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From Modern Trends to Timeless Traditions - Your Ultimate Yakiniku Guide

Update-Date: Jun 3, 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Yakiniku

From Modern Trends to Timeless Traditions - Your Ultimate Yakiniku Guide

Experience the finest meats in the most authentic manner. Recent trends have expanded the concept of yakiniku beyond its traditional image. Let's discover the evolving artistry of this beloved cuisine. From intuitive cravings to the primal urge of wanting the most exquisite meat, SAVOR JAPAN has carefully selected the ultimate restaurants that cater to this longing.

The New Way to Enjoy "Meat."

"Meat Kappo," "Japanese-style Yakiniku," "Course-by-Course Preparation"… Even under the single term "yakiniku," recent trends show the diversification of ways to enjoy meat. We'd like to introduce you to some of the ways that truly highlight the deliciousness of meat.

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SAVOR JAPAN Editor's Picks: Must-Visit Yakiniku Restaurants

Migakishow Nagayama

A Show-Style Restaurant where Japanese Beef is Crafted into "Trimming" Dishes from Whole Cuts.

Behind an unmarked black door lies a special space with a stainless steel counter featuring 8 seats. This hidden gem provides an intimate setting where guests can spend quality time while being captivated by the "trimming" performance—meticulously removing excess fat and sinew from the meat right in front of them. The establishment offers a haven-like ambiance. Paired with dishes that bring out the allure of Japanese beef is a thoughtful pairing. Perfect for when you want to fully enjoy moments with loved ones, immersing yourself in the essence of fine cuisine.

Migakishow Nagayama

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Monday, Sunday and National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: From Exit 1 of Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line, turn right towards Hitotsugi-dori, then turn left at the end of the street. The establishment is located on the second floor of the building
Address: 201 Dorumi Akasaka, 3-14-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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USHIGORO S. NISHIAZABU

Experience the pinnacle of the "Ushigoro" brand and witness the mastery of the grill masters as they showcase their skills in front of you.

USHIGORO S. NISHIAZABU offers the opportunity to fully savor the world's finest Kuroge Wagyu, meticulously selected for its ranch and lineage. With four distinct courses, the restaurant presents various ways to enjoy this exceptional beef. Each private room is assigned a dedicated grill master who skillfully grills each slice of meat, showcasing a remarkable and unique style. The perfectly cooked slices, meticulously determined for their peak flavor, are a must-try. The restaurant boasts entirely private rooms, and its sophisticated interior design makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal gatherings.

USHIGORO S. NISHIAZABU

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Exit No.2 of [Roppongi Station] on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line
Address: B1F, Barbizon 73, 2-24-14, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Beef Sushi Kintan

Experience the world's only Beef Sushi. Indulge in a remarkable creation conceived by both meat and sushi artisans, all within an elegant and refined ambiance.

KINTAN has recreated a new idea while honoring Ginza's rich history and culture. Their inventive Beef Sushi, which flawlessly combines "seasonal seafood" and "Wagyu," is a delectable treat not just for dates but also for welcoming customers from overseas. Furthermore, their expertly constructed Beef Kappo dishes, which use seasonal ingredients, are a must-try. Relax on the counter chairs made of Kiso Hinoki cypress or the private chambers that exude the warmth of wood.

Beef Sushi Kintan

Open: [Tuesday - Friday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Satuday, Sunday, Natioal Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (L.O. 2;00 pm) / [Tuesday - Friday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Satuday, Sunday, Natioal Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from CI Exit of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Hibiya Line / Marunouchi Line, 6-minute walk from Ginza Exit of Shimbashi Station
Address: 3F, FPG links GINZA Corridor, 8-2-16, Ginza, Chuo-ku ,Tokyo Map
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Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae

Savoring dishes expertly prepared by brilliant chefs right in front of you is the true essence. This one-of-a-kind front-row experience provides an unrivaled sensation of presence.

A theatrical yakiniku experience unfolds right before the guests' eyes as the process of butchering, slicing, and plating the meat is carried out. At this establishment, the counter seats known as "Okada Chef's Table" allow diners to enjoy the professional spectacle of identifying and cooking perfectly timed meat. With a wide range of culinary styles from Japanese to Western, there's a spotlight on techniques tailored to different cuts of meat and creative combinations with other ingredients, including the use of a Spanish-imported charcoal oven for steaks.

Azabujuban Nikukappo Okadamae

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Part 1 from 5:00 pm / Part 2 from 6:30 pm / Part 3 from 8:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 36,300 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Azabu-juban Station on Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Oedo Line
Address: B1F, Rune Azabujuban Bldg., 1-5-23, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Akasaka Kintan

A yakiniku experience that showcases a selection of premium beef and optimal cooking methods tailored to each cut, offering a feast of beef-centric delights.

With comfortable counter seats, cozy tatami rooms, and tranquil private rooms tucked away in the back, this restaurant offers a perfect setting for adult dates and can accommodate various occasions and group sizes. Here, you can relish creative beef dishes. KINTAN's signature dish, the "Platinum Yukhoe with Truffle and Awayuki Salt," along with items like the "30-Day Aged Premium Gold Tongue," a skewer of beef tongue aged for 30 days to intensify its flavors, showcase impressive presentations and innovative use of ingredients.

Akasaka Kintan

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / [Weekdays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, 3-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Marunouchi Line
Address: 1F, Social Akasaka Bldg., 3-11-7, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Setsugekka Ginza

A yakiniku-style restaurant where skilled chefs grill the renowned pure Tajima Kobe beef and locally produced Matsusaka beef over charcoal.

A hidden gem of a yakiniku-style restaurant where the chef grills the specially selected Most Premium Wagyu, personally auctioned by Mr. Tanaka Satoru, over charcoal. With a unique style of offering only one course that changes with each procurement, the chef skillfully grills the beef to perfection right in front of you and provides a variety of flavors in small portions, from soup to dessert. This exclusive yakiniku restaurant in the sophisticated ambiance of Ginza offers the live excitement of the counter and the refined world of grilled meat crafted by the chef, making it a perfect choice for both romantic dates and elegant dining occasions.

Setsugekka Ginza

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Ginza station Exit C2. Take the direct elevator from the Nishi-Ginza parking lot. 200m from Ginza Station
Address: 9F GICROS GINZA, 6-4-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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TENKU YAKINIKU Restaurant SEIYUZAN

Indulge in luxurious yakiniku and wine while gazing at the sparkling night view from 215 meters above ground.

An irresistible treat for lovers of cityscapes, this extraordinary location offers panoramic views of Tokyo's urban landscape from 215 meters above ground. Set in a space that feels like it's floating in the sky, you can savor meticulously selected premium Japanese black wagyu, including Matsusaka beef, chosen by skilled connoisseurs. Whether you opt for a cozy window-side counter seat with a romantic atmosphere or an anniversary course featuring a "meat cake" adorned with roses, it's perfect for a memorable date.

TENKU YAKINIKU Restaurant SEIYUZAN

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) [Weekdays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Around a 3-minute walk from Shimbashi Station on JR Tokaido Line, JR Yamanote Line, JR Yokosuka Line, and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
Address: 41F, Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2, Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza

Introducing a collaboration between Japanese cuisine and yakiniku, a new style of grilling.

Expert craftsmen carefully select rare, nulliparous black Wagyu beef from across Japan. This innovative restaurant offers a fresh take on yakiniku by combining it with Japanese cuisine and featuring seasonal ingredients that highlight the changing seasons. Experience the collaboration between grilling and Japanese culinary techniques, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, through the changing monthly courses. With attention to interior design as well, it's like a museum of food and ambiance.

Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 35,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Ginza Station / 3-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station / 5-minute walk from Yurakucyo Station
Address: 4F, Ginza Optica, 3-4-17, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Sangubashi IBUSANA

Indulge in a luxurious course featuring the rare "Ibusana Beef," a combination of purebred Japanese beef and Japanese Black Wagyu.

This yakiniku restaurant offers the opportunity to savor the rare "Ibusana Beef," a combination of the purebred Japanese "Take no Tani Tsuruushi" and Japanese Black Wagyu, with only a few dozen remaining in Japan. The owner, who is also the ranch owner, personally pursues the exquisite taste of this beef. You can choose from three different courses that make use of the scarce "Ibusana Beef," which is only shipped about 10 times a year. The restaurant operates on a reservation-only basis, with two sessions per day (lunch and dinner). It's a must-visit destination for those who truly appreciate the flavors of high-quality beef.

Sangubashi IBUSANA

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,800 JPY
Access: Get off at Sangubashi Station on the Odakyu Line, exit through the west exit ticket gate, turn left, and walk for 2 minutes
Address: 1F, 4-10-7, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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USHIGORO S. GINZA

Experience skillfully grilled Japanese Black Wagyu by dedicated chefs in chic private dining rooms.

Indulge in four exquisite courses featuring the world's finest Japanese Black Wagyu, carefully selected based on ranch and lineage and skillfully grilled by expert chefs. Specialties like the rare "K Course Chateaubriand" and a curated selection of wines by sommeliers are also available. The venue offers 11 stylish private rooms where seasoned grillmasters meticulously cook each piece of meat, creating an extraordinary dining experience.

USHIGORO S. GINZA

Open: Dinner 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Currently open in different hours)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit B3 of [Ginza Station] on Tokyo Metro Lines / 5-minute walk from Exit A1
Address: 6F, GINZA 777 ADC Bldg., 7-7-7, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

Experience a new sensation at this innovative yakiniku restaurant, where you can savor the finest grilled meat along with courses that blend seasonal Korean cuisine.

Nestled in a quiet corner of Akasaka, a fierce battleground for yakiniku enthusiasts, this hidden gem of a restaurant offers a unique experience. The interior, predominantly gray and reminiscent of a grand mansion, exudes a chic ambiance. The menu consists of a single course, meticulously crafted by skilled grillmasters who expertly sear each piece of meat. This course seamlessly blends the art of yakiniku with innovative Korean cuisine that reflects the changing seasons. With around 12 carefully curated dishes, you'll have the chance to indulge in highly prized cuts like the elusive Tamba Gen beef and the Kobe beef from Kawagishi Ranch.

Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm. During State of Emergencies, until 8:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 28,000 JPY
Access: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Marunouchi Line - Akasaka-mitsuke Station - 3-minute walk / Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line - Akasaka Station - 5-minute walk
Address: 3-19-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Yakiniku USHIGORO Shinjuku 3-chome branch

Exquisite Yakiniku. A Place to Savor Happiness: Yakiniku Ushigoro

Country-specific A5-rank Japanese Black Wagyu, regarded as the highest grade, is utilized for this yakiniku. Meticulously chosen ingredients and delicate attention result in a sophisticated, deep flavor profile. Experience it in an ambiance woven with dedicated, meticulous service and a chic modern setting. Exclusive Shinjuku Sanchome location offerings include a new menu, as well as delicacies featuring the rare "Kurotan" (black tongue) cut from prized Japanese Black Wagyu and "raw meat" options available only at health department-approved establishments.

Yakiniku USHIGORO Shinjuku 3-chome branch

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:30 pm / [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: Immediately from the B9 Exit of Shinjuku-sanchome Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Address: 12F, HULIC & New SHINJUKU, 3-17-8, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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