15 Affordable and Delicious Yakiniku Lunch Spots in Osaka Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 05 2020

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15 Affordable and Delicious Yakiniku Lunch Spots in Osaka

Osaka is famous for being a city where you can eat until you drop. Starting with okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), you’ll be able to find all sorts of delicious foods in Osaka! Check out these restaurants offering reasonably-priced yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) lunches. Don’t miss out on these great eats!

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

1. Mangyu Nihonbashi (Nippombashi)

Mangyu Nihonbashi is a great place to start your hunt for yakiniku. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy authentic charcoal-grilled meat. There are 6 yakiniku course lunches that are all priced around 1,000 JPY. Each course comes with rice, soup, salad, and a side of pickles. It’s great value for your money! Their most popular item, the [Harami Teishoku] (outside skirt set), costs only 750 JPY. It's one of their many other sets that all cost less than 1,000 JPY!

Mangyu Nihonbashi

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:30 am)
Closed: Irregular *Open until 3:00 pm on December 31. Closed on January 1 and January 2.
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 590 JPY
Address: 2-5-5, Nippombashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)

2. Ushimasa (Shin-Osaka)

Ushimasa is a yakiniku restaurant that's around a 10-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station. It feels like a secret hideaway, and the food is spectacular. Every day, fresh Japanese Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef) is procured from a wholesaler with over 30 years of experience in the business. For their yakiniku lunch set, try the [Akami Set (980 JPY)] that consists of both loin and galbi, or the [Daily Horumon Set (880 JPY)] that features offal. You can order large servings of meat for both of them! If you can’t decide, go for the [Akami and Horumon Mix Set (1,480 JPY)], which is great for those who want to try both at once.

Ushimasa

Open: [Tuesday - Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
[Weekends, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Monday (including national holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 3,980 JPY / [Lunch] 880 JPY
Address: 2-6-16-1F, Nishi Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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3. Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U (Nakafuto)

Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U is located on the basement floor of Hyatt Regency Osaka. It’s a restaurant where you can leisurely enjoy choice cuts of A4 and A5-ranked Kuroge Wagyu from Kyushu. Savor the original taste of beef by eating it with salt or wasabi. Between 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, you can enjoy donburi (rice bowl dish) that are available for less than 1,000 JPY, as well as various yakiniku lunches that start from 1,300 JPY. If you want something more luxurious, the 6,000 JPY course showcases premium Kuroge Wagyu.

Kuroge Wagyu Dining YO-U

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Closed for dinner on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month (may change when there are events)
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: B1F　Hyatt Regency Osaka, 1-13-11 Nankokita , Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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4. Daidomon Esaka Branch (Shin-Osaka)

Daidomon Esaka Branch is a well-established restaurant with a history stretching over 45 years. Their carefully-selected Grade 4 No. 7 Awa Kuro beef, as well as their other fine meats, are all cut and prepared by hand. Their horumon (offal), which has been a favorite among regulars since the establishment of the restaurant, goes really well with their [Special Miso Sauce]. On the other hand, their [Special Soy Sauce Dip] goes perfectly with lean meat. Their yakiniku lunch menu includes [Ganso Yakiniku Teishoku (797 JPY)] and other great dishes, such as [Tofu Jjigae Lunch] and [Ishigama Bibimbap Lunch], both of which are available for just 920 JPY.

Daidomon Esaka Branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Weekends, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 2-3F, Dodaimon Honbu Bldg., 9-22, Toyotsu-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka

5. Yakiniku-Dining Karubi-An Yao Branch (Kyuhoji)

Head to Yakiniku-Dining Karubi-An Yao Branch to enjoy domestic A4-rank Wagyu in a comfortable environment. The meat that they use here is procured directly from local farms, and then cut and prepared in the restaurant. This allows them to provide meat at reasonable prices. There are 6 types of yakiniku lunches on the menu. For example, choose 2 types of offal from the variety that they have to offer - such as large intestines, a cow's fourth stomach, and small intestines - with the [Eraberu Horumon Set (580 JPY plus tax)]. Or you can get the [Harami Set (980 JPY plus tax)] that includes outside skirt.

Yakiniku-Dining Karubi-An Yao Branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O.1:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday *But open if it is during the beginning and end of the year, national holidays, and so on.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Address: 4-4-20, Minami Kamei-cho, Yao-shi, Osaka

6. Yakiniku Da-Wa (Fukushima)

Yakiniku Da-Wa is a yakiniku restaurant that's known for its stylish white interior. They only serve Wagyu - mainly Yamato beef - and are extremely particular about their vegetables, making sure to only use selected Kyo-Yasai (traditional vegetables from Kyoto). For those who would like to wine and dine, they offer various brands from all over the world, with a particularly large selection of South African wines. A total of 5 different lunch sets are available, including their [Bibimbap Cold Noodle Set (680 JPY)] and [Homemade Japanese-style Hamburger Lunch (850 JPY)].

Yakiniku Da-Wa

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Address: 1F, Bravi Fukushima, 7-22-17, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
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7. Yakiniku Zanmai GEN (Ashiharabashi)

Located just a 1 minute walk away from Ashiharabashi Station, Yakiniku Zanmai GEN offers 70-minute all-you-can-eat yakiniku throughout the day (1,200 JPY plus tax for general people, 800 JPY plus tax for elementary school students, 800 JPY plus tax for children). Starting with standard cuts like gyu-tan (beef tongue), large intestine, and bone-in galbi, there’s a wide variety of meat to choose from. You’ll also find Kuroge Wagyu on offer from time to time. With an extensive side menu that includes items like salad and dessert - not to mention the free flow of rice and soup - this is an ideal place for hungry meat-lovers. Lunch even comes with a free drink! One important thing to keep in mind is that they only accept groups of 2 people or more.

Yakiniku Zanmai GEN

Open: [Tuesday] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Address: 3-9-19, Shiokusa, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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8. Sakamoto Yakiniku-ten (Izumi-Fuchu)

Only the best meats that have been carefully inspected by the chef are served here, with a focus on Kuroge Wagyu from Kagoshima. More specifically, you’ll be able to try beef from the acclaimed wholesaler, Sakamoto Shoten, here. The yakiniku lunch set, [Yakiniku Set (100g for 1,000 JPY)], comes with rice, soup, salad, and kimchi. There are many other sets to choose from, all of which are around 1,000 JPY, making them very affordable indeed.

Sakamoto Yakiniku-ten

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 2-1-7, Higashi Toyonaka-cho, Izumiotsu-shi, Osaka

9. Tamaichi (Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome)

If you have a craving for authentic Korean BBQ and homestyle Korean food, look no further than Tamaichi. With furnishing, decorations, and floor cushions that have been imported from Korea, it feels like you’re really there! The lunch menu includes tons of affordable hot pot dishes, noodle dishes, and set meals that range from 750 JPY - 980 JPY. Their meat-filled yakiniku sets start from just 950 JPY, and the [Basic Yakiniku Teishoku] (1,300 JPY) is the most popular of them all.

Tamaichi

Open: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Address: 17-4, Ikeda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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10. Yakiniku Irohakan (Neyagawashi)

Yakiniku Irohakan is a restaurant with a nice, casual atmosphere. There are tatami rooms available, so it’s a great place for family gatherings. For lunch, there are various sets with different cuts of meat, but the price does vary according to how many grams of meat you order. There are many to choose from, like the [Galbi A Set (110g for 890 JPY)] and [Outside Skirt A Set (110g for 820 JPY)]. Come here to enjoy Japanese beef at very reasonable prices!

Yakiniku Irohakan

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday (closed on the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 9-11, Higashi Otoshi-cho, Neyagawa-shi, Osaka (Map)

11. Sumibi (Sakaihigashi)

Sumibi is a restaurant with the nostalgic atmosphere of a Kyo-machiya (Kyoto's old merchant's house). On the first floor, there are 10 counter seats, as well as table seats, and the second floor offers private rooms. There are 3 cuts (skirt steak, galbi, and loin) of meat available in their lunch sets. Among them, the [Tsubo-zuke Skirt Steak Lunch (1,750 JPY)] is a popular set that allows you to savor the rich flavor of well-aged skirt steak.

Sumibi

Open: [Monday - Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Friday - Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 2-3-18, Naka Kawara-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka

12. Aburi Yakiniku Dining Jyu (Shinsaibashi)

Aburi Yakiniku Dining Jyu is a restaurant with a stylish, black interior. Their Wagyu beef is carefully selected and delivered directly from wholesalers all over Japan. Their [Daily Lunch Plate (1,000 JPY)] is just one lunch option; they also have curry, beef stew, and Japanese-style hamburger sets that use Wagyu beef! For those who are looking for something more luxurious, try the [Tsubaki Course (5,300 JPY)] that comes with Kuroge Wagyu steak and seasonal grilled vegetable assortments. This restaurant is popular with celebrities as well - who knows who you may meet while dining?

Aburi Yakiniku Dining Jyu

Open: [Monday, Tuesday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
[Wednesday - Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
[Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Monday *Closed from December 31 - January 3
Average price: [Dinner] 7,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: Arche 11 Bldg., 1-10-35, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)

13. Yakiniku Jin (Esaka)

Yakiniku Esaka is able to provide A4-rank and above meat at reasonable prices because they manage the production of their beef from start to finish. The seating here is mainly made up of relaxing private rooms, but there are also table seats and horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu table) in tatami rooms. The offal served here is from domestic Wagyu - notable for having no unpleasant odors when compared to other varieties. Do try the [Zeppin Horumon Itame Set (800 JPY)] (excellent offal stir fry set) for lunch!

Yakiniku Jin

Open: Dinner from 5:00 pm *They only offer banquets for lunch. Contact them for more details.
Closed: Thursday *Open if Thursday is a national holiday or a day before a national holiday.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Address: 2F, Flare Court Esaka, 2-32, Enoki-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka Map
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14. Makakara Morita-ya (Harinakano)

Located in Komagawa Shopping Street (Komagawa Shoten-gai) near Harinakano Station, this restaurant is managed by the meat seller, Niku no Morita-ya. Established in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), Niku no Morita-ya is well-loved for selling specially selected Kuroge Wagyu beef at reasonable prices. Try the [Celebrity Lunch] or [Gochiso Lunch]! In addition, they have many sets for over 1,000 JPY each, including the [Kuroge Wagyu Seiro-mushi Set (1,000 JPY)], as well as many sets for under 1,000 JPY, like the [Wagyu Yakiniku Lunch (950 JPY)].
*The [Celebrity Lunch] is available in limited quantities only, so it may get sold out.

Makakara Morita-ya

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday (closed on Wednesday instead if Tuesday falls on a national holiday)
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 1-15-36, Harinakano, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map)
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15. Kisshan (Osaka-Abenobashi)

Kisshan is located on level 12 of Osaka’s new landmark, Abeno Harukas. They purchase A5-rank Saga cattle - known for its flavorful fat and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness - whole in order to sell them at reasonable prices. Their [Service Yakiniku Lunch (130g for 1,510 JPY plus tax)] features cuts of Wagyu beef and skirt steak, with grilled vegetables, Kuroge Wagyu shigure-ni (stewed with ginger, sugar, and soy sauce), kimchi, salad, appetizers, and even a dessert. It’s highly recommended!

Kisshan

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed: Closed when Abeno Harukas is closed
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 12F, Abeno Harukas Dining Tower, 1-1-43, Abeno Suji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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In Osaka, the city where people eat until they fall over, there are many restaurants that offer yakiniku. This time, the focus was on restaurants where you could enjoy yakiniku for lunch at reasonable prices. Don’t forget to use this article as a guide for the next time you visit Osaka!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.