable, and customers can also upgrade their rice to salmon roe and raw egg yolk rice for an extra charge when ordering.

The restaurant decor features a modern Japanese minimalist style, providing a comfortable dining environment. The menu specializes in beef tongue dishes while also offering a variety of high-quality Wagyu and rare cuts of yakiniku. Besides gyutan, the restaurant serves premium meats such as A5 Wagyu, catering to customers seeking high-quality BBQ. The selection of ingredients and dedication to quality are extremely strict, adhering to Japan's rigorous aging standards for preservation and preparation. The meat is meticulously trimmed by resident Japanese chefs or professional yakiniku masters who have completed training, ensuring that the texture experienced by customers is identical to that of the main store in Japan.

The Taipei Main Store is conveniently located near the MRT Taipei City Hall Station, making it easy to drop by before or after shopping at department stores or watching a movie, and it is perfect for dates or small gatherings. You can treat it as a one-stop destination to experience authentic Shinjuku gyutan without flying to Tokyo—come and feel the charm of beef tongue that is “thick like a steak, yet equally juicy and easy to chew.”

『Gyutan no Lemon (牛たんの檸檬) Taipei Main Store』

Address: No. 9, Lane 42, Yixian Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00
(To avoid waiting, online reservation is recommended)
Transportation: Easily accessible by foot from MRT Taipei City Hall Station.