Update-date: Jun 17 2024
One dish that you must try when you visit Japan is yakiniku. Literally translated into "grilled meat", it refers to Japanese-style barbecue, with thinly cut slices of meat grilled over a stove.
However, unlike typical restaurants where the food is cooked by the restaurant staff, at yakiniku restaurants, you actually grill the meat yourself! We will introduce 13 delicious yakiniku restaurants in Osaka that are popular on gourmet sites.
1. Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch
Itamae Yakiniku Ikko showcases premium A5-ranked Japanese Wagyu beef. Hand-cut upon order, the restaurant highlights the meat's inherent flavor. The "Ikko Mori platter," offering a variety of high-quality meats, and the fresh "Prime Thick Cut Salted Gyutan (beef tongue)" are popular choices. Purchasing whole cattle, they offer a broad range from premium to rare cuts. The knowledgeable staff can guide you through the extensive menu. Private rooms make it suitable for various occasions.
Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch
Open: [Friday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Head straight from Naka-Kita Gate of Nippombashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, then take the Exit B25 on your left, and then turn left at the traffic light / It locates on the 1st floor of Golden Futaba Plaza
Address: 1F, Sennichimae Golden Futaba Plaza, 2-6-8, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Head straight from Naka-Kita Gate of Nippombashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, then take the Exit B25 on your left, and then turn left at the traffic light / It locates on the 1st floor of Golden Futaba Plaza
Address: 1F, Sennichimae Golden Futaba Plaza, 2-6-8, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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2. Niku Bakuren
Located a few minutes from the Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station in Kokubunji, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Niku Bakuren is a yakiniku restaurant tucked away in a refurbished, old-fashioned private house. Welcoming both local and international guests, the restaurant offers various course meals featuring premium Japanese black beef. The "Takumi Course" includes Chateaubriand, the king of meats, while the "Waokanjiru Course" showcases the four seasons of Japan with appetizers that fuse Japanese and Western flavors. With a relaxing atmosphere steeped in Japanese culture, it's highly recommended for visitors from abroad.
Niku Bakuren
Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station on Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
Address: 2-2-28, Kokubunji, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station on Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
Address: 2-2-28, Kokubunji, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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3. Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei
Nikusho Kakurega specializes in high-quality Yamagata beef and rare cuts. It operates as a members-only establishment at night, while it's open to non-members for lunch. The chef tailors each serving to the guest's preference. The lunch menu includes the "Premium Beef Wooden Box Course" with Iki salt and limited-time "Sukiyaki" served with yakiniku. The restaurant's modern Japanese interior makes it perfect for special occasions or business entertainment.
Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / [Tuesday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from JR Tsuruhashi Station / 2-minute walk from Exit 2, 5, or 7 of Tsuruhashi Station on the Sennichimae Line
Address: 1F, MaisonDePiaf, 19-19, Funahashi-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from JR Tsuruhashi Station / 2-minute walk from Exit 2, 5, or 7 of Tsuruhashi Station on the Sennichimae Line
Address: 1F, MaisonDePiaf, 19-19, Funahashi-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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4. Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi
Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi offers ingredients from across Japan, grilled at your table over an irori hearth with binchotan charcoal. Their unique yakiniku style includes specialties like "Harami (skirt steak)" from Hyogo Prefecture. The restaurant also offers a selection of sake and wines for perfect pairings. Designed like a warehouse, with private rooms and kitchen-facing seating, guests can enjoy a uniquely Japanese atmosphere accentuated with Japanese paper wallpaper and Arita ware vessels.
Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi
Open: [Monday - Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm), [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 325m from Shinsaibashi Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, 3-minute walk
Address: 1F, BE'S50 Bldg., 1-16-32, Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 325m from Shinsaibashi Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, 3-minute walk
Address: 1F, BE'S50 Bldg., 1-16-32, Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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5. 3-second All-you-can-drink Yakiniku Sakaba Nankai Honsen Sakaieki Main Branch
Just a minute's walk from Sakai Station, Yakiniku Sakaba is a fusion of yakiniku and izakaya, known for its homey atmosphere. Specializing in premium Japanese beef like Hokkaido black beef, each cut is carefully selected and prepared to enhance its flavor. The meat is quickly seared at high temperatures to seal in its juiciness. The restaurant offers a range of all-you-can-drink courses. The second floor has self-service all-you-can-drink table seating, while the first floor's counter seating provides a relaxed setting. A cozy spot for a delicious yakiniku experience.
3-second All-you-can-drink Yakiniku Sakaba Nankai Honsen Sakaieki Main Branch
Open: [Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) / [Friday, Saturday] 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30 am)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from East Exit of Sakai Station on the Nankai Main Line / 7-minute drive from West Exit of the Sakaihigashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line / 7-minute walk from Oshoji Tram Stop of the Hankai Tramway
Address: 1-9-5, Sakaebashi-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from East Exit of Sakai Station on the Nankai Main Line / 7-minute drive from West Exit of the Sakaihigashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line / 7-minute walk from Oshoji Tram Stop of the Hankai Tramway
Address: 1-9-5, Sakaebashi-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Map
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6. Korean Restaurant Yuchun
Opened in December 2020, Yuchun is the eagerly anticipated first Osaka branch of the renowned Hawaiian Yuchun Korean Restaurant. The restaurant's specialty, "Kuzu Cold Noodle," boasts a rich, sherbet-like soup and delightfully chewy black noodles. Yuchun takes pride in its high-quality, on-site selected Wagyu beef, and the specially seasoned "LA Karubi." A wide variety of beverages, including sommelier-selected wines and rare Boksoondoga, are available to complement the dishes. With stylish counter seats, private rooms, and box seats, Yuchun caters to all occasions.
Korean Restaurant Yuchun
Open: Lunch 11:30 am-3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station
Address: 1F, COTS Kitashinchi Bldg., 1-3-9, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station
Address: 1F, COTS Kitashinchi Bldg., 1-3-9, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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7. Yakiniku Heiwa (Tennoji)
Yakiniku Heiwa is a long-standing restaurant that was established in 1956. It is located around Tennoji Station, which is one of the largest shopping and entertainment districts after the Kita and Minami areas. To the south of the station, you can see Abeno Harukas, the tallest skyscraper in Japan.
The restaurant offers select cuts of domestically raised beef, which are matured for 1 week before serving to give them the ultimate taste. Their [Jo Moriawase] - a selection of 5 types of high-quality meats - is a must-try! If you are a fan of horumon, be sure to try the [Horumon Mori], which is an assortment of carefully prepared offal cuts. The restaurant’s secret sauce, created with a recipe that has been passed down since its opening, also has much to say for it. The restaurant has counter seating on the first floor for solo diners. For groups, table seating on the second floor and traditional tatami rooms on the third floor are also available.
The restaurant offers select cuts of domestically raised beef, which are matured for 1 week before serving to give them the ultimate taste. Their [Jo Moriawase] - a selection of 5 types of high-quality meats - is a must-try! If you are a fan of horumon, be sure to try the [Horumon Mori], which is an assortment of carefully prepared offal cuts. The restaurant’s secret sauce, created with a recipe that has been passed down since its opening, also has much to say for it. The restaurant has counter seating on the first floor for solo diners. For groups, table seating on the second floor and traditional tatami rooms on the third floor are also available.
Yakiniku Heiwa
Open: [Weekdays, Saturdays, Holidays, and days before holidays]Hours: 11:30-23:00 (last order 22:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Right across the pedestrian walkway outside JR Tennoji Station's North Exit.
Address: 4-17 Hidenin-cho , Tennoji-ku,Osaka, Osaka (Map)
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Right across the pedestrian walkway outside JR Tennoji Station's North Exit.
Address: 4-17 Hidenin-cho , Tennoji-ku,Osaka, Osaka (Map)
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8. Sumibi Yakiniku Hibinotei Nakamozu Branch
Hibinotei, a yakiniku restaurant near Nakamozu station, offers excellent value with a focus on taste, presentation, and affordability. The menu features photogenic dishes like "Yakiniku no Tamatebako," "Chuck Eye Roll Sudare-yaki," "Jumbo Harami," and "Extra Thick Tongue Steak," adding fun to your dining experience. The spacious venue, with 80 seats, accommodates up to 50 people, making it ideal for seasonal events. Just a minute's walk from the station, its accessibility is another plus point. Hibinotei aims to provide a pleasing and entertaining experience.
Sumibi Yakiniku Hibinotei Nakamozu Branch
Open: [Monday-Sunday, Day Before National Holidays] 11:30 am - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Right beside Exit 4 of Nakamozu Station on the Nankai Koya Line
Address: 5-659-1, Nakamozu-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Right beside Exit 4 of Nakamozu Station on the Nankai Koya Line
Address: 5-659-1, Nakamozu-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Map
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9. Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan
Kyoro-chan, located in Higashinari-ku, Osaka, is a favored spot for everything from banquets to solo dining. Offering reasonably priced, top-quality Japanese wagyu beef and other fine ingredients, guests can enjoy dishes such as Upper Salt Tongue, Special Loin, and Special Skirt Steak. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, supported by local residents, it's a prime location for first-time visitors to experience authentic Japanese Yakiniku in a home-like setting.
Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan
Open: [Monday-Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit A (JR) / 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit 5 / 8-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station Exit 3
Address: 1-12-3, Naka-michi, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit A (JR) / 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit 5 / 8-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station Exit 3
Address: 1-12-3, Naka-michi, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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10. Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Namba branch
Located a minute from Namba Station, this restaurant offers a Japanese-style room, ideal for dates or group events. Enjoy discounted courses like the [Special Loin with All-You-Can-Drink], now at 4,500 JPY, or the [Naniwa Course] and [Exquisite Entertainment Course], now at 3,000 JPY and 6,000 JPY, respectively. Add all-you-can-drink for an extra 980 JPY. They accept reservations for 2-32 guests and are known for their 40+ variations of innards cuisine and popular Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ).
Hormone Yakiniku Shichifuku Namba branch
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit No.12 of Namba Station on Subway Midosuji Line
Address: 1F/2F, Torikan Bldg., 4-2-8, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit No.12 of Namba Station on Subway Midosuji Line
Address: 1F/2F, Torikan Bldg., 4-2-8, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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11. Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo
Located near Namba Station, this yakiniku restaurant, run by a meat specialist with a quarter-century of experience, offers a fine selection of luxurious meats. It features various cuts of fresh domestic Japanese Beef, ranging from popular cuts to rare ones, served in styles like classic yakiniku and yaki-shabu. The skilled staff cooks each cut to perfection. With a stylish, relaxed atmosphere and 30 semi-private seats, the restaurant ensures privacy for guests, making it ideal for important occasions like dates and client dinners.
Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo
Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY
Access: Get off at Namba Station, and head east on Soemoncho Street for 120 meters / There are two entrances, one on the Soemoncho side and another on the Dotonbori Riverside
Address: B1F, Canal Plaza Bldg., 4-9, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY
Access: Get off at Namba Station, and head east on Soemoncho Street for 120 meters / There are two entrances, one on the Soemoncho side and another on the Dotonbori Riverside
Address: B1F, Canal Plaza Bldg., 4-9, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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12. Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi Branch
Located just a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station and a minute from Exit 7 in Crysta Nagahori, the Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi Branch is conveniently accessible. This modern Japanese restaurant offers an escape from city hustle and provides spacious seating for 80 guests. With their own butcher shop, they offer high-quality Wagyu beef, including Saga and Miyazaki beef, at affordable prices. The menu ranges from traditional to trendy BBQ options and the Japanese Black Beef courses offer four styles for any occasion. Ideal for banquets, entertaining, dinner parties, and girls' nights out.
Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi Branch
Open: [Monday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm -12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) [Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Monday- Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station, 1 minute from Crystal Nagahori North Exit 7
Address: 3-4-22, Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station, 1 minute from Crystal Nagahori North Exit 7
Address: 3-4-22, Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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13. Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin
Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin is a Japanese BBQ restaurant that lets one fully enjoy amazing Miyazaki beef at reasonable prices. Founded based on the restaurant head's desire for many people to be able to eat delicious Miyazaki beef, at Matsushin customers can enjoy normally expensive Miyazaki beef at affordable prices. The served meat is all cut from the moment it's ordered, and only salt and pepper are used for the seasonings. It has an excellent balance of delicious flavors and faint sweetness, letting customers enjoy the flavors of the meat itself at their most delicious.
Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin
Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) [Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
Closed: Monday (If it falls on National Holiday, the following day will be closed.)
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the Subway Midosuji Line / 7 minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the Hankyu Kobe Main Line
Address: 1F, Melody Heim Nakatsu Bldg.2, 112-11, Nakatsu, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Monday (If it falls on National Holiday, the following day will be closed.)
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the Subway Midosuji Line / 7 minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the Hankyu Kobe Main Line
Address: 1F, Melody Heim Nakatsu Bldg.2, 112-11, Nakatsu, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Each of these restaurants offers a great opportunity to try some of Japan’s delicious meat. They all give fantastic dining experiences, so be sure to visit one of them during your time in Osaka. You won't be disappointed!
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
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