Wagyu Restaurants in Japan(62)
COURSE MENUWagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi
An encyclopedic journey into dry-aged wagyu and Kobe beef, guided by an Iwate native so devoted to meat that he’s known as the “Niku Ojisan” — the Meat Uncle.
COURSE MENUKobe Steak Teppanyaki Setsugekka Hanare
A carefully curated selection of high-quality items offers diners a Michelin-worthy experience in this luxurious teppanyaki venue, featuring Kobe beef steak, seafood and sommelier-approved wines.
COURSE MENUKobe Steak and Cafe Noble Urus Sannomiya
This teppanyaki restaurant in the APA Hotel Kobe-Sannomiya Ekimae provides a comprehensive overview of Japan’s best wagyu varieties with A5-grade Kobe beef at the forefront of its tasting comparison courses.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Aoyama Gaien
A chic yakiniku spot in Aoyama, Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien specializes in serving premium Japanese Black wagyu with no frills — just expertly prepared meat that truly "satisfies the soul."
COURSE MENUAoyama Gyusai
With house-made sauces, counter-grilled wagyu and a love for Ibaraki-grown Hitachi beef, Aoyama Gyusai expands the definition of high-caliber teppanyaki dining in Aoyama.
COURSE MENURyuduki Teppan
By Kinshicho Station, sip wine and indulge in melt-in-your-mouth regional wagyu teppanyaki in this evening-only restaurant whose decor mirrors the tale that inspires its name: the mythical dragon.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Bou-ya Nihonbashi
In Tokyo’s bustling commercial precinct, this renowned yakiniku spot allows you to select from a variety of wagyu cuts and pair them with three different original sauces and wasabi rock salt.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Kanteipo
An award-winning yakiniku joint in the birthplace of Kobe beef, known for its signature light yakiniku sauce, plus 35 secret varieties for an utterly delicious meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONHanagatami (Ritz-Carlton Osaka)
This restaurant may be the most famous for its Michelin-starred tempura, but a dizzying array of other counters like tempura, teppanyaki, sushi and even traditional irori-yaki charcoal grilling make this a comprehensive Japanese culinary experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzekura (JW Marriott Hotel Nara)
Teppanyaki, sushi, and traditional kaiseki menus satisfy a variety of guests at this excellent hotel eatery. The JW Marriott Hotel Nara proudly offers guests a unique dining experience in the heart of one of Japan’s most historic cities.
SEAT RESERVATIONMisono Kobe Main Store
Experience the art of teppanyaki where it originated – at Misono, the legendary Kobe restaurant that pioneered it.
SEAT RESERVATIONNinja Yakiniku Asakusa
Proudly halal-certified wagyu from Mie Prefecture overlooking the lively backdrop of Asakusa, Ninja Yakiniku Asakusa is ready to be on the neighborhood’s hall of fame.
SEAT RESERVATIONNikuya Setsugekka NAGOYA
Attend a masterclass in beef from (probably) the best butcher in Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONTor Road Steak Aoyama
A long-running Kobe beef steakhouse, where you can sample A5 grade marbled wagyu meat — and for a crazy good price!
SEAT RESERVATIONNikko Guruman's Wagyu
A perfect place in Nikko to try fantastic black wagyu beef from some of the country’s top beef brands.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyobashi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONKusunoki (Toyama)
An intimate and innovative restaurant with a la carte and omakase courses, Kusunoki serves golden crab, Tajima wagyu beef, and other specialties in a quaint residential area of Toyama City.
SEAT RESERVATIONSetsugekka Tanaka Satoru
Named after its founder, a wagyu beef connoisseur responsible for opening over 20 wagyu restaurants across the country, this Nagoya restaurant offers only the finest wagyu beef to guests: Kobe beef exclusively from Hyogo Prefecture.
COURSE MENUWITH THE STYLE Steakhouse Medium Rare
This premier teppanyaki destination within one of Hakata’s classiest hotels strikes a chord with its locally charged grilled fares and a dreamy setting that’s unmistakably Fukuoka-meets-West-Coast.
SEAT RESERVATIONTsukiji Satou
The award-winning restaurant in Tsukiji is a cross between a teppanyaki joint and a steakhouse, setting a gold standard in fine dining with its original brand of wagyu beef.
SEAT RESERVATIONWagyu Hiyama
A sister establishment to the titan Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama, the ultra-exclusive, posh Wagyu Hiyama only allows six guests a day to savor their ultra-exclusive wagyu.
COURSE MENUHokkaido Chimney Ginza
Far-flung ingredients from Hokkaido and beautifully conceived food come together at Hokkaido Chimney Ginza, a high-luxe powerhouse that feels as cozy as it is cosmopolitan.
SEAT RESERVATIONNikunotakumi Miyoshi
Indulge in a meat lover’s feast of quality and creativity.
SEAT RESERVATIONKuishinbo Yamanaka
Discover the flavor of beef perfectly prepared from pasture to plate.
SEAT RESERVATIONNikukappojou
A meat lover’s dream, Nikukappojou serves classic Japanese dishes with a beefy twist.
SEAT RESERVATIONVesta
Bask in luxury at the diamond-standard of Tokyo’s steakhouses.
SEAT RESERVATIONGINZA KOKORO
Top quality beef, top quality wine, and top quality decor: the perfect Ginza steakhouse combination.
SEAT RESERVATIONKawamura
A delicious steak dinner prepared single-handedly by a multi-talented chef.
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There are few words which inspire greater joy among steak lovers than Japanese wagyu, the varieties of beef raised and bred in Japan which are among the best in the world. The pricey and prestigious Kobe beef alone would be enough to put Japan on the map, but did you know there are dozens more regional varieties to discover? Take for example, the incredibly pricey Matsusaka beef, or Olive wagyu — the world’s rarest beef.
Each has its own charms, but all share the fantastic pink marbled texture which Japanese wagyu beef is famous for. Our range of Japanese wagyu restaurants offer the chance to beat the language barrier and secure a reservation at some of the best beef restaurants in the country. Whether you want a nice, thick-cut steak, or a pot of traditional sukiyaki hotpot, you’ll find the Japanese wagyu restaurant for you.
And you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to enjoy them. Wagyu beef comes in a variety of different grades to suit any budget. Among our range, there are some fantastically affordable wagyu restaurants in Japan too! So reserve your spot and prepare for some of the most mouthwatering meat of your life.