Yakiniku Restaurants in Japan(179)
Yakiniku 173 (Inami)
Take a front-row seat to indulge in top-notch wagyu beef with all the trimmings. Expert chefs grill up mouthwatering cuts of meat right before your eyes at this cozy and exclusive yakiniku counter in Ebisu.
Yakiniku Kokonomi
This Ebisu yakiniku restaurant’s name literally means “only here”, referring to its claim to serve the “original” wagyu beef — Takenotani-tsuru beef from Okayama — that can only be eaten there.
Matsuo Jingisukan Sapporo Kita 19-jo Higashi
Matsuo Jingisukan’s Kita 19-jo Higashi branch executes Hokkaido-special jingisukan with the same authenticity it has upheld for 60 years.
Yotsuya Ushiko
Created by a wholesale wagyu beef company, Yotsuya Ushiko provides the most premium cuts of domestic beef at a competitive price range—making wagyu accessible for the average person’s occasional indulgence.
Nishinakasu Yakiniku Kiraku
Set in the riverside district of Nishinakasu, this yakiniku restaurant makes its way from Roppongi to Fukuoka, offering the same top-notch wagyu beef and luxurious atmosphere as the original Tokyo outlet.
Kitashinchi Yakiniku Kiraku
Offering up plates of exquisitely marbled wagyu in every cut imaginable, Yakiniku Kiraku invites its guests to freely enjoy their time. The savory scent of grilling steak and excited voices of clientele speak to its popularity and flavor.
Yakiniku excellent Ginza
The best of Japanese beef is done differently in this upscale Ginza yakiniku restaurant, run by the former executive chef of the legendary Toraji Group. Each cut of beef is dry-aged to perfection for maximum flavor.
USHIHACHI Ueno
The perfect way to end a day at Ueno Park: high-quality wagyu beef at Ushihachi Ueno, which aims to be the most cost-effective yakiniku in the country. “No meat, no life” is written on the wall—and after eating here, you’ll be inclined to agree.
USHIHACHI Shinagawa - Konan Exit Branch
Taking some design cues from traditional American speakeasies, this yakiniku establishment is nothing if not stylish. Ushihachi Shinagawa provides guests with the opportunity to relax and indulge in high-quality yet affordable grilled meat.
Yakiniku Toraji Kyoto
The yakiniku in this traditional Kyoto kyomachi-ya checks both the quality and quantity boxes. In true Toraji Group style, every cut of beef here is gorgeously marbled and cut thick for maximum enjoyment of both flavor and texture.
Yakiniku Toraji Ueno
In true Toraji Group style, every cut of beef at this Ueno Park yakiniku restaurant is gorgeously marbled, and thick-cut for maximum enjoyment of both flavor and texture.
Yakiniku Toraji Param Caretta Shiodome
Celebrate that special day with a special someone at this yakiniku restaurant overlooking Tokyo Bay. Toraji Group’s award-winning beef is served here in thick, satisfying slices, alongside an assortment of seasonal vegetables.
Yakiniku Toraji Nagoya Central Towers
Sink your teeth into thick, satisfying slices of Toraji Group’s award-winning beef and seasonal vegetables. Toraji’s Central Towers branch offers grilled meat in semi-private seating, elegantly partitioned with floor-to-ceiling Korean celadon.
Yakiniku Toraji Sunshine Ikebukuro
Sunshine City’s premier yakiniku restaurant features thick-cut wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables grilled up in chic private rooms. Discerning yakiniku lovers swear by the Toraji Group’s Kanto-sourced cows.
Iberico Pork Ondoru-yaki Urashibuya
Pork doesn’t get better than the highly-exclusive Iberico de Bellota, which is served up teppanyaki-grilled, hot stone-seared and in hotpot at this Shibuya restaurant. Take your pick from 16 different cuts.
Kitashinchi Harami Shin-Omiya
This Nara specialty restaurant spreads the gospel of the harami. Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef skirt steak is presented in a number of increasingly luxurious ways, incorporating premium ingredients like truffles and caviar.
Wagyu Yakiniku Mikoto
With every seat in a private room, Kawagoe yakiniku specialist Mikoto is the ideal place to celebrate special occasions. Local wagyu beef is selected down to the finest detail, from marbling to thickness to the way the knife enters each slice.
ocean good table Ishigaki
Discover a lesser-known side of Okinawan cuisine at this Ishigaki restaurant, offering barbecued delicacies like highly-marbled Ishigaki wagyu beef and Agu pork — the latter so rare that it is colloquially called the “phantom pig”.
Yakiniku Gyu-Bei (Sakae Honten)
Perhaps no other restaurant takes its wagyu beef as seriously as Yakiniku Gyu-Bei, which measures not just the thickness of every cut of its A5-grade Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef down to the millimeter, but even the angle at which it is sliced.
Motsuyaki Captain
Taking particular pride in the freshness of the pork offal in their restaurant, this Nishi-Shinjuku motsuyaki restaurant serves up offal sashimi and other hard-to-find meats, like cartilage.
Wagyu Amiyaki Kaiseki Sizzler
For over 50 years, this Hiroshima yakiniku restaurant has offered 25 different cuts of beef from every possible part of the cow. Each one is kuroge wagyu black beef from the Hiroshima region for maximum freshness.
Tendan Saiin
For a taste of Kyoto-style yakiniku, Tendan has been serving perfectly grilled cuts of meat in Kyoto’s characteristic dashi-like sauce for almost 60 years. The Saiin branch’s location makes it popular with sightseers en route to northern Kyoto.
Ginza Yamashina
The head chef and manager at this Ginza yakiniku restaurant purchases an entire cow at a time, choosing each one for the perfect balance of fat and lean meat content — characterized by a deep red “azuki-iro” shade.
Niku-Azabu Ebisu
Niku-Azabu Ebisu draws in a hungry crowd of locals thanks to its winning combination: affordable kuroge wagyu, a quasi-pub ambiance and an impressive array of beers on taps.
Niku-Azabu Futako-Tamagawa
A go-to spot for local meat enthusiasts, Niku-Azabu debuts in Futako-Tamagawa with its hallmark offering: top-notch A5 wagyu cuts sizzling on table-top grills and delicious yakiniku at the best price.
Yakiniku Lee-en Nakano
More than three decades of operations in the popular Nakano area have made this yakiniku restaurant a mainstay of residents and visitors alike. Traditional Korean dishes like soft tofu soup and cold noodles accompany top-quality wagyu.
Uesugi Ginza Honten
This specialist in Yonezawa beef — a wagyu said to rank among Japan’s three “great beefs” — offers wonderful views of nighttime Ginza, alongside some of the finest cuts of wagyu in Tokyo.
Kitashinchi Harami Hozenji
Located next to Hozenji Temple, this yakiniku restaurant in Osaka’s popular Namba shopping district serves extremely rare varieties of “phantom wagyu”, prepared with luxurious ingredients like caviar and truffle dressing.

Yakiniku grilling is about as Japanese a meal as you can get, but it actually has its roots in Korea. Nonetheless, it fits in perfectly with the typical Japanese dining style: fun, social, and packed full of delicious umami goodness. At a Japanese yakiniku restaurant, you’ll be served plates of various cuts of meat, which you then grill right at your table.
The cuisine can be as fancy or casual as you want, and byFood’s range of delicious yakiniku restaurants runs across the whole range! If you want to gorge yourself on an all-you-can-eat deal, working through all the items on the menu, there’s a yakiniku restaurant for you. Of if you’d prefer a more refined affair, where premium cuts of A5 wagyu beef are cooked up fro you by a personal chef, there’s an option for you too.
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