Shinjuku acacia, Japanese restaurant in Shinjuku, Japan.
Shinjuku Acacia is a restaurant located behind Shinjuku Alta that specializes in a specific dish: ground meat wrapped in fresh cabbage and simmered in chicken soup. This stew is the core offering and the main focus of what the kitchen prepares.
The restaurant opened in 1963 and gained notice by introducing the cabbage roll stew recipe from someone's grandmother, which became its signature dish. Over the decades, the kitchen has adapted and expanded its presence to other locations beyond the original site.
The restaurant represents yoshoku cuisine, a Japanese take on Western dishes such as Hayashi rice, curry rice, and homemade sausages. The menu includes German beer selections that pair naturally with the hearty, meat-based meals served here.
The restaurant accepts credit cards and electronic payments and offers both seating for roughly 20 guests and takeout options. Service runs throughout the year, so it makes sense to check when you might visit without facing long waits.
The signature dish is prepared without milk, which sets it apart from Western stews and creates a lighter texture. This original recipe has remained unchanged for over five decades despite the opening of new branches even at the airport.
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