The Best Yakiniku Restaurants in JAPAN

This 2-star Michelin acclaimed restaurant serves some of the best quality wagyu beef in its shabu-shabu and sukiyaki courses. Their menu is seasonal, so you can expect super fresh vegetables and ingredients, as well as new courses, every time you go. They are particular about brand and quality, so they can tell you what part of the country each cut of meat is from before you order. This Ebisu yakiniku restaurant is laid out in the counter style that’s common in Osaka. Before you visit, watch the video on their website to find out about the various cuts of meat they serve.
When I thought tuna roll was basic, this was the best tuna roll I’ve had with the perfect tuna-to-rice ratio and the best tasting tuna that tasted like o-toro in a roll. It will already be better than most of the sushi you’ll have outside Japan, and it’s even cheaper here. With over 40 locations, Sushi Zanmai is considered to be one of the most popular and best restaurants in Tokyo.

You’ll want to visit Mister Donut, the largest donut chain in Japan with over 1,300 stores. Their coffee uses only Arabica roasted coffee beans selected by their coffee blend specialist, Master Kanno. Being a lover of fried food, tempura was high on my Japanese food checklist. At Nantusttei Ramen, their black ma-yu is created by frying garlic over seven phases and mixing it into a balanced blend. The ramen noodles are thin but they were nicely al dente and had good texture!
Typical Japanese BBQ restaurants will feature a variety wagyu , and sometimes also chicken or pork choices. Of course, trying a varied selection is one of the appealing parts of tableside grilling. Some famous and popular types include karubi, or boneless short rib as well as lean roast (called simply “rosu”) and rib roast, or cuts of meat from around the shoulder and back. Roast is the leaner shoulder meat, while rib roast is closer to the sirloin and has slightly more marbling.
Think of shabu-shabu as beef hotpot; sukiyaki is best described as simmered beef and vegetables in a sweet-savoury soy sauce. It’s one of the best ways to sample a 恵比寿 ジンギスガン variety of different cuts of cow, and is an absolute must for beef lovers. This yakiniku restaurant  is firmly committed to using only the best quality A5 wagyu.

Since then, they’ve gained a massive following and feed loyal patrons till midnight every day. They use Premium Kuroge Wagyu, a prized cut of the famed Japanese wagyu beef which will definitely leave you wanting more. From chateaubriand to pork loin, there’s a huge variety of selections to choose from. The dishes most popular with young foodies are the "fillet donburi," made by topping a bowl of rice with thick Chateaubriand steak, and the "thick-sliced tongue." They offer a variety of specialty dishes, including "nikomi ," "skirt steak," "upper tongue," and "mixed horumon ." The dessert, shaved ice, is as delicious as the high-grade shaved ice served at shaved ice specialty stores.
You will not only experience having good food, but also the fun you have with your friends, and the earth and greenery around you, which all stimulates your senses. Enjoy wagyu beef even when you’re on a budget at Nikubei Akasaka. This Tokyo restaurant specializes in Matsuzaka beef – one of Japan’s finest quality cuts – that’s cooked over a charcoal grill.

Owned by head chef Mr. Sato, it’s a play on his name and chateaubriand, the cut of meat that’s the focus at his establishment. With only 600 grams of chateaubriand from one beef, the price can often be prohibitive, but the taste makes it worthwhile, and Mr. Sato aims to make it accessible. This is also a popular spot for those who typically find yakiniku too heavy. The leaner cuts offered here will satisfy with a smaller caloric footprint. Don’t miss their signature dish, buri-meshi, a soy butter chateaubriand, and rice topped with uni and caviar.
The star of IDEA Ginza is their Kobe beef that’s seared to perfection. Thick slabs of wagyu beef are seasoned with salt crystals and cooked above Kishu Binchotan charcoal which helps release the natural umami of the prime cut while also sealing in the juices. The result is a crimson hue with modest marbling and a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Charring it slightly to give it the fire-grilled flavor we know and love from yakiniku makes it even meatier.

If you're more on the wild side and don't want to simply eat the more refined yakiniku served in the city center, "Seiryu-En" may just have the food with a punch to it that you're looking for. This hidden gem of a yakiniku restaurant is secretly visited by huge fans of yakiniku. The tender meat pairs beautifully with the heavily garlic-flavored tare sauce, and you'll find yourself downing bowl after bowl of rice.
The first thing she grills is the Gentei Atsugiri Gyutan Steak (Limited Thick-sliced ​​Beef Tongue Steak). Her hand trembled in excitement as she picked up the 2-3cm thick slice of beef tongue. If your course includes all-you-can-drink, be careful about the beverages you select, as well. Beer and carbonated  drinks can easily fill you up, so try not to have more than one cup.
One flip is enough, as any more than that and the meat will become dry and less tasty. You get to cook your meat to your favorite temperature and you can even try out different levels of doneness as you go along. One or two pieces of meat per person is best, so try not to crowd the grill. When your meat is grilled to your liking, you can bring out different flavors in the meat by trying the various sauces on hand. It’s another great way to add a tasty personal touch to your Japanese BBQ experience. The BBQ menu offers a dozen choices, covering all parts of the cow from shoulder to rib to even the tongue.

Sushi Katsura is a small sushi bar located in an alley just a couple of blocks north of Tsukiji Outer Market. I didn’t try them but I read that their takoyaki balls are reasonably priced as well, starting at just JPY 200 for four pieces. Top-rated hotels in Shinjuku, one of the best areas to stay for first-time visitors to Tokyo. To help you plan your trip to Tokyo, we’ve compiled links to recommended hotels, tours, and other activities here. Click here for more information and to book your experience today.
This restaurant is particular about the ingredients it offers to its customers, serving only the highest quality meat. The restaurant is already known for serving “affordable but quality” meat. But at lunchtime, the deal gets even better as you can enjoy unlimited Yakiniku of selected meat for only 950 yen . I recommend especially the lunch since you can enjoy the high-quality meat at an affordable price. This is one of the most popular Yakiniku restaurants in all of Tokyo, especially for its “Silky beef” (シルクロース) which is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of meat. You can also order the Wagyu beef sushi which is said to have been invented in this restaurant originally.