Grill USHIOKU
Located within walking distance of Lake Kawaguchi, Grill USHIOKU serves premium A5 Koshu wagyu steaks with locally sourced side dishes that take full advantage of Yamanashi’s wine-producing soil.
Restaurant Details
Just east of scenic Lake Kagauchi and a fifteen-minute drive from the landmark, Grill USHIOKU is a beloved steakhouse renowned for its delectable Koshu wagyu sourced from the wine-producing region of Yamanashi. Founded in 1927 by a respected local butcher shop, the restaurant draws on its decades of expertise to offer only the most tender, flavorful cuts of beef.
While popular in the local Yamanashi area, Koshu beef has yet to hit the mainstream like other more nationally recognized premium cuts of wagyu like Kobe beef and Masutaka beef. Grill USHIOKU allows guests the chance to savor A5 cuts of this regional favorite. A standout example is the wine beef steak, where the cattle are fed a diet of polyphenol-rich grape pomace from six months old, resulting in meat with a milder, more aromatic flavor.
Grill USHIOKU takes a road-less-traveled path when getting its beef. Instead of sourcing their meat from wholesalers, the meat experts attend local meat auctions directly and buy whole cows, allowing them to offer an expansive variety of Koshu beef cuts. While the ever-popular sirloin and ribeye are featured on the menu, more uncommon but equally delicious cuts like kuri (chuck eye) and sune (shank) are also available.
Each meal comes with side dishes that take full advantage of the region's fresh produce. The drink menu features a range of local wines and beers, a delightful pairing with a juicy steak, and a locally sourced gelato puts the finishing touches on a decadent meal.
Grill USHIOKU is near several popular destinations, such as the Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, the Kawaguchiko Museum of Art and, of course, Lake Kawaguchi. Thus, it is a great spot to stop for a meal before exploring the area around the lake and soaking in the views of Mt. Fuji.
Dine on a course of fresh, locally sourced dishes, including an original salad, gelato and mouthwatering wine beef from Yamanashi, Japan’s renowned wine region. From six months of age, the cattle are fed a diet enriched with polyphenol-rich grape pomace, resulting in meat that is slower to oxidize, milder in aroma and exceptionally easy to enjoy.
Dine on a course of fresh, locally sourced dishes, including an original salad, gelato and mouthwatering wine beef from Yamanashi, Japan’s renowned wine region. From six months of age, the cattle are fed a diet enriched with polyphenol-rich grape pomace, resulting in meat that is slower to oxidize, milder in aroma and exceptionally easy to enjoy.
Savor a melt-in-your-mouth steak using only A5 cuts of Yamanashi’s Koshu wagyu from Japanese Black cattle raised in Yamanashi’s lush natural environment. Only cattle rated 4th or 5th BMS grade are selected to bear the Koshu name, ensuring the highest quality. The course is accompanied by side dishes like an original salad and rich beef bone soup before finishing with a locally sourced gelato dessert.
Savor a melt-in-your-mouth steak using only A5 cuts of Yamanashi’s Koshu wagyu from Japanese Black cattle raised in Yamanashi’s lush natural environment. Only cattle rated 4th or 5th BMS grade are selected to bear the Koshu name, ensuring the highest quality. The course is accompanied by side dishes like an original salad and rich beef bone soup before finishing with a locally sourced gelato dessert.
Create unforgettable memories in Yamanashi with the coveted Koshu wagyu Chateaubriand, a rare cut yielding just 600 – 800g per cow, renowned for its exceptional tenderness and exquisite marbling. Complement this delicacy with a selection of locally inspired dishes, including an original salad and creamy gelato.
Create unforgettable memories in Yamanashi with the coveted Koshu wagyu Chateaubriand, a rare cut yielding just 600 – 800g per cow, renowned for its exceptional tenderness and exquisite marbling. Complement this delicacy with a selection of locally inspired dishes, including an original salad and creamy gelato.
Grill USHIOKU Remarks
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
Guests are requested to note that the restaurant may not be able to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.
The course menu content listed above is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Grill USHIOKU Business Days
Grill USHIOKU Address
522-2 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0304, Japan
Grill USHIOKU Access Info
Grill USHIOKU is a 10-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station.
Grill USHIOKU Phone Number
Grill USHIOKU Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 72 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
Get your thrills at Fuji-Q Highland or relax by the waters of the glorious Fuji Five Lakes region; immersed in nature, Yamanashi Prefecture is Japan’s top wine producer and the mountainous home to the northern half of Mount Fuji.
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