
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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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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焼肉 真 ~MASA~
Kagoshima
Kagoshima
焼肉 真 ~MASA~
Located in Kagoshima City’s bustling Tenmonkan district, this yakiniku restaurant offers carefully selected A5-grade "Kagoshima Black Wagyu," chosen by chefs with wholesale experience. Meals are prepared over charcoal, with both à la carte and set course options available.
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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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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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焼肉ハウス SEX MACHINE
Osaka
Osaka
焼肉ハウス SEX MACHINE
A yakiniku restaurant located a 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro's Namba Station has been serving customers since 1988. Known for its lively ambiance and soulful tunes, the restaurant offers hearty grilled meats in a setting inspired by James Brown's iconic music. The stylish interior features both counter and table seating, accommodating solo diners, couples, friends, and business gatherings. The friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and international appeal make it a favorite for both local and overseas visitors. The vibrant environment ensures even first-time guests feel comfortable.
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レストラン金剛閣
Yamagata
Yamagata
レストラン金剛閣
Located approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Yonezawa Station, "Restaurant Kongokaku" is directly managed by a long-established butcher shop founded in 1923, and offers yakiniku, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and steak on each floor. You can enjoy "Yonezawa beef" in all its delicious flavors.
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和牛焼肉 信州そだち
Nagano
Nagano
和牛焼肉 信州そだち
"Shinshu Sodachi - Wagyu Beef Yakiniku -" is conveniently located approximately a 2-minute walk from JR Nagano Station. Produced by "JA Zennoh", this yakiniku restaurant specializes in domestic ingredients, and serves plenty of soft "Shinshu Wagyu beef", Nagano-grown Koshihikari rice, and domestic vegetables. The sophisticated restaurant has tatami seating, sofa seats, and sunken kotatsu-style private rooms, making it easy to enjoy with large groups and perfect for parties. "Shinshu Wagyu beef" is purchased whole, allowing for a variety of cuts such as ribs and loin. Savor fresh domestic ingredients with yakiniku that has become a memorable highlight for both locals and tourists alike.
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焼肉 大同江
Aomori
Aomori
焼肉 大同江
"Daidoukou, Yakiniku" located along Japan's longest national highway, Route 4, is a renowned yakiniku restaurant frequented by many celebrities. The restaurant specializes in Kuroge Wagyu beef, and offers a variety of Aomori brand beef, including "Aomori Kuraishi Beef" and the rare "Imabetsu Beef," also known as the legendary Kuroge Wagyu beef. The restaurant also uses "Takko garlic" from Takko Town, known as one of Japan's leading garlic-producing areas. From soup and pickles to fresh vegetables, the menu is filled with the authentic flavors of Aomori. This long-loved restaurant, cherished by locals and visitors alike across generations, offers an exceptional yakiniku experience featuring premium Kuroge Wagyu beef.
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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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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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牛銀本店
Mie
Mie
牛銀本店
Gyugin Flagship Store is located about a 13 - minute walk from Matsusaka Station on the JR and Kinki Nippon Railway lines, blending in with the old townscape. At a time when eating meat was not customary, the founder trained in Tokyo to gain knowledge about beef. Later, he popularized "Matsuzaka Beef" with the hope that "the common people could easily eat meat." We carry rare meat that has been carefully raised for over 900 days in the Matsusaka beef production area and is considered a "special product." After the meat is butchered, it is left to age for about a week to ensure it is even more delicious. Enjoy the deliciousness of authentic Matsusaka beef along with top - notch service in a tastefully appointed tatami room.
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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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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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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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炭火焼肉 炭火亭箕面店
Osaka
Osaka
炭火焼肉 炭火亭箕面店
A yakiniku restaurant recommended for families in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture.The restaurant does not stick to the place of origin, but only purchases the best domestic meat at the time.Miso and soy sauce sauces are available, and the owner recommends "on the rice" with miso sauce.The restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious red meat and fresh hormone, including the popular tongue, as well as squid and other seafood.The restaurant also offers an extensive drink menu including beer, shochu, sake, and fruit wines, as well as an all-you-can-drink banquet menu, making it ideal for the year-end and the New Year's parties and other types of banquets.When you visit Minoh Falls, a scenic spot in Minoh City, be sure to stop by.
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Butchers Factory
Aichi
Aichi
Butchers Factory
Located approximately a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Railroad Tokoname Station, this steakhouse is easily recognizable by its large parasol, red container, and the bold white letters spelling "STEAKS AND CHOPS" on a black wall. It offers satisfying course meals centered around meat dishes, ideal for a girls' night out or a casual gathering with friends. The extensive menu also includes a wide variety of a la carte options and drinks.The highlights here are the juicy meat dishes, grilled to perfection, and a curated selection of craft beers from across Japan. For those new to craft beer, "3-Glass Tasting Set" offers an easy and fun way to explore different flavors and find your favorite.
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WAGYUSHICHIRAN
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
WAGYUSHICHIRAN
Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Fukuyama Station, this stylish yakiniku restaurant specializes in A5-ranked Wagyu beef, carefully selected through the restaurant’s own exclusive sourcing channels. Guests can enjoy exceptionally fresh dishes at reasonable prices, including "Wagyu Aburi Bijin (beauty) Yukhoe”, Seared Yukhoe, and "Wagyu Shinsen Btutsugiri Aburi Liver (Fresh Wagyu Liver Chunks)", lightly grilled for maximum flavor. For special occasions or surprise celebrations, the restaurant offers festive presentations with dry ice effects and sparklers. The interior features a modern design with textured wall panels resembling carved rock surfaces, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. Seating options include counter seats, private rooms, and intimate couple’s seats, making it ideal for everything from casual dining to banquets for both small and large groups.
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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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炭火焼肉 肉の匠 ひうち
Saitama
Saitama
炭火焼肉 肉の匠 ひうち
This charcoal-grilled yakiniku restaurant in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, specializes in Kuroge Wagyu beef, known for its tender, soft-fattened female cattle. Enjoy delicious lean meats, including the "Hiuchi" variety that gave the restaurant its name, cooked over charcoal. Fresh, unfrozen meat is perfectly cut for each order, allowing the chef to bring out the meat's natural flavor. The interior is modern and warm, with illustrations of Kuroge Wagyu beef adding a playful touch. The table seats offer a view of the kitchen in action.
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