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. Mangyu Nipponbashi (Nipponbashi)
The top recommendation is their [Goka Course] (Luxury Course) - an all-you-can-eat course that lets you enjoy all 103 items on the menu, including delicious beef, pork, and chicken, as well as salads, soups, rice, and desserts. The course is available for 2 or more people, making it ideal for a date. In addition to table seats, the restaurant also has horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu table) that lets you stretch your legs freely, and private booths where you can enjoy their delicious yakiniku with a group of friends without worrying about disturbing the other customers.
Mangyu Nipponbashi
[Lunch] 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
*The restaurant is open until 3:00 pm on December 31. It closes on January 1 - 2.
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 590 JPY
Address: 2-5-5, Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
2. Korean Cuisine Yakiniku Tamaichi (Ikeda-cho)
For a real taste of traditional Korean dishes, why not go for the [Samgyeopsal Course]? This course, available for groups of 4 people or more, includes yakiniku, kimchi, soup, and noodle dishes. For those looking to enjoy meat dishes, be sure to try the [A SET MENU], which comes with high-quality meat and horumon (beef or pork offal), or the [B SET MENU], which comes with 4 types of meat and 3 types of horumon. With the traditional cuisine and decor, why not come by and enjoy an authentic taste of Korea?
Korean Cuisine Yakiniku Tamaichi
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY, Course meals from 3,200 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Address: 17-4, Ikeda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
3. Yakiniku Irohakan (Neyagawa)
For those with children, why not try some [Bell-chan Mori]? An assortment of various cuts of Chita beef (branded cows that were raised in Aichi Prefecture), chicken thighs, and wieners, the dish is popular with people of all ages. If you are looking to treat yourself, be sure to try the [Iroha Jomori] - an assortment of 5 different cuts of high-grade meat. For gatherings with large groups, the [Tabehodai & Nomihodai Course] (All-you-can-eat & All-you-can-drink Course) is great value for money.
Yakiniku Irohakan
Closed: Tuesday *If a national holiday falls on Tuesday, the restaurant is closed the next day instead
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 9-1, Higashi Otoshi-cho, Neyagawa-shi, Osaka
4. Yakiniku Taku-chan (Mino)
The restaurant offers only the highest quality, select cuts of Japanese wagyu beef, such as the beautifully marbled Kagoshima beef. One dish that you must try is their [Jo Shio Tan]. The thick slices of salted beef tongue overflow your mouth with meat juices at every bite. The restaurant also offers [Shimacho] (large intestine) horumon. A rare offal cut (only 1kg can be found per cow), this dish is great in both texture and flavor.
Yakiniku Taku-chan
Closed: Monday *If a national holiday falls on Monday, the restaurant is closed the next day instead
Average price: 3,000 JPY
Address: 1F-103, Mino Eki-mae Bldg., 1-2-6, Mino, Mino-shi, Osaka Map
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5. Kita Shinchi Sugahara (Kita Shinchi)
The restaurant’s specialty is [Shin Tan], which is a thickly sliced beef tongue cut from the core of the tongue. The meat is carefully cut and grilled to give it a crisp outer layer while preserving the soft center. For those looking to enjoy the real flavor of beef, [Chateaubriand] - a delicious and rare cut of beef (only 6kg can be found per cow) - could be just what you are after. The restaurant also has a license to serve raw meat, so be sure to try their [Tokusen Yukke] (Special Yukhoe)!
Kita Shinchi Sugahara
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Address: 2F, Beerding Kitashinchi, 1-4-2, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
6. Yakiniku Kyoya (Nakazaki-cho)
One dish that you must try is the marbled [Sirloin], which is a specialty of the restaurant that keeps customers coming back for more. Another recommendation is the [Tokusen Kyoya Course] (Special Kyoya Course), which includes samgyeopsal (grilled slices of pork belly wrapped in lettuce), along with other meats, kimchi, namul, and rice. The restaurant also has spacious horigotatsu seating that makes it perfect for yakiniku parties.
Yakiniku Kyoya
[Friday, Saturday] 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
[Sunday, National Holidays] 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Address: 1-6-4, Nakazaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
7. Yakiniku Haramibaka (Nakazaki-cho)
For those looking for a hearty dish, why not try the [Baka Harami Steak], which uses the whole harami rather than slices? If you are looking for a bit of variety, be sure to try their [Tabekurabe Mori] (Taste Comparison Assortment), which comes with 3 or 4 different cuts of harami at a very reasonable price.
Yakiniku Haramibaka
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
*Closes when ingredients have run out
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Address: 1F, 1-5-19, Nakazaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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8. Yakiniku Zanmai GEN
The menu includes a variety of popular meats: [Bara] (boned rib), [Gyu-tan] (beef tongue), [Tecchan] (cow large intestine), and [Kalbi] (grilled ribs). Sometimes Japanese black beef (wagyu) is added to the list. Rice, soups, curries, and desserts are also a part of the all-you-can-eat course, but please note that there is a penalty for leftovers, so be sure to only take what you can eat!
Yakiniku Zanmai GEN
[Lunch] 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (includes 1 free drink)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Address: 3-9-19, Shiokusa, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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9. Tsurumotsu Nakamozu Branch
The restaurant offers only the most excellent cuts of meat, such as [Sankaku Bara], which is known as [Tokujo Kalbi] (Special Kalbi) in other restaurants. It is a rare cut of meat, with only a few kilograms available per cow. Besides the yakiniku, one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes is [Motsu Nabe] (offal hot pot), made with a rich soup that has been stewed for a number of hours and delicious, high-quality horumon. Rich in collagen, which is said to be great for the skin, the dish is particularly popular with female customers.
Tsurumotsu Nakamozu Branch
[Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Address: 1F, Plum Heights, 3-9-9, Mozuume-machi, Kita-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Map
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10. Yakiniku & Yakuzen Nabe Yakiniku CHAN (Dotonbori)
The restaurant offers soft and flavorful high-quality cuts of Japanese Black beef and fresh horumon, selected by the head chef who has 10 years of experience working at a famous butcher shop. Be sure to try the [Negi Tan Shio] (salted beef tongue with green or white onions). This combination of the light flavor of the onion and the beef tongue is exquisitely delicious. Those with smaller appetites can try the [Horumon 5-Kind Assortment] - an assortment of 5 different types of horumon that will please you with its variety of flavors. The restaurant also offers [Hyakunen no Nabe] (100 Year Hot Pot), which is a medicinal hot pot dish ("yakuzen nabe" in Japanese) in which the meat and vegetables are stewed in a soup made with traditional Chinese medicinal herbs.
Yakiniku & Yakuzen Nabe Yakiniku CHAN
[Tuesday - Friday] 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 00:00 am)
[Saturday] 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 00:00 am)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY
Address: 1-1-11, Saiwai-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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11. Yakiniku Heiwa (Tennoji)
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
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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12. Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Kisshan Kitashinchi Branch (Kitashinchi)
One dish you must try is the [Aji Kurabe] (Flavor Comparison) set menu, which comes with 6 different cuts of meat for you to enjoy and compare. There are 4 different sets available, ranging from standard cuts of meat to high-quality select cuts. The restaurant also prides itself on the quality of its wines, and offers a wide variety of quality wines selected by a sommelier. If you are looking to enjoy a special moment on a date or with friends, this is the place for you.
Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Kisshan Kitashinchi Branch
[Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY (average cost for a party starts from 6,000 JPY)
Address: 2F, FOODEAR Bldg., 1-3-23, Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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13. Wagyu Kobo Yukari Kita-Tanabe Main Branch (Higashi Sumiyoshi)
You absolutely must try their [Wagyu Tokujo Harami] (Wagyu Special Skirt Steak). This meltingly soft and flavorful meat is really something special. Another recommendation is their delicious [Rib Roast], which is intended for customers to cut and share between themselves, making it perfect for groups. Note that this dish is only sold on weekdays, and is limited to 1 serving a day per group. The restaurant has a light and relaxing cafe-like interior, with both counter seats and seating on an open terrace, making the restaurant popular among families with children, couples, and female customers alike.
Wagyu Kobo Yukari Kita-Tanabe Main Branch
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Address: 6-16-6, Kita-Tanabe, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
14. Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin
Miyazaki Beef Yakiniku Matsushin
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