Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten)
A5-grade Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef is measured down to the millimeter here at this Nagoya yakiniku restaurant for optimal mouthfeel and texture.
Restaurant Details
At Yakiniku Gyu-Bei, meat is no laughing matter.
The Nagoya wagyu beef specialist takes its meat very seriously. There is beef, and then there is wagyu beef — domestic finely-marbled beef that has come to be the gold standard in Japan. Wagyu beef itself is graded on the level of marbling, brightness and texture of the meat, ranging from A1 to A5, with A5-grade wagyu being the highest. It is A5-grade wagyu that is used exclusively in Yakiniku Gyu-Bei.
But even within A5-grade wagyu, the quality can still vary depending on the season and the type of cut, which affects the fat and fiber content of each part. To ensure the greatest level of marbling for optimum mouthfeel, Gyu-Bei’s owner even takes note of the degree at which the meat is sliced, and even measures the thickness of each cut down to the millimeter. His longstanding ties with his network of butchers ensures that he gets only the most prime cuts from each.
Even the sauce, which Gyu-Bei says is the “lifeblood of every yakiniku restaurant”, does not escape scrutiny. Both of the restaurant’s sauce recipes are closely-guarded secrets that have been passed down over multiple generations, whether it’s the all-purpose yakiniku sauce, or the salt-based sauce that is specially mixed with green onions and sesame oil for an entirely different experience. Guests are encouraged to try them both out in equal measure to decide which is their favorite. (Most remain undecided by the end of the meal — it’s difficult to take a side.)
Situated in the middle of Nagoya’s bustling entertainment and shopping district Sakae, Yakiniku Gyu-Bei sees no small flow of visitors: both curious first-timers looking to try some of the best wagyu in Nagoya, as well as from seasoned veterans who know that the quality is simply unmatched anywhere else in the city.
Named for cherry blossoms blooming at night, the 12-item Yozakura Course comes with a 120-minute all-you-can-drink plan, as well as some of the finest beef available at Yakiniku Gyu-Bei. Starting with a “welcome meat cake”, meat lovers are guaranteed satisfaction from start to finish, with tongue, loin, ribs and steak on offer.
Named for cherry blossoms blooming at night, the 12-item Yozakura Course comes with a 120-minute all-you-can-drink plan, as well as some of the finest beef available at Yakiniku Gyu-Bei. Starting with a “welcome meat cake”, meat lovers are guaranteed satisfaction from start to finish, with tongue, loin, ribs and steak on offer.
Named for crimson plum blossoms, the 11-item Koubai Course comes with a 120-minute all-you-can-drink plan, as well as a huge variety of different meats. Starting with a “welcome meat cake”, meat lovers are guaranteed satisfaction, with beef, chicken and pork all part of the menu.
Named for crimson plum blossoms, the 11-item Koubai Course comes with a 120-minute all-you-can-drink plan, as well as a huge variety of different meats. Starting with a “welcome meat cake”, meat lovers are guaranteed satisfaction, with beef, chicken and pork all part of the menu.
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten) Remarks
Diners are required to be at least 12 years of age.
The course is slated to take about 2.5 hours.
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.
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten) Business Days
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten) Address
Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 3-chōme−12−２２ ヘラルド３丁目ビル2F
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten) Access Info
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei Sakae Honten is located an 8-minute walk from Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Line.
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten) Phone Number
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten) Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 3 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
Home to the economic powerhouse and port city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture backs onto mountainous landscapes that overlook the two peninsulas surrounding Mikawa Bay and famously fuels its hard-working people with miso, complimentary breakfasts, and more miso.
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