11 Outstanding Yakiniku Restaurants with Rave Reviews by Residents of the Gourmet City, Yokohama (Near Tokyo) Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 15 2020

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11 Outstanding Yakiniku Restaurants with Rave Reviews by Residents of the Gourmet City, Yokohama (Near Tokyo)

It is precisely because Yokohama is a gourmet city that it is so difficult to choose restaurants to visit. There are so many restaurants around Yokohama Station, including independent ones and others that are part of famous chains, that a lot of people find it hard to decide which one to try. To solve this conundrum, this article focuses on outstanding yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants around Yokohama Station. Since there are many yakiniku restaurants around it, instead of taking only flavors into account, this article will try to point out restaurants that are suitable for different occasions. They are guaranteed to satisfy the most sophisticated gourmet!

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1. Bistro Bambina Yokohama Ekimae Branch

Bistro Bambina Yokohama Ekimae Branch is the talk of the town. It is a trendy meat bar-style restaurant, just a 1 minute walk from Yokohama Station, that also serves craft beer. The restaurant has a stylish interior with private rooms, and is recommended for parties and dates. Some popular menu items are [Kokusan-gyu Sirloin 1 Pound Steak] and [Nama Ham Tabehodai] (all-you-can-eat dry-cured ham). This is a great place to try all sorts of ham that go perfectly with wine!

Bistro Bambina Yokohama Branch

Open: They have a reservations administrator that will take requests and inquiries on topics like prices every day from 10:00 am - 00:00 am.
Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,980 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from West Exit of Yokohama Station
Address: 2F, Daiichi New Yokohama Bldg., 1-13-15, Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

2. Vino-tei Yokohama Sotetsu Ekimae Branch

Vino-tei Yokohama Sotetsu Ekimae Branch is the perfect restaurant for those who want to get their fill of meat in a stylish environment. The restaurant's appeal is its fantastic dishes made with plenty of beef, pork, and chicken that have been carefully selected by an excellent chef. The restaurant has the feel of a Japanese-style bar, with private rooms of various sizes that can accommodate between 2 - 30 people, making it appropriate for a variety of occasions, such as private dinners with friends and parties. The food is a testament to the chef's dedication to choosing the best ingredients. It is highly recommended to try their [Gyu Harami-niku no Grill]. It is a voluminous dish of soft and tender meat served with 3 different special house sauces. It is sure to satisfy you!

Vino-tei Yokohama Sotetsu Ekimae Branch

Open: They have a reservations administrator that will take requests and inquiries on topics like prices every day from 10:00 am - 12:00 am.
Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Closed every year on December 31 and January 1.
Average price: [Dinner] 2,980 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from South:West Exit of Yokohama Station
Address: B1F, Yodobashi Sotetsu Ekimae Bldg., 1-5-27, Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Map
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3. Niku Bar GABURI Yokohama Ekimae Branch

Niku Bar GABURI Yokohama Ekimae Branch is a restaurant that's just a 1 minute walk from Yokohama Station. It has private rooms that feel like resort hideaways. The rooms, which can accommodate between 2 - 30 people, are perfect for a variety of occasions, ranging from small get-togethers with friends to corporate parties. Counter seating, perfect for a date night in Yokohama, is also available. The must-try menu item is [ Akaji Kakugo!! Beef Sirloin 1 Pound Steak]. It is offered at a loss to the restaurant ("akaji kakugo" means to prepare for a deficit), and as its name states, they only serve a certain number of plates each day. This is the perfect location for anyone who wants to try delicious meat at a stylish restaurant near Yokohama Station.

Niku Bar GABURI Yokohama Ekimae Branch

Open: They have a reservations administrator that will take requests and inquiries on topics like prices every day from 10:00 am - 12:00 am.
[Lunch] 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm)
Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Closed every year on December 31 and January 1.
Average price: [Dinner] 2,980 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Yokohama Station
Address: 4F, TK Yokohama Nishiguchi Bldg., 1-12-4, Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Map
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4. Sumibiyaki Horumon Jingisukan Tatara

Sumibiyaki Horumon Jingisukan Tatara is a restaurant in a fabulous location, just a 30-second walk from Yokohama Station, where you can enjoy [Charcoal-grilled Horumon] (offals) and [Charcoal-grilled Jingisukan Tatara] (lamb and/or mutton dish). This restaurant is recommended for its dedication to quality. The meats are carefully selected from Hokkaido, Australia, and New Zealand, with emphasis on safety and flavor. Horumon is procured from Atsugi to ensure freshness. The super popular [Shirokoro] (grilled balls of large intestine) is limited to 20 servings per day. The restaurant is so dedicated to quality that the even the salt is procured as salt rocks from the Andes!

Sumibiyaki Horumon Jingisukan Tatara

Open: 5:00 pm - 00:00 am
[Monday - Friday] (L.O. 11:15 pm).
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:15 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 2,000 JPY / Average price for parties is 2,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Yokohama Station
Address: 4F, Nakayama Bldg., 1-10-18, Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Map
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5. Wagyu Sumibi Yakiniku Yokohama-en

Wagyu Sumibi Yakiniku Yokohama-en is a restaurant in a great location, just a 30-second walk from Yokohama Station. This restaurant specializes in the highest Grade A5 Shijo Hatsu Yokohama-gyu beef. Procuring whole Japanese Black wagyu cows allows it to serve more than 20 different types of rare parts. It can accommodate up to 80 visitors, so it is appropriate for holiday parties and celebrations. The prices are also reasonable thanks to this restaurant purchasing whole cows. This is a restaurant that you don’t want to miss if you are in the Yokohama area.

Wagyu Sumibi Yakiniku Yokohama-en

Open: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
(Food L.O. 12:00 am)
(Drinks L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
*In December, only the 2nd Monday is a holiday
Average price: 3,001 JPY - 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Yokohama Station
Address: 3F, Yokohama Prince Kaikan, 1-2-9, Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

6. Beef Kitchen

Beef Kitchen is located right by Yokohama Station. It is a stylish yakiniku restaurant with an open kitchen, where you can enjoy fantastic meat at great prices. Among the various parts that the staff will recommend, you shouldn't miss the [Shin-shin]. This is a part that is sometimes referred to as the "chip" of the thigh. It is best enjoyed slightly rare. Owing to its fabulous flavor, it is one of the restaurant's most popular items. The restaurant staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent interior, food, and staff guarantee you a wonderful time at this restaurant.

Beef Kitchen

Open: [Weekdays, Weekends, National Holidays]
5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 5,001 JPY - 6,000 JPY
Access: 209m from Yokohama Station
Address: 2-15-3, Tsuruya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

7. YAKINIKU TORAJI Tsuruya-cho Branch

YAKINIKU TORAJI Tsuruya-cho Branch is a yakiniku restaurant in a fantastic location, just a 3-minute walk from Yokohama Station. It is a comfortable and classy restaurant with counter seating, table seating, and private rooms that make it appropriate for a variety of occasions, such as special dates and business dinners. All the meats that are served here are soft, with sophisticated flavors. The 1 dish you can't miss is [Meibutsu "Nama" Tanshio]. YAKINIKU TORAJI uses only fresh tongue that hasn't been frozen, ensuring that you can enjoy the flavor of fresh tongue.

YAKINIKU TORAJI Tsuruya-cho Branch

Open: [Monday - Thursday] 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:00 am)
[Friday] 5:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
[Saturday] 4:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
[Sunday, National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 5,001 JPY - 6,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from West Exit of Yokohama Station
Address: 2-6-10, Tsuruya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

8. Tokori Lumine Yokohama Branch

This is a restaurant on the seventh floor of Lumine Yokohama. Tokori Lumine Yokohama Branch procures its high-grade beef as whole animals, so you can enjoy rare parts at reasonable prices. [Itto-mori] is a popular dish that includes all of them! There is also a 4,500 JPY [Yakiniku Zanmai Course] and an all-you-can-drink plan, so you can definitely have a fabulous time at this restaurant. The private room accommodates up to 26 people. The restaurant is recommended not only for dinner, but also for lunch. It is open for lunch from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm, so take your time and enjoy a relaxing lunch. There are dishes that start from 950 JPY, and they also have a variety of courses, so you can enjoy a luxurious lunch. The restaurant also offers an anniversary plate if you reserve in advance. You can even have a message added to the plate!

Tokori Lumine Yokohama Branch

Open: Every day
[Lunch] 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
[Dinner] 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Closed: None (Following Lumine Yokohama)
Average price: 6,001 JPY - 7,000 JPY
Access: Yokohama Station
Address: 2-16-1, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

9. Yakiniku Doraku Yokohama Nishiguchi Branch

Yakiniku Doraku Yokohama Nishiguchi Branch is in a fantastic location, just a 3-minute walk west of Yokohama Station. The restaurant has a wide selection of A4-grade branded Wagyu beef, including the famous Miyazaki-gyu beef. This is a great place to enjoy brand name beef right by the station. The interior is clean and stylish, befitting a restaurant that serves such high-quality beef. It is a versatile restaurant that is perfect for dates, as well as for parties and dinners with friends. It is highly recommended to anyone looking for a chic yakiniku restaurant near Yokohama Station.

Yakiniku Doraku Yokohama Nishiguchi Branch

Open: [Monday - Sunday] 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Access: 3-minute walk from West Exit of Yokohama Station
Address: 3F, Luminos Bldg., 2-6-2, Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (Map)
Source: Official Website (Japanese)

10. Yakiniku-donya Yakiniku Daigo

Yakiniku-donya Yakiniku Daigo is a restaurant located just a 2-minute walk away from Yokohama Station, where you can enjoy A5-grade Japanese black beef. It can be hard to come by, but this restaurant offers it at reasonable prices by procuring whole animals directly from the producers. The interior has a calm atmosphere that is appropriate for quiet dates, but the restaurant also welcomes parties! With reasonably priced drinks, this restaurant offers great value for your money.

Yakiniku-donya Yakiniku Daigo

Open: [Monday - Thursday] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
[Friday] 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
[Saturday] 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
[Sunday, National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Access: Around a 2-minute walk from Yokohama Station
Address: Sea Plaza Yokohama, 2-13-11, Tsuruya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (Map)
Source: Official Website (Japanese)

11. Chikara-ya

Chikara-ya is a restaurant that's a 5-minute walk away from Yokohama Station. [Shirokoro Horumon] is a particularly popular dish at this restaurant. It is grilled with high-grade Binchotan charcoal to emphasize its fantastic sweet, rich, and fatty flavors. [Shirokoro Horumon] comes in salt and miso flavors, and goes perfectly with rice. With a wide selection of dishes like bibimbap to supplement horumon, you are sure to have a satisfying meal! There is a large room upstairs, appropriate for a fun dinner with friends and colleagues. This restaurant is highly recommended for when you want to have your fill of yakiniku with friends.

Chikara-ya

Open: [Monday - Friday] 5:00 pm - 3:00 am
[Saturday, Day before National Holidays, National Holidays] 4:00 pm - following 3:00 am
[Sunday] 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Access: 3-minute walk from West Exit of Yokohama Station
Address: 2-6-11, Minami Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (Map)
Source: Official Website (Japanese)

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.