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Update-date: Oct 06 2023

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Exploring Five Exquisite Wagyu Beef Dining Destinations in Namba and Shinsaibashi

The Namba/Shinsaibashi area, known as "Minami," is one of the most vibrant areas in Osaka, the central city of western Japan. To fully explore this city, it is recommended to recharge your energy with special meat dishes that have been refined by food experts. Here we introduce 5 popular meat gourmet restaurants where you can savor authentic, premium Japanese beef in a relaxing atmosphere at a reasonable cost!

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

1. Namba Teppanyaki Sublime

Top-quality A5-ranked Japanese black beef grilled on a teppan in front of you.

Namba Teppanyaki Sublime's specialties are the highest-grade A5 black Japanese beef. You can feel the tenderness of the meat and the melt-in-your mouth quality of the flavor. For a more luxurious experience, we recommend the "Teppanyaki Sublime [Classic Course]" to fully taste the ingredients from the mountains and the ocean. You can also enjoy premium ingredients such as live abalone and Japanese black beef sirloin.

5 Excellent Wagyu Beef in Popular Areas of Namba and Shinsaibashi

The restaurant has a calm atmosphere where adults can relax and unwind. Private rooms and counter seating are available, but if you want to fully experience the best of teppan-yaki, you should definitely sit at the counter seating. Enjoy the flavor and sound of the chef's performance as you watch the cooking of premium meats and delicacies from the mountains and the sea right in front of you.

Namba Teppanyaki Sublime

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm / Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 231m from Osaka Namba Station
Address: 6-D, Ajiwaibashi Bldg., 3-4-13, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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2. Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch

Japanese Wagyu beef purchased from a whole cow and cut by hand as ordered.

Itamae Yakiniku Ikko Sennichimae Branch only handles A5-grade Japanese Wagyu beef. The beef is cut by hand according to the quality of the meat upon order so that the customer can fully taste the original flavor of the meat. The Ikko-mori," a limited-quantity platter, offers a wide variety of cuts, from the most popular cuts such as loin and ribs to rare cuts, and offers the best of what only a whole-head purchase can offer.

The restaurant is generally spacious, and the tables are roomy. Customers can relax and enjoy their meals, even with their children. There are also private rooms with elegant stone walls and counter seating that can easily be used by individuals, making it a great place to choose according to the occasion. If you are not sure what to order, feel free to ask the knowledgeable staff for advice.

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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3. Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo

Yakishabu," carefully grilled by the skilled staff, is exquisite.

Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo offers a variety of carefully selected delicacies prepared by a meat specialist who has been examining many kinds of meat for about a quarter of a century. You can enjoy Wagyu beef in a variety of styles. We recommend the "Special Sirloin Yakishabu," where you can enjoy the holy trinity of meat, egg, and sauce. The skilled staff will carefully grill a piece of carefully selected Japanese Wagyu sirloin, such as "Matsusaka beef".

The interior of the restaurant is made up of semi-private rooms, respecting the privacy of guests. The stylish space is filled with playful touches, such as the cow illustration on the wall. The restaurant plans to continue making changes to the interior so that guests can enjoy both the food and the space itself. This is a cozy and famous restaurant that you will want to visit every time you come to Japan.

Naniwa Yakiniku Saburo

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:30 am)
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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4. Yakiniku Tamanoya

A famous restaurant where you can savor the ultimate meat, "Gokumen Wagyu (Japanese heifer beef)", in a hideout.

Yakiniku Tamanoya is a famous restaurant that attracts the hearts of Wagyu lovers and is well known even in Minami, where food experts gather. The restaurant offers "Gokumen Wagyu", which is selected only from heifers that have been raised over a long period of time and cooked using a wide variety of cooking methods. The refined aroma, deep flavor, sweetness, smooth texture, and tenderness are exquisite. (The photo is an example of the assortment.)

The restaurant offers private rooms for 2 persons, 2-4 persons, and VIP rooms (4–10 persons) equipped with monitors and long sofas. Even in Osaka's Minami district, which is crowded with famous restaurants, this is a popular spot where you can spend luxurious time with the finest Japanese beef and fine wines.

Yakiniku Tamanoya

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am) / [Monday, Sunday National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Nippombashi Station on Sakaisuji Line / Sennichimae Line, 7-minute walk from Namba Station on Osaka Metro/ Hanshn Line / Kintetsu Line
Address: 2F, Mikasa Kaikan, 5-28, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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5. Nikumen Marukyu

Meat hot pot and meat noodles with A5-ranked Wagyu beef in selected Japanese soup stock.

Nikumen Marukyu is a luxurious noodle restaurant that specializes in noodle and hot pot dishes using the highest-grade A5 Wagyu beef. The popular "meat hot pot" is served in a small pot for one person with a choice of beef, pork, or chicken meat and a soup stock of Japanese style, curry, or soy milk. You can also add toppings and noodles to customize the dish to your taste.

Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Namba Station. The chic black and gray interior offers casual counter seating and spacious table seating and is open from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm), making it a good place for a late lunch.

Nikumen Marukyu

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: Walk west from Nankai Namba Station; it is located across from the Edion Arena
Address: 1F, Ebenezer Bldg., 1-14-12, Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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