Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto
Drama in the look and on the grill — Nishiazabu’s Nikusui Yamamoto is one-upping the yakiniku lore by strictly serving kuroge wagyu in a scene molded in luxury.
Restaurant Details
Facing Gaien Nishi-dori Street, Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto might be the best-dressed yakiniku spot in town: iron cage door opens to reveal a narrow, theatrically lit hallway that unfurls a red carpet, leading to an even more enigmatic space. Cloaked in a low-lit ambiance, chandeliers illuminate black leather bench seats, welcoming a well-heeled clientele ready to dive into one thing: yakiniku.
Owner Yamamoto Takashi, hailing from a family of yakiniku shop owners, is taking the legacy of Japanese barbecue to the next level with a mature outlook and luxurious approach to the word “grilled meat.” Having earned a reputation at Osaka’s Shokudoen and Nikusho Nakata, Yamamoto is rendering his solo yakiniku concept with just the right mix of fidelity and flair.
As a yakiniku house, the main event naturally goes to its selection of premium meat grilled personally by the staff. Yamamoto exclusively uses at least 30-month-old female Japanese Black cattle (kuroge wagyu), selecting only the finest cuts based on the feel of the meat in his hands. Wagyu cuts from sirloin to fillet and chateaubriand line the multicourse degustation following sister dishes like sukiyaki. The menu often includes a selection of salt- and tare-marinated meats, with grilling done tableside in true yakiniku lore.
The entry point for Yamamoto’s yakiniku is through its salt: the restaurant offers seven types of curated salts from its collection of over 40 flavors. Even for those who prefer tareyaki (sauce-marinated beef), Yamamoto encourages tasting the meat first with a sprinkle of salt to appreciate its marbling and tenderness.
It’s all about the art of grilling meat — deliciously and done right.
Nikusui Yamamoto’s standard course features three types of shioyaki (salt-marinated beef), tareyaki and a taste of their signature kuroge wagyu sirloin. The 6-course menu includes an appetizer, a rice dish and dessert. ※ A premium drink package, including a selection of wines, champagne, and sake, is available for an additional fee of ¥6,600 per course.
Nikusui Yamamoto’s standard course features three types of shioyaki (salt-marinated beef), tareyaki and a taste of their signature kuroge wagyu sirloin. The 6-course menu includes an appetizer, a rice dish and dessert. ※ A premium drink package, including a selection of wines, champagne, and sake, is available for an additional fee of ¥6,600 per course.
Enjoy Nikusui Yamamoto's personally recommended 8-course dinner, featuring signature sirloin sukiyaki and aged kuroge wagyu sirloin and fillet. The menu includes appetizers, a rice dish and dessert. ※ A premium drink package, including a selection of wines, champagne, and sake, is available for an additional fee of ¥6,600 per course.
Enjoy Nikusui Yamamoto's personally recommended 8-course dinner, featuring signature sirloin sukiyaki and aged kuroge wagyu sirloin and fillet. The menu includes appetizers, a rice dish and dessert. ※ A premium drink package, including a selection of wines, champagne, and sake, is available for an additional fee of ¥6,600 per course.
To celebrate life’s special moments, from anniversaries to birthdays, Nikusui Yamamoto invites you and your loved ones to indulge in a premium dinner of its finest. Savor the rich depth of aged kuroge wagyu sirloin, the tender chateaubriand and a selection of dishes from sukiyaki to expertly grilled yakiniku. ※ A premium drink package, including a selection of wines, champagne, and sake, is available for an additional fee of ¥6,600 per course.
To celebrate life’s special moments, from anniversaries to birthdays, Nikusui Yamamoto invites you and your loved ones to indulge in a premium dinner of its finest. Savor the rich depth of aged kuroge wagyu sirloin, the tender chateaubriand and a selection of dishes from sukiyaki to expertly grilled yakiniku. ※ A premium drink package, including a selection of wines, champagne, and sake, is available for an additional fee of ¥6,600 per course.
Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto 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.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below 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.
A premium drink package, including a selection of wines, champagne, and sake, is available for an additional fee of ¥6,600 per course.
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Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto Address
NK Aoyama Homes 1F, 2-2-2 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto Access Info
Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto is an 8-minute walk from Nogizakaka Station (Exit 5), a 10-minute walk from Omotesando Station (Exit A5) or a 11-minute walk from Gaienmae Station.
Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto Phone Number
Nishiazabu Nikusui Yamamoto Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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