Yakiniku Restaurants in Japan(133)
COURSE MENUYAKINIKU 37west NY
One of Ginza's most legendary yakiniku restaurants, YAKINIKU 37west NY's "owners meat system" ensures that diners receive only the best possible cut of meat, dry-aged and meticulously prepared to perfection.
COURSE MENUShibuya Wagyu Yakiniku USHIHACHI Kiwami
Want to celebrate a special occasion with yakiniku and your loved ones? Ushihachi's Shibuya location gives beef lovers a gorgeous view of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing as they tuck into high-quality kuroge wagyu—all without breaking the bank.
COURSE MENUNikutei Futago iki Shinjuku
Using Ota beef from Hyogo and Sendai beef from Miyagi, this restaurant in central Shinjuku has a staggering 80-item dinner menu, spoiling even the most discerning wagyu enthusiasts for choice.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Shinbashi
Nicer-than-normal yakiniku joint in Tokyo’s izakaya capital, serving excellent rare-cooked wagyu and 13 varieties of meat paired with eight different sauces.
COURSE MENUYakiniku 173 (Inami)
Take a front-row seat to indulge in top-notch wagyu beef with all the trimmings. Expert chefs grill up mouthwatering cuts of meat right before your eyes at this cozy and exclusive yakiniku counter in Ebisu.
COURSE MENUKoishikawa Nakasei
One of Tokyo’s few steakhouses to receive a Michelin star, Nakasei’s pride and joy is the purebred Tajima beef — predecessor to the modern wagyu like Omi, Matsusaka and Kobe beef — which is aged up to three months for optimal flavor.
COURSE MENUWagyu Kappo Toraichi
Plenty of elegant little surprises await guests at this rough-hewn, parkside yakiniku-ya, where fine wagyu beef is a given, but flourishes of grace elevate every dish. Tuck into rich stews, A5-grade wagyu, and specially selected wines.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Ushi Jirushi Ginza
The latest dining concept from the Toraji group, one of the most famous names in wagyu, Ushi Jirushi assigns an expert “master griller” to each table. Diners can relax knowing that each cut, from horumon to harami, will be cooked to perfection.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Ushi Jirushi Shinjuku
The latest dining concept from the Toraji group, one of the most famous names in wagyu, Ushi Jirushi assigns an expert “master griller” to each table. Diners can relax knowing that each cut, from horumon to harami, will be cooked to perfection.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Roppongi
Meat lovers, rejoice — Niku-Azabu opens another branch in Roppongi with plenty of selection of A5 wagyu and high-quality yakiniku at refreshingly affordable prices.
COURSE MENUNikutei Futago iki Hongo Sanchome
While the Nikutei Futago restaurants are all renowned for their dedication to a sophisticated yakiniku dining experience, the Hongo Sanchome branch sets itself apart by specializing in halal Kurohana wagyu beef from Kumamoto Prefecture.
COURSE MENUNiku no Himaraya to Nomuno (Shintomicho/Tsukiji Branch)
Aptly named for the Himalayas mountain range, this Tsukiji yakiniku restaurant’s signature dish is the “meat Himalaya”: up to 1kg of sliced Australian grain-fed Angus beef arranged in a literal mountain of meat.
SEAT RESERVATIONKiraku-tei
Munch on the most tender and juicy grilled meats of many varieties.
COURSE MENUUSHIHACHI Ueno
The perfect way to end a day at Ueno Park: high-quality wagyu beef at Ushihachi Ueno, which aims to be the most cost-effective yakiniku in the country. “No meat, no life” is written on the wall—and after eating here, you’ll be inclined to agree.
COURSE MENUUSHIHACHI Akihabara
Visitors to Akihabara may spend most of their budget on computer parts or anime merchandise—but the high “cospa” of this yakiniku specialist means that they’ll still be able to afford a high-quality wagyu beef dinner at the end of the day.
COURSE MENUIberico Pork Ondoru-yaki Urashibuya
Pork doesn’t get better than the highly-exclusive Iberico de Bellota, which is served up teppanyaki-grilled, hot stone-seared and in hotpot at this Shibuya restaurant. Take your pick from 16 different cuts.
COURSE MENUMotsuyaki Captain
Taking particular pride in the freshness of the pork offal in their restaurant, this Nishi-Shinjuku motsuyaki restaurant serves up offal sashimi and other hard-to-find meats, like cartilage.
COURSE MENUWagyu Amiyaki Kaiseki Sizzler
For over 50 years, this Hiroshima yakiniku restaurant has offered 25 different cuts of beef from every possible part of the cow. Each one is kuroge wagyu black beef from the Hiroshima region for maximum freshness.
COURSE MENUArata Naru Bondz Susukino Honten
A warm atmosphere, friendly tableside service, and 10 different cuts of fresh — not frozen — mutton await visitors to this jingisukan restaurant in Sapporo’s nightlife district of Susukino.
COURSE MENUGinza Yamashina
The head chef and manager at this Ginza yakiniku restaurant purchases an entire cow at a time, choosing each one for the perfect balance of fat and lean meat content — characterized by a deep red “azuki-iro” shade.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Ebisu
Niku-Azabu Ebisu draws in a hungry crowd of locals thanks to its winning combination: affordable kuroge wagyu, a quasi-pub ambiance and an impressive array of beers on taps.
COURSE MENUMahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi
One of Shinsaibashi’s fine dining benchmarks pits every table with a traditional irori — a Japanese sunken hearth — to grill its stellar lineup of Awaji beef and seasonal seafood over flames fueled by Kishu Binchotan charcoal.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Shinsaibashi
Dare we say that a visit to Osaka is not complete without sampling Yakiniku Manno Shinsaibashi’s marbled beef, grilled tableside?
COURSE MENUYotsuya Ushiko
Created by a wholesale wagyu beef company, Yotsuya Ushiko provides the most premium cuts of domestic beef at a competitive price range—making wagyu accessible for the average person’s occasional indulgence.
COURSE MENUNishinakasu Yakiniku Kiraku
Set in the riverside district of Nishinakasu, this yakiniku restaurant makes its way from Roppongi to Fukuoka, offering the same top-notch wagyu beef and luxurious atmosphere as the original Tokyo outlet.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Yakiniku Kiraku
Offering up plates of exquisitely marbled wagyu in every cut imaginable, Yakiniku Kiraku invites its guests to freely enjoy their time. The savory scent of grilling steak and excited voices of clientele speak to its popularity and flavor.
COURSE MENUYakiniku excellent Ginza
The best of Japanese beef is done differently in this upscale Ginza yakiniku restaurant, run by the former executive chef of the legendary Toraji Group. Each cut of beef is dry-aged to perfection for maximum flavor.
COURSE MENUYakiniku GyuuGyuu Shinsaibashi
From three types of beef served in an attache case, to a teetering Jenga tower of the finest wagyu, Yakiniku GyuGyu Shinsaibashi’s presentation is second to none. But the beef here doesn’t just look good — it’s an experience for the tastebuds too.
Recent Reviews from GuestsYakiniku grilling is about as Japanese a meal as you can get, but it actually has its roots in Korea. Nonetheless, it fits in perfectly with the typical Japanese dining style: fun, social, and packed full of delicious umami goodness. At a Japanese yakiniku restaurant, you’ll be served plates of various cuts of meat, which you then grill right at your table.
The cuisine can be as fancy or casual as you want, and byFood’s range of delicious yakiniku restaurants runs across the whole range! If you want to gorge yourself on an all-you-can-eat deal, working through all the items on the menu, there’s a yakiniku restaurant for you. Of if you’d prefer a more refined affair, where premium cuts of A5 wagyu beef are cooked up fro you by a personal chef, there’s an option for you too.
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