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Update-date: Oct 29 2024

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9 Yakiniku Restaurants in Kyoto with Noteworthy Menus

Anyone who loves meat should try yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) at least once! In Kyoto, there are many yakiniku restaurants that are dedicated to serving high-quality meat. This article looks at 14 places that come highly recommended.

See full listings of Yakiniku restaurants found in and around Kyoto.

1. Nikutei Yuhi

Nikutei Yuhi, a rising star among food connoisseurs, features rare Ozaki beef from Miyazaki Prefecture and Hirai beef from Tamba, Kyoto. The first floor offers Meat Kappo, a fusion of select Japanese beef and Kyoto cuisine, while the second floor offers carefully prepared Yakiniku in private rooms. Three seasoned chefs create a wide variety of flavors. You can enjoy these dishes a la carte or course-style in the restaurant's serene, Japanese-themed interior. You're guaranteed a memorable experience, topped off with a warm send-off as you leave.

Nikutei Yuhi

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: About 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, 4-minute walk from Exit 12 of Keihan Sanjo Station, 14-minute walk from Exit 1A of Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
Address: 503-2, Kamikoriki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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2. Niku Ryori Youki

14 Yakiniku Restaurants in Kyoto with Noteworthy Menus

Youki, a yakiniku restaurant in Karasuma-Shijo, Kyoto, offers Japanese Black at accessible prices. Perfect for various occasions, from intimate dinners to large banquets, it offers both course meals and a la carte options. The restaurant features a private room accommodating up to 42 people, making it ideal for large gatherings. Complement your meal with a wide selection of beverages, including sake and wine. Conveniently located a four-minute walk from Karasuma Station, the restaurant uses smokeless roasters, making it perfect for dates and private events.

Niku Ryori Youki

Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit 22 of Karasuma Station and Shijo Station, 10-minute walk from Exit 5 of Karasuma Oike Station
Address: 1F, IVY COURT NISHIKI, 305, Uradeyama-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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3. Kyo-no-Yakiniku-dokoro Renzo Karasuma Main Branch

Renzo Karasuma in Kyoto offers a range of specialty dishes, including high-quality Japanese black beef. Meat lovers will enjoy the "Kyo no Kaidanmori assortment" and over 20 variations of Yukhoe and Sashimi. Both a la carte and course meals are available, with an all-you-can-drink option for added enjoyment. Set in a renovated 100-year-old Kyoto Machiya, the restaurant combines traditional and modern Japanese aesthetics. Except for the counter seats, all rooms are private or semi-private, promising a relaxing dining experience.

Kyo-no-Yakiniku-dokoro Renzo Karasuma Main Branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,650 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk to the east from the Karasuma Oike intersection, then turn right at the Family Mart and walk for 1 minute.
Address: 690-1, Sanjo Osaka Zaimoku-cho, Sakaimachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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4. Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock

Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock cuisine

Karasuma Rock is a luxury restaurant offering yakiniku from select Japanese black beef and Kyoto Miyama chicken. The serene first-floor seats, perfect for dates or small dinners, overlook a firewood fire, while the spacious second floor accommodates over 30 people. Complement your meal with a wide range of drinks, including rare Japanese sake, shochu, whiskey, and wine. There are various courses available to suit your needs, including a 120-minute all-you-can-drink course. Located a two-minute walk from Gojo Station, its white noren curtain and firewood piles are easily recognizable.

Yakiniku/Maki-ryori Karasuma Rock

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *If you require gluten-free options, please let us know when you arrive.
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 5 of Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. 10-minute walk from Exit 2 of JR Kyoto Station. Facing Karasuma-dori Street.
Address: 191, Kitamachi, Rokujo-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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5. Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion

Bungo Gion, opened in 2023 in Kyoto's Hanamachi district, offers local ingredients and premium Oita Wagyu beef. Unique to the restaurant is a "no self-grilling" style, allowing guests to appreciate the meat's quality as staff prepare it. Reservations are accepted for six full courses, including three each for Wagyu and Yaki-Wagyu. The drink selection includes natural wines, and the traditional townhouse provides a relaxing atmosphere with optional tatami room experiences. Enjoy fine Wagyu while soaking in the ancient city's culture.

Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm / Reservations only. Reservations are available at 17:00, 18:00, and 19:00. Each one is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Some days may have reservations available for 20:00 (please ask the restaurant for details).
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit 8 of Gion-shijo Station on Keihan Railway. It is located along Shimbashi-dori Street.
Address: 56, Motoyoshi-cho, Yamatooji Higashi-iru, Shimbashi-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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6. Sumibi Yakiniku Tsunku

Sumibi Yakiniku Tsunku offers a comfortable dining experience with semi-private rooms and couples' counter seats. Here, customers can enjoy rare cuts of Japanese Black Wagyu beef like aitchbone, tri-tip, flank steak, and rump. Seasonal offerings include raw oysters and turban shells. The restaurant boasts a wide variety of Japanese sake and plenty of cocktails from their affiliated bars. With all-you-can-drink plans and set meals, it caters to various occasions like dates, friend gatherings, and family outings. The domestically-made tongue is a must-try delicacy.

Sumibi Yakiniku Tsunku

Open: [Monday-Friday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: About 6-minute walk from the Nishinotoin Exit of JR Kyoto Station / About 10-minute walk from the Central Exit of Kyoto Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Address: 1F, Ebisu Square Bldg., 714, Ebisunocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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7. Yakiniku Horumon On The Rice

As the name indicates, at Yakiniku Horumon On The Rice guests can enjoy a harmonious mix of rice and Japanese BBQ. The stylish interior has an open feel, and guests can also dine at the terrace seats in front of the restaurant. They have a wide lineup of meat, from Hokkaido brand Saroma Beef to various kinds of offal. There are 3 kinds of sauce that draw out the delicious meat flavors - Japanese BBQ sauce, miso sauce, and homemade ponzu sauce. Dipping the meat in their preferred sauce, guests are sure to find their rice disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Yakiniku Horumon On The Rice

Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, 2nd and 4th Tuesday (Summer holidays and January holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from the West Exit of Ryukokudai-mae-Fukakusa Station on the Keihan Main Line
Address: 4-33-2, Fukakusa Nishiura-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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Use this article as a reference and enjoy some top-class yakiniku while in Kyoto!

8. Nikuya no Daidokoro Kyoto Kiyamachi Meat

1. Nikuya no Daidokoro - Kyoto Kiyamachi Meat (Sanjo)

Enjoy bottomless servings of high-quality Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef) at this restaurant! They procure several kinds of Kuroge Wagyu from around the country, especially Kobe beef, in blocks and cut them by hand only after an order is placed. The recommended menu item is the [Nikuya no Zeitaku Mori] in the [Select Course (120-Minute All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink)] (5,000 JPY). The flavors of the premium cuts of Kuroge Wagyu in this dish are outstanding! The [Wagyu Rib Eye Sukiyaki] in the [Premium Wagyu Course (120-Minute All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink)] (6,000 JPY) is a hot pot stew that is also highly rated as a way to enjoy high-quality meat that you can only get at a proper yakiniku restaurant.

Niku no Daidokoro Kyoto Kiyamachi Meet

Open: [Weekday,Day Before Holidays] 17:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:30)[Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] Dinner 16:00 - 23:00
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Line
Address: 3F Kozakura Kiyamachi Bldg., south corner of Ichijinichi Higashi, Kiyamachi Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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9. Kyo no Yakinikudokoro Hiro Kyoto Tower Sando Branch

2. Kyo no Yakinikudokoro Hiro Kyoto Tower Sando Branch (Kyoto)

Instead of grilling yakiniku ingredients separately, this restaurant chooses to serve them on skewers. The secret to its popularity is the reasonably-priced Kuroge Wagyu that is carefully picked at the Kyoto Meat Market. The [Chef's 5-Kind Assortment] (980 JPY) is a recommended set meal for enjoying main menu items like beef skewers and smoked beef tongue. The [Wagyu Yukhoe] (980 JPY), made from fresh raw meat that meets regulatory standards, is also a must-eat! You'll be hooked by the fantastic combination of the sweet Wagyu and egg.

Kyo no Yakinikudokoro Hiro Kyoto Tower Sando branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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