Wagyu Restaurants in Japan(81)
COURSE MENUAjikaido Gojusantsugi (Teppanyaki Sanjo, Sushi Nihonbashi)
A veritable spread of every imaginable Japanese cuisine awaits diners who step onto the 38th floor of the Shinagawa Prince Hotel. The quality of the food is matched only by the beauty of the view, which offers vistas of Tokyo from every angle.
SEAT RESERVATIONNikukappo Futago
This restaurant in The Junei Hotel Kyoto serves high-quality wagyu beef in a dizzying number of different ways, from stewed to grilled to even raw, each one more delicious than the last.
COURSE MENUmahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi
The hidden teppanyaki fine diner in Osaka doesn't just settle with live grill theatrics — spare-no-expense standard extends to its selection of premium wagyu beef, spiny lobster and abalone cooked over charcoal and iron plate.
COURSE MENUFurano Wagyu Yoshiushi Kagurazaka-dori
Outstanding quality draws meat lovers to this yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo's charming French neighborhood, but it's the thoughtful and impeccable service that keeps them returning time and time again.
COURSE MENUTeppanyaki Aoyama
Occupying a particularly blessed spot in Roppongi’s back alley, Teppanyaki Aoyama delivers a heartfelt, warm approach to teppanyaki, showcasing the elegant preparation of Matsusaka wagyu and prime seafood on its flat-top grill.
COURSE MENUHonten Yamashina
Perched on the top floor of Ginza Place, Honten Yamashina's unparalleled teppanyaki features 40-month-old Omi beef from Ozaki Farm in Shiga Prefecture.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Niku Tatsu Aoyama
Reasonably priced, perfectly marbled Omi beef, nurtured by pure groundwater from the Suzuka Mountains, is served in cozy private rooms at this sophisticated Gaienmae restaurant, led by a Tokyo-native chef with a deep passion for quality beef.
COURSE MENUWagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi
Wagyu is elevated to both gastronomic heights at Kakunoshin, one of Roppongi’s most serious and innovative yakiniku hubs, helmed by Japan’s famed “Meat Uncle.”
COURSE MENUYakiniku Aoyama Gaien
A chic yakiniku spot in Aoyama, Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien specializes in serving premium Japanese Black wagyu with no frills — just expertly prepared meat that truly "satisfies the soul."
COURSE MENUAoyama Gyusai
With house-made sauces, counter-grilled wagyu and a love for Ibaraki-grown Hitachi beef, Aoyama Gyusai expands the definition of high-caliber teppanyaki dining in Aoyama.
COURSE MENUXEX TOKYO / Teppanyaki An
Teppanyaki An’s course menus supplement grilled beef, seafood and seasonal vegetables with Motoshiro Saito’s revered Japanese-style Western offerings. Enjoy intimate tableside grilling high above the Tokyo city center.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinjuku Teppanyaki Yokota
The brainchild of Michelin-starred tempura restaurant Yokota, Shinjuku Teppanyaki Yokota continues the tradition of excellence by offering A5-grade kuroge wagyu beef cooked in novel ways, alongside premium seafood like spiny lobster and abalone.
COURSE MENUShinjuku Teppanyaki Miyabi
The headlining act of Shinjuku Teppanyaki Miyabi is its teppanyaki, featuring wagyu, abalone and spiny lobster. Yet, its gold-standard elegance keeps the experience refined and understated.
COURSE MENUNaha Miyachiku
Naha Miyachiku in Okinawa’s capital Naha prides itself on serving award-winning Miyazaki wagyu and a dizzying lineup of seafood courses featuring lobster and abalone. Even its interior evokes Miyazaki’s natural landmarks.
COURSE MENUNishiazabu Teppanyaki Kichi
Located along a quaint slope in Nishi Azabu, Chef Yoshihara of Nishiazabu Teppanyaki Kichi brings a fresh perspective to the luxurious world of teppanyaki, prioritizing guests and premium ingredients above all.
COURSE MENUatelier Morimoto XEX
Celebrities from both within and outside of Japan flock to this cosmopolitan Roppongi restaurant, whose eclectic mixture of Japanese and Western cuisine brings something new every time.
SEAT RESERVATIONSazanka
From the top floor of The Okura Hotel, panoramic views frame a display of culinary skill and flavor. Guests will be enthralled by the wagyu’s rich flavor and Sazanka’s chefs’ prowess with the teppanyaki grill.
COURSE MENUTeppanyaki Fujita
Teppanyaki Fujita’s candlelight service, the grilling of some of the town’s finest Kobe and wagyu beef, and the courtyard-facing counter make it a special-occasion venue worth reserving.
COURSE MENUNiku Bar RUMP CAP Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
Italian, Spanish and Mexican-inspired tapas, charcoal-grilled beef steaks, and wine poured to the brim make this stylish meat bar in Ikebukuro an unbeatable find.
COURSE MENUNiku Bar RUMP CAP Kanda
Charcoal-grilled steaks, creative Italian and Spanish tapas and a large wine selection at this vibrant Kanda meat bar make dining with friends full of flavor and fun.
COURSE MENUMeat Kappo Ginza KEIJI
A meat "kappo," Ginza KEIJI reimagines traditional Japanese kappo cuisine, taking new strides with its ingenious use of wagyu to churn dishes that go far beyond the expected.
COURSE MENUTeppanryori Mimitei
Discover Hiroshima’s best-kept secret at this teppanyaki restaurant: Hiroshima beef, which has a melting point so low it literally melts in the mouth.
COURSE MENUGinza Yamashina Hanare
Tucked like a hidden club behind Ginza Yamashira, this upscale yakiniku restaurant purchases a whole 40-month-old Omi cattle from Shiga Prefecture for its decadent beef cuts.
COURSE MENUSteak ROKKAKUDO
Indulge in the finest teppanyaki at Steak ROKKAKUDO, a beloved institution since 1973 nestled at the foot of Mt. Utatsu in Kanazawa.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Kita
This Kansai series of restaurants elevates the humble okonomiyaki — a Kansai street food staple — far above its origins, by serving it alongside high-class ingredients like top-quality kuroge wagyu black beef and live abalone.
COURSE MENUmahoroba Teppan Okinawa
Head to one of Okinawa’s spirited nightlife areas for a meal at Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa, a sophisticated teppanyaki restaurant offering the best of Ishigaki meat and wagyu.
COURSE MENUTeppanyaki Matsuo
Meal at this teppanyaki restaurant is saddled with considerable expectations, which only seem to build as the door swings open and diners encounter Okinawan meats cooked on iron plates or flame-seared over straws and charcoals.
COURSE MENUNikusho Geihinkan Nara
Yamato beef grown on its own ranch served up on the platter in Nikusho Geihinkan’s flagship course, where adventurous rare cuts, luxurious sirloin and offal become seemingly endless.
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There are few words which inspire greater joy among steak lovers than Japanese wagyu, the varieties of beef raised and bred in Japan which are among the best in the world. The pricey and prestigious Kobe beef alone would be enough to put Japan on the map, but did you know there are dozens more regional varieties to discover? Take for example, the incredibly pricey Matsusaka beef, or Olive wagyu — the world’s rarest beef.
Each has its own charms, but all share the fantastic pink marbled texture which Japanese wagyu beef is famous for. Our range of Japanese wagyu restaurants offer the chance to beat the language barrier and secure a reservation at some of the best beef restaurants in the country. Whether you want a nice, thick-cut steak, or a pot of traditional sukiyaki hotpot, you’ll find the Japanese wagyu restaurant for you.
And you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to enjoy them. Wagyu beef comes in a variety of different grades to suit any budget. Among our range, there are some fantastically affordable wagyu restaurants in Japan too! So reserve your spot and prepare for some of the most mouthwatering meat of your life.