Sukiyaki Restaurants in Japan(29)
Hakone Kawadoko Gyunabe Ukon
Indulge yourself with melt-in-your-mouth beef hotpot using domestic Japanese kuroge wagyu and locally-grown Kanazawa vegetables—all while taking in an unspoiled view of the gorgeous Sukumo River.
Sukiyaki Kappo Kitsune
Just a short walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, this back-alley sukiyaki restaurant is reinventing Meiji-era cuisine with French-influenced starters and Nara-grown local ingredients.
Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen
Admire the Keicho-era grounds and intricate architecture of this historic Kyoto residence, before tucking into wagyu sukiyaki or kaiseki with seasonal ingredients.
Imafuku
Take your pick of Kanto or Kansai sukiyaki, and watch your personal cook prepare gorgeous A5 wagyu beef right in front of you.
Halal Sukiyaki Restaurant Diyafa
One of the first of its kind, Chef Osagawa Hideki’s halal sukiyaki restaurant near Mita offers Muslim diners a chance to try this Japanese staple, with top-quality Shiretoko wagyu beef from Hokkaido.
Ganko Kyoto Station
Transport yourself into the past at this Kyoto Station fixture, which has an eye-catching facade straight out of the Edo period. Popular with commuters looking for a quick bite, it’s also known to be excellent for sukiyaki or kaiseki courses.
Ganko Kameoka Rakurakusou
Indulge in a succulent sukiyaki or kaiseki course meal beneath the rafters of one of Japan’s Tangible Cultural Properties.
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / tempura & sushi An
Located in one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Tokyo, this restaurant has an Iron Chef with over 20 restaurants founded as its advisor. Combined with seafood from the finest suppliers in Toyosu, XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS is an unmissable destination.
Iseju
Once-in-a-lifetime indulgence of hand-cut A5 kuroge wagyu sukiyaki cooked on charcoal and drenched in warishita sauce, prepared with the uncompromising standards expected from Tokyo’s oldest sukiyaki restaurant in Nihonbashi.
Ganko Sanjo Honten
While its convenient riverside location, affordable prices and impeccable cuisine draw hundreds of customers a day, many also come to marvel at the traditional Japanese interiors of this Sanjo establishment.
Kissho Kichijoji
Delight in innovative and creative Japanese cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients and traditional culinary techniques showcased in exceptional shabu-shabu and sukiyaki dishes.
Sukiyaki Sasaki
The beautifully marbled beef for Suiyaki Sasaki’s hotpot dishes stems from the restaurant’s unique heritage as a former commercial meat wholesaler in Nihombashi in 1919.
Fukiagean Kitashinchi
At this Kitashinchi restaurant, chefs prepare Kagoshima’s famed Satsuma all-natural jidori chicken in a number of different ways, live and in-house. 90 different types of local sake, shochu, whiskey and wine complement the meal.
Hida Kisetsuryori Sakana
At this Gifu restaurant, a traditional, organic meal with a view of the Japanese Alps is simply unbeatable.
Kenrokutei
Dine like a wealthy feudal lord in the tranquil beauty of Japan's oldest fountain in Kenrokuen, where history meets culinary excellence.
Ishibashi (Chiyoda)
Absorb the goodness of fatty wagyu beef at one of the oldest sukiyaki restaurants in Tokyo.
Hiyama
A premium Japanese hotpot restaurant with private rooms, personal cooks, and a Michelin star (Michelin Guide 2020).
Sukiyaki Kushikatsu Haruna Honmachi
Said to have wild boar’s flavor without its gamey smell, while still retaining the glorious fatty texture of domestic pig, Ibu Biton pork is one of the wonders of Wakayama. Have it sukiyaki or shabu-shabu style at this downtown Osaka joint.
Kyobashi Basara
Tomato sukiyaki and Miyazaki wagyu beef teppanyaki bring guests to Basara for an unforgettable meal dripping red with juicy umami. Chef Kan carries on his grandfather’s legacy with his own style of kappo and kaiseki.
Ginza Seryna
Experience Kobe beef, succulent crab dishes, and seasonal delicacies in this cozy Ginza restaurant. Sample mouth-watering wagyu or hairy crab shabu-shabu-style, or opt instead to indulge in sukiyaki course meals.
Kitaohji Shinagawa Saryo
With their private dining rooms, traditional Japanese hospitality and hearty dishes, Kitaohji Shinagawa Saryo creates an unforgettable family-style kaiseki dining experience for locals and newcomers alike.
Tonami
Experience the blend of traditional charm and contemporary flair at Tonami, a white-walled kaiseki restaurant nestled in Kagurazaka.
Sukiyaki Asai
Escape the Tokyo bustle to a zen-inspired space and enjoy premium Omi beef served in personally sized sukiyaki sets in this Michelin-selected restaurant.
Wadakin Sukiyaki
Try the famous Matsusaka beef, one of the most coveted beef brands in Japan, in its hometown.
Mishima-tei
Take a trip through time into the Showa era while being treated to the finest sukiyaki in town at this long standing restaurant.
Tsukitei
A relaxed and refined hotpot restaurant which also serves up delicate Kyoto-style cuisine — take your pick or enjoy them together.
Imahan
A leading name in Japanese beef hotpot dining, serving up delicious meals in private rooms in the heart of Ginza.
Ganryu-jima
A hotpot and grilled beef specialist in central Tokyo, where you can book a full meat-lovers feast packed with A5 grade wagyu beef.
Hot pot is one of the most fun and social dining styles in the world, and Japanese sukiyaki hot pot is arguably its most delicious form! It consists of meat, vegetables, tofu, and noodles simmered in a shallow pot filled with a special sauce seasoned with sake, mirin, and soy.
For centuries, this has been a special celebration dish in Japan, so some restaurants will really go all out and get the best meat on the market to put in their dishes — even the most expensive wagyu beef! But don’t panic, there’s a Japanese sukiyaki restaurant to fit any budget.
Whether you want to sit in a tatami room with your own private chef working the iron kettle, or indulge in an all-you-can-eat budget banquet, byFood’s collection of the best sukiyaki restaurants in Japan has something for you.