Wagyu Restaurants in Japan(80)
SEAT RESERVATIONMeieki Teppanyaki Morimoto X Premium
Premium is in the name, so there’s no mistaking the commitment to quality at this wagyu specialist. Diners can expect sparks to fly as expert chefs win hearts and taste buds through displays of culinary mastery.
COURSE MENURistorante Porto Faro - Ginza Main Branch
Executive chef Sou Hoshiai dazzles guests with his dual mastery of the teppan grill and traditional Italian cuisine, the latter of which he honed while training at a series of trattorias across Italy.
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.
COURSE MENUGinza Yamashina Hanare
Tucked like a hidden club behind Ginza Yamashira, this upscale yakiniku restaurant purchases a whole 40-month-old Omi cattle from Shiga Prefecture for its decadent beef cuts.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Kita
This Kansai series of restaurants elevates the humble okonomiyaki — a Kansai street food staple — far above its origins, by serving it alongside high-class ingredients like top-quality kuroge wagyu black beef and live abalone.
COURSE MENUmahoroba Teppan Okinawa
Head to one of Okinawa’s spirited nightlife areas for a meal at Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa, a sophisticated teppanyaki restaurant offering the best of Ishigaki meat and wagyu.
COURSE MENUTeppanyaki Matsuo
Meal at this teppanyaki restaurant is saddled with considerable expectations, which only seem to build as the door swings open and diners encounter Okinawan meats cooked on iron plates or flame-seared over straws and charcoals.
COURSE MENUNikusho Geihinkan Nara
Yamato beef grown on its own ranch served up on the platter in Nikusho Geihinkan’s flagship course, where adventurous rare cuts, luxurious sirloin and offal become seemingly endless.
COURSE MENUNikusho Geihinkan Tawaramoto
Whole wagyu cattle become sets of sectioned in-house cuts of beef in this crowd-pleasing yakiniku joint in Tawaramoto, Nara.
COURSE MENUOsaka Kitchen Shibuya
Named after the chef’s hometown, this Shibuya teppanyaki hotspot brings the spirit of Japan’s foodie paradise to central Tokyo with a touch of Osaka-brand charm and good-valued teppanyaki.
COURSE MENULa Cuisine Enju
Teppanyaki by way of French — from the award-winning, France-trained chef comes a fine restaurant in Hikone that blends Gallic techniques with local flavors, serving piping-hot, ultra-luxe grills that just won’t quit.
COURSE MENUNikuya Manno Ohatsutenjin Urasando
This long-time meat wholesaler manages the entire farm-to-table process to ensure world-class kuroge wagyu of its special female cattle. Their latest effort, at the Ohatsutenjin Urasando branch, elevates this legacy even further.
COURSE MENUNikuoroshi Mannoya Bettei
By taking advantage of their unique connections as wagyu wholesalers, the Manno team aims to broaden the horizons of diners through its original beef brand.
COURSE MENUWagyu Niku Kappo Kakunoshin 82
Setting the bar high, this trailblazing niku-kappo restaurant by Japan’s famed “Meat Uncle” showcases award-winning Kanzaki Aged Beef across 82 cuts in a creative kappo format.
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 MENUTeppan Kaiseki Rindo
Driven by the love of Kumamoto foodstuffs, indulge the senses with a round of Wao beef and local Kumamoto seafood seared on a teppan grill in the high-class One Station Hotel Kumamoto.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
President Chibo serves up Kansai soul food with premium ingredients in the Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Osaka. Watch from intimate counter seats in front of the grill as you soak in the sounds and smells of upscale okonomiyaki and teppanyaki.
COURSE MENUMeat Kappo Ginza KEIJI
A meat "kappo," Ginza KEIJI reimagines traditional Japanese kappo cuisine, taking new strides with its ingenious use of wagyu to churn dishes that go far beyond the expected.
COURSE MENUNiku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
Italian, Spanish and Mexican-inspired tapas, charcoal-grilled beef steaks, and wine poured to the brim make this stylish meat bar in Ikebukuro an unbeatable find.
COURSE MENUNiku Bar RUMP CAP Kanda
Charcoal-grilled steaks, creative Italian and Spanish tapas and a large wine selection at this vibrant Kanda meat bar make dining with friends full of flavor and fun.
SEAT RESERVATIONRoyal Mouriya
A perfect place to try Kobe’s famous beef, cooked in front of guests on a teppanyaki grill and served with delicious seared vegetables.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakushu Teppanyaki
Follow the droves of local fans to one of the best teppanyaki grill houses in Tokyo, run by an expert husband and wife team.
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 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 RESERVATIONKuishinbo Yamanaka
Discover the flavor of beef perfectly prepared from pasture to plate.
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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.