Yakiniku Restaurants in Japan(136)
COURSE MENUYakiniku Hatagaya
Drink, chat, and savor premium yakiniku at this bistro-esque venue close to Shibuya. From craft beer to crafted dining experiences, Yakiniku Hatagaya delivers.
COURSE MENUocean good table Ishigaki
Discover a lesser-known side of Okinawan cuisine at this Ishigaki restaurant, offering barbecued delicacies like highly-marbled Ishigaki wagyu beef and Agu pork — the latter so rare that it is colloquially called the “phantom pig”.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten)
Perhaps no other restaurant takes its wagyu beef as seriously as Yakiniku Gyu-Bei, which measures not just the thickness of every cut of its A5-grade Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef down to the millimeter, but even the angle at which it is sliced.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Ebisu
Niku-Azabu Ebisu draws in a hungry crowd of locals thanks to its winning combination: affordable kuroge wagyu, a quasi-pub ambiance and an impressive array of beers on taps.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Ginjiro Marunouchi
Low-key digs and high-end yakiniku — wagyu takes the spotlight at this under-the-railroad gem in the swanky Marunouchi district.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Futako-Tamagawa
A go-to spot for local meat enthusiasts, Niku-Azabu debuts in Futako-Tamagawa with its hallmark offering: top-notch A5 wagyu cuts sizzling on table-top grills and delicious yakiniku at the best price.
COURSE MENUUesugi Ginza Honten
This specialist in Yonezawa beef — a wagyu said to rank among Japan’s three “great beefs” — offers wonderful views of nighttime Ginza, alongside some of the finest cuts of wagyu in Tokyo.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Harami Hozenji
Located next to Hozenji Temple, this yakiniku restaurant in Osaka’s popular Namba shopping district serves extremely rare varieties of “phantom wagyu”, prepared with luxurious ingredients like caviar and truffle dressing.
COURSE MENUZassoya
Based on principles of medicinal yakuzen cuisine, the fare at this Minami-Aoyama yakiniku restaurant nourishes the body and satisfies the taste buds with wagyu beef and medicinal Sangenton pork.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Horumon Tasuki Akasaka
Branch off the polished streets of Akasaka and step into Yakiniku Horumon Tasuki Akasaka for a delightful detour, where it offers an enticing journey into the world of yakiniku – the Japanese art of grilling.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Bar Tamura
Overlooking the iconic red brick of the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, quality is king at this premium wagyu yakiniku establishment in Sapporo, evidenced by the fresh cuts of meat.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Wolf Ikebukuro
Japanese media outlets and eager diners flock to this Ikebukuro yakiniku hotspot to discover the buzz surrounding one thing: its otoshi-dare sauce.
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 Tomio
Always fresh-cut to order, taste Nikusho Geihinkan’s yakiniku made with local Yamato beef from their cattle ranch. The cozy lodge atmosphere is the perfect spot to grill diverse expertly hand-cut meats.
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 MENUNikusho Geihinkan Tenri
Style meets comfort at this popular yakiniku restaurant nestled Tenri, Nara, where every dining table has a private room for A5-grade beef fares without interruption.
COURSE MENUGinza Himuka
So rare that only 30 heads of cattle are sold in a month, the Ozaki wagyu beef from Miyazaki Prefecture is served here at this Ginza restaurant, alongside beautiful nighttime views and fine Japanese domestic whiskies.
COURSE MENUDaishogun Plena Makuhari
Bearing the philosophy “from Chiba, for Chiba,” the Daishogun brand carries with it a half century of history. Now with locations around Japan, fans new and old can enjoy Daishogun’s signature yakiniku dishes.
COURSE MENUTendan Gion Honten
One of the last bastions of Kyoto-style yakiniku, Tendan’s original Gion outlet near Gion-shijo Station has been serving perfectly grilled cuts of meat in Kyoto’s characteristic dashi-like sauce for almost 60 years.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoroniku Tokyo Azabudai Hills
After finding success in Minami Aoyama, the legendary Yoroniku has found its next residence in the upscale Azabudai, bringing along the brand’s reputation-defining silk loin, truffle-crowned sukiyaki and caviar sushi rolls.
SEAT RESERVATIONHalal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga Asakusa
Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga expands to Asakusa, offering halal-certified Japanese black wagyu with a thoughtful approach to butchering and grilling.
COURSE MENUHorumonyaki Koei Shokuan-dori
Just down the road from the main branch, this horumonyaki restaurant is said to draw first-time visitors through the smell of grilling offal alone, and make them repeat customers through its affordable — and delicious — menu.
SEAT RESERVATIONKinryusan
At this yakiniku restaurant, classic social dining features the best beef brands in Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkasaka Raimon
Akasaka Raimon cooks up stews to warm the heart and excite the palate, made with delicious premium beef.
SEAT RESERVATIONSutaminaen
Rub elbows with the stars while queuing for one of the best grilled beef restaurants in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONEbisu Yoroniku
The Ebisu sister restaurant of the original yakiniku legend might have actually surpassed the original in popularity thanks to its beautiful nighttime view, flawless service, and of course mouth-watering wagyu beef.
SEAT RESERVATIONTamura
Take yakiniku grilled beef to new heights with premium beef and well-crafted sauces.
SEAT RESERVATIONYuji
The vibrant yakiniku dining at this Shibuya store will make you feel like a local.
Recent Reviews from Guests
Yakiniku grilling is about as Japanese a meal as you can get, but it actually has its roots in Korea. Nonetheless, it fits in perfectly with the typical Japanese dining style: fun, social, and packed full of delicious umami goodness. At a Japanese yakiniku restaurant, you’ll be served plates of various cuts of meat, which you then grill right at your table.
The cuisine can be as fancy or casual as you want, and byFood’s range of delicious yakiniku restaurants runs across the whole range! If you want to gorge yourself on an all-you-can-eat deal, working through all the items on the menu, there’s a yakiniku restaurant for you. Of if you’d prefer a more refined affair, where premium cuts of A5 wagyu beef are cooked up fro you by a personal chef, there’s an option for you too.
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