Currently the darling of Tokyo’s ravenous insta-gourmands, Freeman Shokudo is an exceptional pit-smoked BBQ joint created and curated by erstwhile Brookyln reggae DJ Jeremy Freeman and local BBQ legend Sou Ieki of Hatos Bar fame.

The simple interior is dominated by an immense speaker and turntable combo, providing a reggae soundtrack with occasional forays into The Beatles’ back catalogue, and a fridge stuffed with a rich variety of beautifully illustrated canned and bottled craft beers and a few pricey wines.

Billed as ‘Brooklyn backyard BBQ,’ the food is all bold, smokey flavours and super-tender meat served in immensely satisfying US-sized portions with tangy pickles, sauces or mustards. Particular favourites are the meaty half- or full-rack spare ribs, the 250g melt-in-your-mouth home-cured, pit smoked pastrami sandwich and the moreish pulled pork and smoked mackerel sandwiches.

Freeman Shokudo

03 6317 7262