Motsukichi Shibuya
もつ吉 渋谷店
Shibuya · Izakaya
Motsukichi is a small organ-meat (motsu) izakaya 5 minutes from Shibuya Hachiko exit — the kind of place that does raw heart, raw liver, and 'aglio olio liver' at a level that justifies a serious sake order. ¥5,000–6,000 per person. Smoke-free, card-friendly, walk-in OK. Solo-drinker friendly counter.
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @motsukichi.shibuya
How to visit
- Address
- 5 min walk from Shibuya station Hachiko exit (渋谷駅ハチ公口 徒歩5分)
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 / Mon–Fri 17:00–23:00 / Sat–Sun 17:00–23:00
- Price
- $$
- English (?)
- Limited
- Reservations
- Recommended
- Payment
- credit_card, qr_code
- Takeout
- Available
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Adventurous diners seeking raw organ meat (liver, heart sashimi) near Shibuya; solo counter seats; English QR ordering available.
- Avoid if
- Not for those who dislike organ meat; counter fills fast on Friday–Saturday evenings; lunch buffet at ¥1,200 draws mixed value opinions.
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with Negiya Heikichi Shibuya Udagawacho (1 min west)
What makes it special
Motsukichi runs the difficult intersection of: cheap (¥5,000–6,000 per person), walk-in, raw organ meat, and good. Shibuya has hundreds of izakaya but very few that do raw heart sashimi at this freshness/price level — most either compromise on freshness (chains) or charge double (Ginza).
The ‘liver-teki’ (literally ‘liver steak’) arrives as an Italian aglio-olio — fried in garlic and sesame oil at high heat. It’s a small reinvention but enough to give the menu personality.
How to visit
A 5-minute walk from Shibuya station’s Hachiko exit, into the side streets behind the main department-store grid. Hours are Mon–Fri 12pm–2:30pm and 5pm–11pm, weekends 5pm–11pm only. About 10 counter seats — walk-in friendly but the counter fills fast on Friday and Saturday. Smoke-free, credit card and QR payment accepted.
FAQ
Is the raw liver/heart safe?
Japanese regulations require strict same-day handling for raw beef organs. Motsukichi's reputation is built on freshness — the liver and heart are widely cited online as best-in-Tokyo for the price.
Can I go alone?
Yes — explicitly designed for the solo-drinker counter trade. The counter holds maybe 10 seats and the staff are friendly to one-tops.
What's the must-order?
The basic 'liver+heart sashimi' platter to start. Then the wagyu-leek 'liver-teki' arriving as an aglio-olio (a surprise reinvention) — the strong garlic-and-sesame oil aroma is the dish that gets the photos.