
Yakiniku is a versatile gourmet experience that can be enjoyed in various settings—whether it's lively with family and friends, in a chic atmosphere, or on a special day in a calm and relaxed space. Here, we introduce the popular ranking of yakiniku restaurants across the country, as chosen by Tabiiro readers.
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伝承焼肉TUWAMONO
Nagano
Nagano
伝承焼肉TUWAMONO
A yakiniku restaurant specializing in premium beef, including "Shinshu Premium Beef," "Kobe Beef," "Matsusaka Beef," and "Yonezawa Beef." Local vegetables enhance the menu, allowing diners to fully immerse themselves in the flavors of Shinshu. Enjoy the richness of wagyu beef in the restaurant's serene private rooms.
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旭川 成吉思汗 大黒屋
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
旭川 成吉思汗 大黒屋
This is one of the most popular restaurants in Asahikawa, the hot spot for Genghis Khan, and is known for its exquisite fresh lamb Genghis Khan. Raw lamb is chilled and not frozen, so it is tender and juicy. In the spacious restaurant with seating for about 100 people, you can enjoy the authentic taste of charcoal grilled food. "Hakodate Goryokaku branch" is also popular.
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北海道ジンギスカン MASAJINすすきの本店
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
北海道ジンギスカン MASAJINすすきの本店
A jingisukan and yakiniku restaurant in Sapporo, Hokkaido, known for long lines and strong support from both locals and visitors. Carefully selected, fresh lamb is served in thick, tender cuts, offering the meat's natural flavor and refined fat. A house-made sauce, developed through careful ingredient selection and slow aging, enhances the overall flavor. Staff provide guidance on grilling, ensuring the meat is cooked to an ideal level. The menu also includes a wide range of side dishes, with ramen served as a well-regarded finishing dish, the sauce diluted with broth.
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札幌ジンギスカン だるまおとし
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
札幌ジンギスカン だるまおとし
"Sapporo Genghis Khan Darumaotoshi" is located about a 6-minute walk from Susukino Station and Hosui Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway. The fresh raw lamb, which is purchased through the store's own unique route and cut on the spot after ordering, is tender and juicy. The recommended "Shoulder Loin" is a rare part that can only be harvested from a single lamb, and it has a good balance of lean meat and fat, and is easy to eat with little taste. The drinks have good cost performance, with not only soft drinks but also beer and other alcoholic beverages available for 110 yen. There are counter seats and table seats, which can be used for various occasions.
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宮崎牛焼肉炙り屋牛蔵
Miyazaki
Miyazaki
宮崎牛焼肉炙り屋牛蔵
Located in the downtown area of Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, this yakiniku restaurant specializes in "Miyazaki Beef" carefully selected by the owner with a solid eye for food. We are particular about the quality of our meat, purchasing cows that are difficult to find on the market, and only offering meat of A4 rank or higher. You can also enjoy Chateaubriand steak, which is said to be the highest grade of A5 rank fillet, in limited quantities. There is a wide variety of courses that are perfect for banquets, and it is also recommended for business dinners.
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和牛焼肉 徳
Kyoto
Kyoto
和牛焼肉 徳
"Wagyu Yakiniku Toku" is about a 5 - minute walk from Gion - Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, and serves high - quality grilled meat in a calm space overlooking the Kamogawa River, which has the atmosphere of Kyoto. We carefully select and purchase Shinshu Premium Beef, a branded beef that meets Nagano Prefecture's unique standards, as well as Kuroge Wagyu beef that is in the best condition that day from all over the country. The lunch menu, available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, offers "Nikumabushi" and "Yakinikuju," each piece of meat carefully grilled over charcoal. In addition to a la carte dishes, course meals are also available for dinner. We have private rooms to suit the number of people, so feel free to use them for a variety of occasions such as entertaining, dinner parties, and anniversaries.
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蔓牛焼肉 太田家 神戸元町店
Hyogo
Hyogo
蔓牛焼肉 太田家 神戸元町店
A Yakiniku restaurant directly managed by Ota - ya, which handles everything from production to sales on its own farm. You can enjoy the finest "Ota Beef" at a price that can only be found at a restaurant directly managed by a farm. It's about a 7 - minute walk from Sannomiya Station, and since it's a calm shop with private rooms, it can be used for a wide variety of occasions.
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信州ミートセンター
Nagano
Nagano
信州ミートセンター
This charcoal-grilled yakiniku restaurant is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from JR Nagano Station. The restaurant offers a lineup of over 100 varieties, all approved by the owner, who is an expert on premium Shinshu meat, including carefully raised locally produced "Kitashinshu Miyuki Wagyu Beef", "Shinshu Minemura Beef", and "Ringo Wagyu Shinshu Beef", as well as Nagano-produced "Miyuki Pork" and "Shinano Jidori Chicken". There's also a wide selection of Nagano-produced wines and sake to pair with the yakiniku, making it the perfect dinner spot for sightseeing in Nagano. The restaurant offers table seating as well as semi-private table seating with roller curtains, making it ideal for a date, anniversary, or other special occasion with someone special.
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焼肉 千屋牛
Okayama
Okayama
焼肉 千屋牛
Yakiniku Chiya Beef, a yakiniku restaurant directly managed by JA Okayama, serves freshly sourced A5 and A4-grade "Chiya Beef" from its own farms. The menu includes affordable options like yakiniku, steaks, and beef bowls. The rice is sourced from "Ashin Genryu Mai," ensuring a delicious and locally rooted dining experience.
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焼肉 麓の宮 なんば心斎橋筋店
Osaka
Osaka
焼肉 麓の宮 なんば心斎橋筋店
This yakiniku restaurant is approximately a 5-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Line.Located near Ebisu Bridge and lined with lanterns at the entrance, the restaurant's menu is designed with the owner's wish that customers enjoy a wide variety of Japanese black beef, including misuji and rib roast, served with a homemade light sauce.The yukaye (yukke), the "beef tongue platter" popular among women, and the "wagyu beef cutlet," which is rare among yakiniku restaurants, are also very popular.The drink menu includes draft beer, sake and shochu carefully selected by the owner.The restaurant is easily accessible from the station, so be sure to stop by for a "quick drink" on your way home from work or while sightseeing.
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北見焼肉 沢の
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
北見焼肉 沢の
This yakiniku restaurant is conveniently located approximately a 7-minute walk from JR Kitami Station. You can enjoy Kitami's traditional yakiniku style, where the meat is grilled over charcoal without any seasoning, then dipped in a non-heat-treated "raw sauce" made from vegetables and fruits. We also recommend serving it with the salt and pepper blended in the restaurant.
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個室焼肉ITADAKI東京町田
Tokyo
Tokyo
個室焼肉ITADAKI東京町田
This yakiniku restaurant is conveniently located just a two-minute walk from JR Machida Station. The owner personally visits the market to purchase A5-ranked Japanese Black Beef cows in their entirety, offering large, thick slices of Chateaubriand, the highest quality cut of beef, which is only available in small quantities per cow. Enjoy the high-quality yakiniku with a premium glass of wine that will satisfy even the most discerning wine lover, such as Kenzo Estate, a wine born in Napa Valley, California, the world's mecca for fine wines. Enjoy A5-ranked Japanese Black Beef and fine wine in a stylish private room while listening to quiet jazz music.
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JIZAI
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
JIZAI
Restaurant JIZAI is just a 2-minute walk from Odori Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway. A sister restaurant of "Wine and Yakiniku Maruyama JIN" in the Maruyama area of Sapporo, it carries forward the tradition of charcoal-grilled yakiniku while introducing a renewed style centered on à la carte dining, offering a wide variety of meat dishes. Reservations have shifted from a fully reservation-only system to seat-only reservations, allowing more casual visits. Course meals can also be freely assembled from the à la carte menu, creating a flexible dining experience alongside meat dishes presented with lively, engaging preparation.
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焼肉 どすこい
Saga
Saga
焼肉 どすこい
Located in the lively downtown area of Takeo City and approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Takeo Onsen Station, this yakiniku restaurant is run by an owner with a background in sumo wrestling. Premium cuts such as "Saga Beef," one of the region’s most celebrated brands, are prepared on a lava stone grill, where far-infrared heat cooks the meat thoroughly while keeping the exterior tender and the interior remarkably juicy. The lava stone also absorbs excess fat, creating a lighter, more refined finish while concentrating the meat’s natural richness. Each dish pairs beautifully with the restaurant’s original house-made sauce, crafted without additives.
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焼肉ニューひうち
Saitama
Saitama
焼肉ニューひうち
This sister restaurant offers a more casual way to enjoy the flavors of "Charcoal Grilled Meat Master Hiuchi." Guests can savor premium cuts such as fresh, never-frozen female Japanese Black Wagyu, rare Wagyu skirt steak, and Wagyu tongue, all grilled to perfection over authentic charcoal. The restaurant also takes pride in its high-quality offal, sourced from a long-established wholesaler that supplies some of Tokyo’s most renowned restaurants. With advanced smoke ventilation equipment, diners can fully enjoy their yakiniku experience in comfort.
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焼肉10
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
焼肉10
This yakiniku restaurant offers "high-quality meat at a reasonable price," carefully selected from the Shibaura market in Tokyo, and is conveniently located just a minute's walk from Shin-Shizuoka Station on the Shizuoka Railway. The menu changes daily, featuring a "Premium Set" with a variety of cuts, including rare options, as well as limited-time menus for new flavors. The cozy interior, with sunken kotatsu seating and semi-private table seating, creates a relaxing atmosphere with a blend of wood and brick warmth. Perfect for various occasions.
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焼肉 Go-En KYOTO 烏丸三条新町
Kyoto
Kyoto
焼肉 Go-En KYOTO 烏丸三条新町
Located approximately a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, this Japanese-modern restaurant is set in a renovated machiya townhouse. The interior includes counter and table seating, as well as private rooms and tatami areas overlooking a small courtyard garden, accommodating a range of occasions from intimate meals to group gatherings while featuring high-quality meats.
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和風れすとらん 牛の里
Iwate
Iwate
和風れすとらん 牛の里
A store specializing in "Maesawa Beef" located along the Maesawa Bypass in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. Maesawa Beef, which has won numerous awards at events such as the National Beef Beef Carcass Exhibition and the National Beef Cattle Carcass Exhibition, is truly a work of art. It is highly praised nationwide for its top quality meat, and is known for its flavor and bright marbling. You can enjoy Maesawa beef, which is carefully fattened in the naturally blessed Maesawa area, in steaks, shabu - shabu, and other dishes. The location is approximately 10 minutes by car to Chuson - ji Temple, a world heritage site in Hiraizumi Town, and approximately 30 minutes by car to Esashi Fujiwara no Sato, a tourist destination in Oshu City, so it is said to be visited by many locals as well as tourists.
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一頭買焼肉 玄 浅草本店
Tokyo
Tokyo
一頭買焼肉 玄 浅草本店
"Asakusa Yakiniku Gen - Specialty in Whole-Cow Cuts" a yakiniku restaurant that purchases whole cows, is located approximately a 2-minute walk from "Kinryuzan Senso-ji Temple." Matsusaka beef, a renowned brand of beef, is served at excellent value thanks to direct sourcing from the production area. The whole-cow purchase also allows access to rare cuts such as premium Japanese Black beef and "Nama-Tan" (raw beef tongue), offered in a casual yet refined style.
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焼肉 勝男
Kouchi
Kouchi
焼肉 勝男
Located about a 10-minute walk from JR Kochi Station, this yakiniku restaurant offers high-quality domestic Wagyu beef at a reasonable price. Carefully selected cuts, including Kuroge Wagyu from Kochi , short ribs, and loin, deliver a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Other recommended dishes include horse sashimi and offal from Haruno, as well as live Chotaro shellfish, delivered fresh from the market and known for its richer flavor compared to scallops. A wide variety of wines are also available to complement the meal. The restaurant features a clean and modern interior, ideal for gatherings with friends, while the tatami seating makes it a great choice for family dining.
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