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Update-date: Nov 18 2024

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Best 10 Popular Yakiniku Restaurants Around Tsuruhashi, Osaka

Tsuruhashi in Osaka, known as Japan's largest Koreatown, is also a famous dining destination. It is especially famous for yakiniku (grilled meat), with several yakiniku restaurants dispersed around the area. This article covers the ten top rated yakiniku restaurants in Tsuruhashi. Take a look, and if you are hungry, select one to try.

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1. Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei

[Nikusho Kakurega Yakiniku Sosomon Bettei] is a unique yakiniku restaurant serving the finest quality beef from across Japan, with a focus on Yamagata. Designed as a secret retreat, it transforms into an exclusive social hub for members at night, though non-members can make reservations during the day. This restaurant offers rare, high-grade cuts of meat, tailored to guests' preferences. The lunch menu enhances the meat's flavor with Iki salt in the 'Premium Beef Wooden Box Course,' or guests can enjoy 'Sukiyaki for a limited time'. The modern Japanese interior makes it an ideal spot for special occasions.

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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2. Yakiniku Heiwa

You can enjoy the grilling of the finest cuts of meat prepared right before their eyes. The 'Deluxe Meat Assortment' features a selection of popular cuts, carefully chosen daily for their quality, offering a variety of textures and flavors. With 40 years of expertise, the restaurant focuses on both texture and marbling, selecting only the best cuts of meat.

Various seating options are available, including counter and table seats, as well as traditional sunken kotatsu seating, ensuring comfort for all guests. This unique yakiniku experience, where the meal is prepared in front of diners, makes it an ideal destination for both solo visitors and couples.

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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3. Yakiniku Tengetsu

[Yakiniku Tengetsu] is a cozy barbecue restaurant where guests can enjoy high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef at a reasonable price. The carefully selected ingredients focus on Kuroge Wagyu beef, complemented by the restaurant's signature traditional marinated style using homemade sauce and a special soup meticulously prepared from beef bones. To elevate the dining experience, they offer a selection of beverages, including the smooth-tasting Maruef beer, which pairs perfectly with Yakiniku.

With 22 seats, including counter seating, this restaurant welcomes both solo diners and groups, creating a warm and enjoyable atmosphere for all. It's the ideal spot to savor premium-quality meat while sharing a memorable time with loved ones.

Yakiniku Tengetsu

Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: Third day of the third day
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
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4. Wagyudokoro Nakazaki

[Wagyu Dokoro Nakazaki] is a hidden gem for Yakiniku enthusiasts, offering fresh Kuroge Wagyu beef at a reasonable price. One of the standout menu items is the 'Kuroge Wagyu Tongue Assortment', which lets you savor a variety of Wagyu tongue cuts. Guests can experience the refreshing 'Tongue Middle', the rich 'Tongue Tip', and the chewy 'Tongue Bottom' all in one plate.

This restaurant operates on a reservation-only basis, offering an a la carte menu with no time limits for a relaxed dining experience. The wine and whiskey selection perfectly complements the dishes, while the owner's engaging conversations add a personal touch. For an unforgettable Wagyu experience, including rare cuts, [Wagyu Dokoro Nakazaki] is the perfect choice.

Wagyudokoro Nakazaki

Open: Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
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5. YAKINIKU BAR RICHOUEN

[YAKINIKU BAR RICHOUEN] is an upscale yakiniku restaurant specializing in Kumamoto’s prized "Aka Ushi" and premium Kuroge Wagyu. The menu also features creative Korean-Italian fusion dishes like 'Wagyu Aburi Carpaccio' and 'Chijimi Quattro Formaggi'. This restaurant also boasts a sommelier on staff, offering an exquisite selection of fine wines.

With its luxurious atmosphere, this restaurant provides ample space for each guest, ensuring a relaxed dining experience. Private rooms are also available for those seeking a more intimate setting. Whether for a special occasion or a casual indulgence, enjoy the exceptional flavors of Kumamoto's Aka Ushi and a unique fusion dining experience at this refined establishment.

YAKINIKU BAR RICHOUEN

Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm)
Closed: Closed every Monday (If Monday is a holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed.)
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,200 JPY
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6. Maigyu

Maigyu allows you to enjoy yakiniku of premium Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef) at a reasonable price. Its bright atmosphere is perfect for a meal with friends, colleagues, or family. The most popular menu items are [Wagyu Galbi] (rib) and [Wagyu Loin]. Both super tender and low in fat, they are suitable for everyone, from children to the elderly. Their special sauce, which is slightly sweet as preferred by the Japanese, truly brings out the umami (Japanese savory taste) of the meat. For lunch, you'll find reasonably priced set meals like the [Wagyu Set] and the [Teppan Bulgogi Set] (Korean-style grilled dish of thinly sliced meat).

Maigyu

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: From Osaka-Uehonmachi Station, take Sennichimae Street towards Tsuruhashi. At the Obase Town crossing, get on the Tsuruhashi side and the restaurant will be on the north side of the main street.
Address: 1F, Evergreen Uehonmachi, 12-15, Obase-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)

7. Ran

Ran is a yakiniku restaurant where you can find premium quality beef and authentic Korean home-cooking. Focusing on Saga beef, but also including other brands of beef like Daikokusen and Miyazaki, they stock their beef every morning, selecting the best cuts always to offer fresh and tasty branded beef. Instead of the direct fire from a gas grill, your meat will be cooked on volcanic rock at a high heat, which allows the far-infrared rays to trap the umami of the meat inside while grilling the surface beautifully. If you order a la carte, try the popular [Premium Shio-tan], [Bone-in Jumbo Galbi], and, if you're into offal, [Daechang]. Alternatively, there are voluminous course meals for parties and banquets, so keep Ran in mind if you're organizing one!

Ran

Open: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Address: 5-24, Shimoajihara-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

8. Galbi House

Pick Galbi House if you want to try thickly cut yet super tender meat. As the restaurant's name suggests, galbi is their specialty dish. From the yakiniku menu, the most recommended items are [Thin Bone-in Galbi], [Loin], and [Premium Shio-tan]. The offal menu is quite popular as well, so if that's your thing, you may want to try the [Korikori] (aorta). As for the lunch menu, they give you a chance to enjoy amazing meat at a great value with set meals like the [Pork Belly Set] and the [Yakiniku Set]. In addition, this place is also famous for their variety of delicious kimchi and cold noodle dishes, so go ahead and order them with your yakiniku!

Galbi House

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: Thursday
Address: 4-4-8, Momodani, Ikuno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

9. Kotobuki

In the nice and clean interior of Kotobuki, you can have nabe (hot pot) with premium Wagyu. The [Daechang Nabe] consists of Wagyu, offal, Chinese chives, bean sprouts, and other vegetables all cooked together. Its addictive, deliciously spicy flavor makes it the signature dish of the restaurant. This unique flavor is the result of a secret soup made by boiling konbu (kelp), skipjack tuna, and other ingredients for around 5 hours, combined with a special gochujang (Korean red chili paste). After your nabe, you can enjoy fried rice made with the remaining dashi (broth). [Daechang Nabe] is a classic dish at Korean BBQ restaurants that allows you to savor delicious meat in an alternative way, so why not give it a try?

Kotobuki

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday (open if it's a national holiday)
Average price: 4,001 JPY - 4,500 JPY
Address: 2-3-14, Ueshio, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

10. Tsuruhashi Horumon Honpo Eki-mae Branch

What allows you to enjoy yakiniku for a reasonable cost at Tsuruhashi Hormone Eki-mae Branch is that they buy their cattle whole. Other than classic lean meats like high-quality [Wagyu Skirt] and [Premium Galbi], they also serve healthy [Samgyeopsal] accompanied by plenty of vegetables. Moreover, one of the perks of buying the whole cow is that they can offer over 20 types of offal! There's also an A5-rank Wagyu course meal with an all-you-can-drink plan, which is ideal for banquets. They make lots of Korean dishes, so visit if you're a fan of Korean cuisine!

Tsuruhashi Horumon Honpo Eki-mae Branch

Open: [Monday - Friday] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday (open if it's a national holiday)
Address: 2-3, Shimoajihara-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.