
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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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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RICE
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
RICE
"RICE," located about a 3-minute drive from JR Shin-Asahikawa Station, is a yakiniku restaurant operated by a rice merchant, where "rice takes center stage." The restaurant focuses on rice that complements grilled meat, serving only "clay pot rice," cooked to order. Pair freshly cooked "Clay pot rice," with its glossy grains and natural sweetness, with "Asahi Takasago Beef," a branded beef raised at "Hikari Farm" in Asahikawa, Hokkaido.
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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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Hokkaido
Asahikawa Genghis Khan Daikokuya
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Nagano
Traditional Yakiniku TUWAMONO
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Hokkaido
Hokkaido Jingisukan MASAJIN Susukino Main Store
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Osaka
Yakiniku House SEX MACHINE
5
Hyogo
Tsuruushi Yakiniku Otaya Kobe Motomachi
6
Nagano
Shinshu Meat Center
7
Okayama
Yakiniku Chiya Beef
8
Saga
Yakiniku Horumon Dai
9
Hokkaido
RICE
10
Kagawa
Tonkatsu Gyoten / Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten
11
Kagoshima
Yakiniku ~MASA~
12
Shiga
Jun Omi Beef Yakiniku Akane
13
Okinawa
Wagyu Yakiniku Gyu Samurai
14
Iwate
Japanese style restaurant Ushi no Sato
15
Ishikawa
Charcoal-grilled Yakiniku Misamo
16
Hokkaido
JIZAI
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Tokyo
Private Yakiniku Room ITADAKI Tokyo Machida
18
Yamagata
Restaurant Kongokaku
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Nagano
Shinshu Sodachi - Wagyu Beef Yakiniku -
20
Saitama
Yakiniku New Hiuchi