Hormone Ryu is a long-established horumon yakiniku restaurant located in Ikuno-cho, Himeji City, which has been in business for over 25 years. It is known to locals as a famous restaurant that only those in the know know about, and is so popular that it is difficult to get in on weekends without a reservation. The extremely fresh horumon is carefully prepared, has no odor, and you can fully enjoy the original flavor and texture of the horumon. The special sauce is a secret recipe that brings out the best in the horumon and goes great with rice and alcohol.

In addition to various parts of horumon, the menu also has a wide variety of yakiniku. In particular, the ``thick-sliced ​​tongue salt'' is as the name suggests, and is said to be filling. It is grilled on a charcoal grill, and the fragrant smoke combined with it will whet your appetite. The interior of the restaurant is by no means luxurious, but it has a traditional atmosphere, which adds to the ``flavor'' and makes it feel comfortable. Spending time with friends eating delicious horumon in a lively restaurant is sure to become a fond memory of your trip.

It's a little far from the Otemon Gate area of ​​Himeji Castle, about a 15-minute walk away.

It's a good idea to check the opening days and hours on their official Facebook page.

There's a sister restaurant, Naberyu, in front of Kyoguchi Station in Kyoguchicho, Himeji City.