Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori
Local and brand-name Japanese wagyu are the focus at this household-name yakiniku restaurant in Dotonbori, which sees the prime beef sliced to order at the counter.
Restaurant Details
Live meat slicing at the counter has made Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu a household name among wagyu enthusiasts. With multiple branches across Osaka, its Namba Dotonbori outlet fits even more into the charming, gourmet-driven surroundings.
As a yakiniku restaurant, the store’s centerpiece is often the display of stunning slabs of beautifully marbled wagyu, sourced as whole cows. The team behind the procurement works with top-tier wagyu producers from renowned regions in Japan, picking cows at their best. Notably, the restaurant exclusively selects female cows, as experts believe they yield the most tender, silky texture with a complex, refined flavor. Compared to male cows, which are muscular and tough, female cows have a melt-in-the-mouth taste and a fine texture, sometimes described as "silky."
If you really want to push the boat out, you can order the restaurant’s signature 18-course degustation. It showcases A5-ranked wagyu cuts like short ribs, skirt steaks and akami (lean meat), often brined with the restaurant’s signature fruit-based tare (sauce). A selection of vegetables such as kimchi, lettuce salad and cabbage provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of the meat, but the true star of the show is, and always will be, the wagyu itself.
The 36-seat space is divided into three distinct areas: a counter seat for an up-close look at the wagyu slicing, semi-private rooms for intimate dining and horigotatsu seating, ideal for lavish banquets.
Located near Namba Station, every moment feels like the perfect occasion to indulge in wagyu at Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu.
This 14-course standard menu that highlights chateaubriand, a prized cut from female A5 wagyu known for its tenderness. Enjoy other cuts like akami (lean meat), skirt steak and offal, complemented with the restaurant’s signature homemade fruit-based sauce.
This 14-course standard menu that highlights chateaubriand, a prized cut from female A5 wagyu known for its tenderness. Enjoy other cuts like akami (lean meat), skirt steak and offal, complemented with the restaurant’s signature homemade fruit-based sauce.
Itamae’s most popular course. Enjoy a lavish 18-course meal, thoughtfully curated by the chef, featuring tender A5-ranked female wagyu beef. The menu includes premium cuts such as short ribs, fillet and beef tongue, each complemented with homemade fruit-based sauce.
Itamae’s most popular course. Enjoy a lavish 18-course meal, thoughtfully curated by the chef, featuring tender A5-ranked female wagyu beef. The menu includes premium cuts such as short ribs, fillet and beef tongue, each complemented with homemade fruit-based sauce.
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Remarks
A minimum of two guests is required to make a reservation. Please reserve for the number of guests who will be attending.
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.
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Business Days
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Address
Sun Dotonbori Building 1F, 2-1-7 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0071
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Access Info
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori is a 3-minute walk from Osaka-Namba Station on the Kintetsu Namba Line or a 3-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Phone Number
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 72 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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