
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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炭火焼肉 心斎
Osaka
Osaka
炭火焼肉 心斎
This yakiniku restaurant is approximately a 2-minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station.Despite its convenient location near the Nishi-Shinsaibashi district (commonly known as Amerika-mura) in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, the restaurant is directly managed by a meat wholesaler and is popular for its high quality grilled meat at a good cost performance.All of the sauces, soups, kimchi, etc. are homemade.The restaurant uses Japanese binchotan charcoal and grills meat over a traditional shichirin (a charcoal griddle) to bring out the best flavor of the meat.The restaurant's interior is partitioned off with a bamboo screen, allowing diners to dine in a private, semi-private room, making it ideal for date nights or banquets where you want to enjoy grilled meat.
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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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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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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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炭火焼肉 一獲
Osaka
Osaka
炭火焼肉 一獲
An authentic charcoal-grilled yakiniku restaurant approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Fukushima Station.The owner, who trained at a famous restaurant in Osaka, serves A4 and A5 grade Wagyu beef with a professional eye for freshness and quality, without sticking to brand-name beef under the motto of "delicious.The beef is grilled over charcoal to lock in the flavor, allowing diners to enjoy the aroma and juicy taste of the beef, and also to remove excess fat.The restaurant's specialties are the "KOMBU KAMI HALAMI" and "GOKUMI" GENSHI KARUBI (salted), which are grilled in large chunks, and the HORUMON (hormone), which is pre-processed to enhance the texture and flavor of the ingredients, is also excellent.The restaurant's chic and sophisticated atmosphere is recommended for date nights and family dinners.
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肉処だん炉
Kyoto
Kyoto
肉処だん炉
Located in Pontocho, one of Kyoto's most famous entertainment districts, this restaurant opened in August 2021. You can enjoy A4 to A5 grade beef yakiniku sourced from all over the country. Known for its high-quality meat at an affordable price, it has many repeat customers. In addition to yakiniku, sukiyaki and shabu-shabu are available by reservation. The restaurant, designed in the style of a Kyoto machiya townhouse, blends seamlessly into the townscape, with a curtain adorned with wagyu beef serving as a landmark. Featuring a Japanese-modern interior with a stylish atmosphere, it is ideal for concluding your Kyoto sightseeing trip and dates and anniversaries. Indulge in high-quality brand beef in a casual setting that highlights the full flavor of the ingredients.
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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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焼肉はうす たられば
Osaka
Osaka
焼肉はうす たられば
Opened in September 2024 in Nishinakajima, a fierce battleground for yakiniku in Osaka, this yakiniku restaurant offers casual enjoyment of charcoal-grilled "shichirin yakiniku" (grilled meat over a charcoal grill).By purchasing a whole cow of female Kagoshima black wagyu beef from a producer, the restaurant offers high-quality A5-ranked meat at a reasonable price.The "10 rare cuts of beef" is especially popular.The Kagoshima-style miso sauce has a refreshing taste that goes well with red meat, and the sweet sauce with a hint of garlic gives the meat a thick texture.The casual atmosphere makes it a good place for a girls' night out.
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YAKINIKUEN 忍鬨 日本橋店
Osaka
Osaka
YAKINIKUEN 忍鬨 日本橋店
The second location of the popular yakiniku restaurant "YAKINIKUEN Ningu" opened in July 2019 in Osaka’s Nipponbashi area. A signature item, "Thick Cut Green Onion Wrapped Tongue," was created by the owner over years of training, based on the belief that thick-cut meat and green onions pair well. Its striking cross-section has drawn attention on social media, including Instagram. The menu focuses on "satisfying portions at accessible prices", creating a lively setting suited to group gatherings, social occasions, and dates.
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ホルモン大和 九条店
Osaka
Osaka
ホルモン大和 九条店
"Hormone Yamato Kujo" is located in the bustling town of Kujo, Nishi-ku, Osaka City. The restaurant offers high quality hormone (horumon) grilled over charcoal at reasonable prices. Once fresh hormone is purchased, it is quickly and carefully prepped to remove the tastiness and keep it in a delicious state. The hormone is served with homemade sauce after the customer's order is placed, so that the customers can fully enjoy the texture of the hormone, which is the characteristic flavor of the hormone. The restaurant is also equipped with private rooms for up to five people, which can be used for large gatherings of family and friends.
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花京本舗 先斗町
Kyoto
Kyoto
花京本舗 先斗町
This Yakiniku restaurant opened in Pontocho, one of Kyoto's most famous Geisha districts, in February 2020. Meat enthusiasts come for the variety of irresistible dishes on offer, including thick "Kagoshima Kuroushi "steaks and rare whale tail meat. At the 2022 "National Wagyu Beef Competition," held every five years, "Kagoshima Kuroushi" won first place in six of nine categories. It also won the Prime Minister's Award. This exceptional product won the Best Carcass Award in the beef cattle category for the second consecutive year, following its victory in the previous competition. The roaster uses the latest technology to reduce oil splatter and smoke and is renowned for not leaving odours on clothes. If you're visiting Pontocho during your sightseeing trip to Kyoto, be sure to stop by.
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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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モツ次
Hyogo
Hyogo
モツ次
"Motsuji," located in Awaji City, Hyogo , is a yakiniku restaurant run by an owner with extensive knowledge of beef from working at butcher shops and ranches. The specialty hormone-yaki (grilled offal) is made from fresh meat sourced directly from butcher shops and grilled on traditional infrared roasters, enhancing its flavor. As an authorized seller of "Awaji Beef," the restaurant offers top-quality cuts of beef alongside a wide array of chicken dishes and a variety of a la carte options. The "Beef Tendon Curry" and "Chanja Roll" are especially recommended. In addition, the restaurant provides a menu for pets, allowing diners to enjoy a meal with their dogs in private rooms. The interior, centered around private rooms and decorated in chic black tones, offers a relaxing atmosphere. A visit to Awaji Island wouldn’t be complete without stopping by.
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焼肉 犇心
Hyogo
Hyogo
焼肉 犇心
Located in Sumoto City on Awaji Island, "Yakiniku Ushigokoro" takes its name from the character meaning "to gather closely," reflecting a wish that many diners come together to share enjoyable meals. The proprietor, trained at a butcher shop and skilled in selecting quality cuts, serves fresh meat carefully hand-cut after sourcing. Featured menu items include "Premium Salted Tongue," "Thick-Cut Tongue," "Loin" enjoyed like a mini steak, and “Sirloin Shabu-Yaki” served with a special egg-yolk sauce, offering high-quality meat at reasonable prices. The interior includes counter seating and tatami seating, accommodating a range of occasions from couples and friends to larger groups.
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焼肉たんたん
Shiga
Shiga
焼肉たんたん
Located in Otsu City, Shiga, this yakiniku restaurant serves high-quality, fresh domestic Japanese Black beef, including expertly selected "Omi Beef," with tongue and "Omi Beef" "Harami" among the popular choices. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building within walking distance of Keihan Electric Railway’s Kamisakaemachi Station, Biwako-Hamaotsu Station, and Miidera Station, creating a hideaway-like atmosphere. The interior offers a chic, calm setting suitable for a wide range of guests, from individuals to groups. The U-shaped counter seating reflects the proprietor’s desire to foster communication with guests, including conversations about individual preferences and ingredient explanations.
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焼肉まゆみ
Nara
Nara
焼肉まゆみ
"Yakiniku Mayumi", located in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, offers domestically raised Japanese Black beef that is personally sourced by the owner. The beef is served fresh and never frozen. The restaurant boasts a diverse menu featuring carefully selected yakiniku at affordable prices, and it also provides semi-private rooms for a more intimate dining setting.
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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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