Restaurant Details

Striking with its red noren entrance along a quiet strip in Minami-Aoyama, near the National Art Center, Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien won the hearts of its city folks by offering A5-grade Japanese wagyu-cooked tableside without the gimmicks. Its stylish space works on a formula of timber-toned color scheme, exposed stocky beams and spacious tables equipped with roasters that prevent any lingering, post-meal smoky aroma. There is also a collection of 50-plus wines and Moet & Chandon champagne bottles.

The store is one of the few places licensed to handle raw meat for consumption, and it's a privilege that’s reflected on the menu. Premium cuts of beef are transformed into dishes like yukhoe (Korean-style beef tartare), beef sashimi served in a bed of ice and nigiri sushi. Beyond A5-rank Japanese Black beef (kuroge wagyu), the restaurant also selects its beef from its own criteria that look further into the meat’s inherent quality. Ultra-rare parts of the cow — only about 3 kilograms from a 600-kilogram animal — are treated into delicate slices ready to be grilled tableside.

Even the seasoning is intentional. The salt is imported from Guerande, France, sun-dried and hand-harvested. The wasabi is native to the foot of Mt. Amagi, while the homemade tare sauce draws its sweetness from apples and oranges.

Calling Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien a simple yakiniku joint would be an understatement. The counter seating offers a serene view of the tsuboniwa (courtyard garden), while private tables come with a terrace. Whether it’s an intimate meal for two or a gathering with friends, the “finest kuroge wagyu that satisfies the soul” more than lives up to the claim.

Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien Remarks

• 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.

Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien Business Days

Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien Address

Unimat Aoyama Building 1F, 2-12-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062

Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien Access Info

• Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien is a 3-minute walk from Gaienmae Station (Exit 4a) and a 5-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station (Exit 5).

Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien Phone Number

Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien Cancellation Policy

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