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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.
Updated every Monday: Calculated based on number of views over 30 days
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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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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.
4
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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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.
7
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.
8
焼肉ホルモン 大
Saga
Saga
焼肉ホルモン 大
"Yakiniku Horumon Dai" in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, has a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to stop by. Along with meat selected from a butcher shop, the menu includes a wide range of side dishes that pair well with yakiniku, suiting everything from a full meal to an evening of drinks with grilled meat. Courses with two hours of all-you-can-drink service are also available for meals with friends, after-work drinks, and group gatherings. Open until late at night, the restaurant is also convenient for late dinners and second-round drinks. Horigotatsu sunken-floor seating provides a comfortable setting for families and couples to gather around the grill.
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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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とんかつ 行天／炭火焼肉 行天
Kagawa
Kagawa
とんかつ 行天／炭火焼肉 行天
"Tonkatsu Gyoten / Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten" is about an 11-minute walk from JR Kanonji Station. The first floor is home to the long-established butcher shop "Gyoten Shokuhin," while the second floor houses "Tonkatsu Gyoten," open for lunch from Tuesday through Sunday, and "Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten," open for dinner from Friday through Sunday. In addition to meat, the first floor sells handmade prepared foods such as "Olive Beef Croquette" and "Pork Loin Cutlet." One of the highlights is the chance to enjoy the butcher shop's expertly selected meats right upstairs. At "Tonkatsu Gyoten," diners can savor Kagawa Prefecture's prized "Olive Pork," known for its fine texture and the rich flavor of its sweet, melt-in-your-mouth fat. Meanwhile, "Sumibi Yakiniku Gyoten" serves high-quality meats, including a variety of cuts of "Olive Beef." From sourcing and processing the meat to cooking and serving it, the expertise and attention to detail of meat professionals are evident at every stage.
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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.
12
純近江牛焼肉 茜
Shiga
Shiga
純近江牛焼肉 茜
"Omi Beef" is known for its fine texture, sweet fat, and melt-in-the-mouth flavor. The owner has worked with "Omi Beef" since his student days at a yakiniku restaurant and is well versed in a wide range of cuts. He personally visits wholesale markets to select the meat, including rare cuts. The name "Akane" reflects his wish to create a restaurant that feels familiar and approachable, like a person's name. A wide selection of course meals showcases the appeal of "Omi Beef," with each diner receiving an individual plate of meat.
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和牛焼肉 牛武士
Okinawa
Okinawa
和牛焼肉 牛武士
Located on the sixth floor of Central Tower within Okinawa's "Mihama Town Resort American Village," "Wagyu Yakiniku Gyu Samurai" pairs views of the surrounding townscape and seaside with high-quality Japanese wagyu beef, drawing both locals and tourists. Fresh Japanese wagyu is cut and prepared according to each part of the animal to bring out its individual qualities. In addition to course menus, a wide selection of à la carte dishes and sides makes it easy to choose according to budget and occasion. The chef selects the beef for its savory flavor and sweetness, and it has earned a strong following among diners.
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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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炭火焼肉みさも
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
炭火焼肉みさも
Located in Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, this emerging yakiniku restaurant is licensed to handle raw meat and places thorough emphasis on freshness and quality. The menu includes items such as "Premium Fresh Tongue," served without being frozen from sourcing to presentation, and richly flavored wagyu yukhoe. High-quality wagyu can also be enjoyed at approachable prices through Binchotan charcoal grilling, which brings out the meat's natural flavor. To finish the meal, the original "Kanazawa Chilled Noodles," inspired by techniques from an affiliated ramen restaurant, are recommended, combining the mellow character of kombu-infused water with the refreshing taste of green onion salt broth. The restaurant accommodates a variety of occasions, from casual dining to banquets and romantic dates.
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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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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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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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