Restaurant Details

Not a lot of people know this, but yakiniku’s birthplace is in Osaka.

The Japanese-style barbecue was first introduced by Korean immigrants to the city in the 1930s. Nearly a century later, yakiniku has become a staple in Japan's dining scene but still holds a particular spot in Osaka.

Gyujiro, a yakiniku store directly operated by an influential Kansai meat wholesaler, is setting the record straight. Its Honmachi location — just a four-minute walk from Honmachi Station — intertwines itself with the neighborhood’s high-strung and communal energy. The spacious dining area features semi-private rooms and booths, where lively chatter reveals that conversation flows as effortlessly as the food.

Locals flock to Gyujiro to explore its extensive collection of A5 female wagyu, sourced exclusively from its trusted wholesaler.

The quality of Gyujiro’s yakiniku is unmatched, with even the fresh horumon (offal) being so delicious even those who don't like them tend to fall in love. Expert butchers carefully carefully process the meat, offering rare cuts that most yakiniku spots can’t. One standout is the “ramushin,” a tender, center cut served as part of their multicourse degustation, Kobe beef, and adventurous options like “tetchan,” or large intestine.

Explore the menu further, and you’ll discover a range of crowd favorites, from the simply grilled skirt steak to the affordable A5 wagyu beef ribs, saturated in a mouthwatering sauce. Gyujiro’s recently viral item is the “Three Sisters Toro Niku” donburi (rice bowl). These petite rice bowls are topped with A5-grade beef slices and unique garnishes: egg yolk, sea urchin, or plump scallop and salmon roe.

A feast for both the eyes and the palate — this is affordable yakiniku, done right.

Gyujiro Honmachi Remarks

• The minimum number of reservations is 2.

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Gyujiro Honmachi Business Days

Gyujiro Honmachi Address

3-4-15 Kitakyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0057

Gyujiro Honmachi Access Info

• Gyujiro Honmachi is a 4-minute walk from Honmachi Station (Exit 12) on the Yotsubashi Line.

Gyujiro Honmachi Phone Number

Gyujiro Honmachi Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.